Nigeria’s U-17 women displayed resilience and determination as they held on to a three-goal lead to secure a narrow 3-2 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in a pulsating encounter. The match, filled with end-to-end action, saw Nigeria dominate the early stages with a commanding lead.

However, the Ivorian side refused to back down, staging a spirited comeback with two quick goals to set up a nervy finale. Despite the late pressure, the Nigerian defense stood firm, ensuring they clinched all three points from the hard-fought battle.

The result highlights Nigeria’s fighting spirit as they continue their campaign, while Côte d’Ivoire will take positives from their determined performance in the second half.