Eaglets Open 4-Nation Invitational against Brazil

Nigeria Under-17 side will face Brazil in their opening match of the Suwon International Tournament in Korea on 10 June, according to organisers.

The Golden Eaglets versus Brazil match is expected to kickoff at 6:00pm local time (10:00am in Nigeria). It will be the second match of the day after Korea’s Junior Tadjeu Warriors would have opened the tournament against the USA at 3:00pm (7:00amnin Nigeria).

Nigeria will face home favourites Korea two days later, same day Brazil meet the USA.

The Eaglets’ final match will be against the USA, while Korea clash with Brazil.

Golden Eaglets' Chukwueze Samuel During Wednesday's 1-0 Defeat By South Africa. Image: Caf via BackPagePix.
Golden Eaglets’ Chukwueze Samuel During Wednesday’s 1-0 Defeat By South Africa. Image: Caf via BackPagePix.

Nigeria is participating in the invitational tournament for a second time. Their previous appearance was in 2007, on their track to a Fifa U-17 World Cup triumph in the same country, Korea.

Tournament Schedule

Match Day 1:June 10th-Korea vs USA (15:00pm);Brazil vs Nigeria (18:00pm).

Match Day 2 :June 12th-Korea vs Nigeria (15:00pm);USA vs Brazil (18:00pm).

Match Day 3: June 14th- Korea vs Brazil (15:00pm); Nigeria vs USA (18:00pm).