Nigeria's national U-17 male football team Golden Eaglets and West African neighbours Guinea will clash at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam today in what is a much-anticipated first semi-final of the ongoing Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
Two-time champions - Nigeria have been victorious at the continental tournament on two occasions, in 2001 and 2007, and are the record winners of the FIFA U-17 World Cup (five times). They are also taking part in their 9th U17 AFCON. An intimidating pedigree that is bound to send jitters into Guinea's camp.
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