{
  "id": 14669855,
  "title": "WAFU B U-17 Championship: Udeze laments Golden Eaglets’ loss to Niger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/wafu-b-u-17-championship-udeze-laments-golden-eaglets-loss-to-niger",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/wafu-b-u-17-championship-udeze-laments-golden-eaglets-loss-to-niger/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze expressed his disappointment over the Golden Eaglets' 2-1 loss to Niger Republic in the opening fixture of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou. Niger Republic secured the lead in the 19th minute through Abdoul Razaq Zada, and Abdoul Rakilou added a second goal seven minutes from the end. Mubarak Fasiu's late goal for Nigeria reduced the deficit, but it was not enough to secure a victory. The Golden Eaglets now face the challenge of defeating Côte d'Ivoire in their remaining group match to have a shot at reaching the knockout stage. Udeze, who still finds it hard to accept the defeat, stated on BRILA FM, \"I still can't process it, I can't believe the Golden Eaglets lost to a team like Niger Republic.\" He emphasized that Nigeria is filled with talents and it is difficult to understand how they lost to a team like Niger Republic.",
  "summary": "Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed disappointment with the Golden Eaglets defeat to Niger Republic. The Nigerian youngsters lost 2-1 to Niger in their opening fixture at the ongoing 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou on Wednesday night. Niger took the lead in the 19th minute through Abdoul Razaq Zada, while Abdoul […] WAFU B U-17 Championship: Udeze laments Golden…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}