U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets arrive Algiers for Burkina Faso semi-final cracker

Ahead of the Thursday’s quarter final match with Burkina Faso, the Golden Eaglets yesterday landed in Algiers to start preparation for the epic encounter.

The Nigeria U-17 side left Constantine on Monday afternoon after playing their group matches and progressing into the last 8 there.

The match on Thursday will kickoff 8pm (Nigerian time)with the World Cup ticket at stake.

In their final group game, the Eaglets came from behind twice to defeat South Africa 3-2 to progress into the last eight.

On their part, Burkina Faso came from a goal down to defeat defending champions Cameroon 2-1 and send them out of the tournament.

Meanwhile other quarter-final pairing will see Morocco take on Algeria, Senegal face South Africa and Mali will tackle Congo.

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