Nigeria U17 set out for their final Group A clash against a resurgent Uganda U17 side at the National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam on Saturday evening.
Contrary to widespread thought, the Golden Eaglets, despite leading the group, are yet to seal a semi-final and U17 World Cup spot. The game against their Ugandan counterparts and Angola's clash with hosts Tanzania will be crucial to their chances.
Manu Garba's forces followed up a hard-fought 5-4 win over Tanzania with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Angola.
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Saturday's opponents Uganda bounced back from a 1-0 defeat against Angola to dump hosts Tanzania out of the tournament with a 3-0 win, with Kawooya Andrew, Asaba Ivan and Najib Yiga providing the goods.