Nigeria Golden Eaglets Group Opponent Zambia Beat Senegal In Friendly – U-17 African Cup of Nations
Golden Eaglets group opponent at the 2023 U-17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Young Chipolopolo of Zambia, defeated Senegal 4-1 on Monday, April 24 at the Rouiba Stadium in a friendly game, in preparation for the tournament.
Jonathan Kalimina scored in the 31st, 40th and 42nd minute to complete his hattrick.
Marcel Zimba made it 4-0 for the Young Chipolopolo in the 67th minute and Mame Mody Sy pulled one back for Senegal in the 82nd minute.
Senegalese skipper Amara Diouf converted a penalty to make it 4-2 in the 89th minute.
Zambia are in Group B along with Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa.
The 2023 U-17 Afcon will take place in Algeria between April 29 and May 19.
The top four countries at the tournament will represent Africa at 2023 U-17 World Cup which will be held from November 10 to December 2.
