WAFU-B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets whip Benin Republic 4-1

A hat-trick from George Agha and a sublime free-kick goal by David Edeh ensured a comfortable start for five-time world champions Nigeria in the WAFU-B U-17 Championship, as the Golden Eaglets routed the Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday.

Agha converted from the spot just three minutes into the game after Boluwatife Thompson was fouled inside the box.

Edeh displayed fantastic football artistry to score from a free-kick in the 5th minute of the encounter.

The Eaglets were in cruise control as Agha bagged his brace in the 14th minute. Manu Garba’s boys were dominant, holding a three-goal advantage.

Warris Soumanou, in goal for Benin Republic, was caught napping, and his error in judgment gifted the Eaglets another goal. A beautiful exchange of passes and dribbles between Thompson and Edeh set up Agha for his hat-trick in the 32nd minute.

It was raining goals, and in the 45th minute, it was the turn of the Beninoise. A low drive from Jeremy Zannou gave the Baby Cheetahs a consolation goal.