Nigeria’s envoy told the team to fly the flag high and promised thousands of compatriots in the stands in Ouagadougou.
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Ambassador’s promise
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets can expect thousands of compatriots in the stands when they face Niger Republic on Wednesday in Ouagadougou. Nigeria’s ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Paebi Endoni, gave that assurance during an official welcome for the team. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that he promised support at all of the team’s matches at the WAFU-B U-17 Championship.
Endoni told the players they represent not just Nigeria as a country but also its young population and future leaders. He described the Eaglets as a squad that plays a social role by taking teenagers away from crime.
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What he told the players
Endoni, a former basketball player and founder of Royal Hoopers BC in Port Harcourt, urged the squad to fly Nigeria’s flag higher. He asked them to win for the millions of football loving Nigerians around the world.
He promised that the Nigerian community in the country would turn up for the team. “We have thousands of Nigerians in this country,” he said.
The ambassador added that football is key to keeping young people away from crime, and that the nation needs to encourage them.
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The tournament
The WAFU-B U-17 Championship began on Saturday in Ouagadougou. It also serves as a qualifier for next year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with two places on offer.
NAN reports that Nigeria are in Group B alongside Niger and hosts Burkina Faso. Head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere travelled with a 25-man squad of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards.
A World Cup place at stake
Nigeria are five time FIFA U-17 World Cup winners, but the Eaglets missed the last two editions. This squad will be eager to change that.
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Can a big crowd in Ouagadougou help the Eaglets start a qualification push? Wednesday’s game against Niger Republic is the next chance to find out.
📌 Did You Know?
- The Golden Eaglets left Nigeria for Burkina Faso on Tuesday, October 6.
- National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade urged the players to follow their coach’s instructions.
- Seven nations are in the tournament: Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic and Togo.
- The players completed mandatory MRI age screening before the championship.
- The NFF appointed new coaches for the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets in May 2026.
