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The Golden Eaglets secured the bronze medal in the men’s football event at the 2024 National Sports Festival after defeating Team Kaduna 2–0 in the third place playoff. +
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Abdulmuiz Adeleke opened the scoring for the Eaglets, setting the tone for a confident performance. Their second goal came courtesy of an own goal by the opponents, sealing the victory for the national U17 side. +
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Despite showing resilience, Team Kaduna struggled to respond, unable to find a breakthrough against the Eaglets’ disciplined backline. +
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In the women’s third-place match, hosts Team Ogun overcame Team Osun 2–0, thanks to goals from Damilola Adeyanju and Itunuoluwa Odeyiola. +
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Later today, Team Ogun will take on Team Kwara in the men’s football final, while the Flamingos are set to face Team Delta in the women’s grand finale. +
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Bronze might not be the colour of glory the Golden Eaglets hoped for when they arrived at the National Sports Festival but in sport, pride is often found in how a team responds to disappointment. And the Eaglets responded with purpose. +
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Their 2–0 win over Team Kaduna was more than just a consolation prize it was a [display](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/nigerian-premier-league/) of maturity, discipline, and resilience. After the sting of missing out on the final, they regrouped, refocused, and delivered a composed performance to end their campaign with heads held high. +
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These are the matches that define character. It’s easy to fall apart after a semi-final defeat, especially for young players still navigating the mental side of elite sport. But the Eaglets’ [ability](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/merchandising-and-branding/1xbet-nigeria-ceo-dr-femi-highlights-youth-role-at-lagos-championship/) to bounce back speaks volumes about their coaching, leadership, and hunger. +
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More importantly, their [bronze medal](http://verdum720.paremanel.org/Usuari:LaceySwain079) [win reinforces](http://verdum720.paremanel.org/Usuari:DorthyLeFanu31) the importance of integrating national youth sides into domestic tournaments like the National . The exposure is invaluable. Playing against older, state based teams sharpens both skill and mentality. It’s not just about winning—it’s about preparing them for bigger stages to come. +
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For the Eaglets, this is a bronze to be proud of. Because in their response, they showed they’re made of something golden. +
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Did You Know? +
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+ Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who scored the opener, was part of Nigeria’s last U17 [AFCON qualifying](https://wigale.de/index.php?title=User:KinaRivera5) squad. + + The Golden Eaglets have won the FIFA U17 World Cup a record five times—the most by any nation. + + The National Sports Festival was first held in 1973 and was introduced to [promote national](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/technology-in-football/) unity after the civil war. + + Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, has regularly recruited standout players from youth tournaments like the NSF. + + The 2024 edition of the National Sports Festival is hosted in Abeokuta, Ogun State, marking the state’s first time as sole host of the event. + + +
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