Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside Burkina Faso and Togo for WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Nigeria's U-17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets, have been placed in Group B for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Managed by Manu Garba, the team will contend against Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo in the group stage.

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Meanwhile, Group A will witness host nation Ghana, along with Ivory Coast and Benin, battling for supremacy.

Preparations for the tournament kicked off in Abuja on Thursday with the newly appointed coach inventing 51 players to camp.

Golden Eaglets, emerged victorious in the competition two years ago in Cape Coast, defeating the host, Ghana.

Set to commence from 15th to 28th May in Accra, the tournament promises an exciting showcase of young football talent from across the continent.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun