U17 AFCON: When is the game between Nigeria and Burkina Faso and how can I watch?

Soccernet.ng brings you everything you need to know about the last-eight fixture between the Golden Eaglets and Baby Stallions

 

Nigeria now shift focus to their U17 Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Burkina Faso.

The Golden Eaglets survived an early scare to overcome South Africa in their last Group B fixture, a result that earned them qualification as runners-up.

HIGHLIGHTS: 2-3

Nigeria sees off South Africa in a 5-goal thriller #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/NH0X1VTfI7

— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 (@CAF_Online) May 7, 2023

Victory over their West African foes will see them qualify for the 2023 U17 FIFA World Cup and also a place in the last four of the cadet championship taking place in Algeria.

After bowing 1-0 to Mali in their opening fixture, Brahima Traore’s boys returned to winning ways – defeating defending champions Cameroon 2-1 to progress.

BURKINA FASO HAVE DONE IT

The Stallions reach the 2023 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 quarter-finals pic.twitter.com/cYTQkOjmOV

— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 (@CAF_Online) May 7, 2023

WHEN IS THE GAME

The match between Nigeria and Burkina Faso is scheduled for 20:00 (West African Time) on Thursday, May 11.

WHAT CHANNELS CAN I WATCH THE GAME ON TV?

11/5/23     20:00 WAT        Nigeria  vs Burkina Faso      Afrosports, Caf Youtube

WHERE IS THE CLASH OF THE TITANS?

Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers

NIGERIA SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Richard Odoh (HB Academy), Temiloluwa Adelakin (Box 2 Box Football Academy), Gift Ukeh Adie ( Paul E FA)

Defenders: Yahaya  Lawali (Mahanaim FC), Emmanuel Michael  (Simon Ben FA), Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (Purple Crown FA), Jeremiah Olaleke (Ablaze Football Academy), Israel Usulor (Real Sapphire FC), Chijoke Julius Linus (Tripple 44 Football Academy), Quadri  Adewale (Nathaniel Boys FC)

Midfielders: Haruna Abdullahi    (Kurfi Tigers Academy), Umar Abubakar (Devine FA), Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku (Tripple 44 Academy), Hope Yusuf Linus (EE Sporting Club), Anongu Isaac Aondoakaa (Bethel Sporting), Simon  Cletus (Mavlon FA), Musa Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire FC), Usman Ajibola Owoyemi (Tripple 44 FA), Mathew Awodi Kingsley (Brooke House College)

Forwards: Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (Jega United), Precious Williams (HB Football Academy), Charles Adah Agada (Mavlon FC), Jubril Opeyemi Azeez (Right Vision Choice), Tochukwu Ogbadibo (Jossy United), Light Chijioke Eke (C & C FA), Favour Daniel (G12 Football Academy)

That comeback feeling. #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 pic.twitter.com/zKY1AuwYMJ

— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 (@CAF_Online) May 6, 2023

HOW CAN FANS GET INVOLVED?

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