Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.​

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

What a performance! 😍🔝

Ladies and getlemen, Yahaya Danjuma lawali is the #NGAZAM TotalEnergies Man of the Match! 🏅 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/CWBRw3iiQr

— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 🏆 (@CAF_Online) April 30, 2023

Nigeria next face group leaders, Morocco, on May 3 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.

Morocco beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening group game on Sunday, with goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (73′ PK) and Adam Hanin (83′).