The Golden Eaglets lost by 0-1 against Morocco. The North African side got an early goal through an ”own goal.” This goal changed the approach of the game as Morocco defended their lead diligently. The Nigeria U17 team showed a lot of intensity but failed to break down the Moroccans’ composed defensive set-up.

However, Coach Ugbade and his team now have a difficult task to face as the last group stage game against South Africa would determine Nigeria’s progress to the next round. On the other hand, this article will center on fans’ reactions after Golden Eaglets lost against Morocco.

Many Fans Believe The Players Were Wasteful, While Others Are Saying The Team Deserved More.

The reality is that football can be very cruel, and no matter how good a team plays, chances need to be taken. Against Morocco, Golden Eaglets were by far the superior team but failed to score when it mattered most. The strikers were wasteful in the final third, while other players failed to find the right passes in dangerous areas of the pitch. For this reason, some fans are saying the team deserved more from the game, while others believed that the wakefulness in the attacking third cost the young players.