Golden Eaglets, were beaten 2-1 by Gabon  Sunday in their final round first leg 2015 African U-17  qualifier at the Stade Augustin Monedan de Sibang in Libreville.

Victor Osimhen gave   the Golden Eaglets an early fourth minute goal while the   home side levelled up through   Moubouhy Ngouba   in the 26th minute and   Maomikolo Boundembi scored the winner in the   80th minute that saw Osimhen getting   a ‘questionable’ red card   from Central African Republic   referee, Jean   Marc   Ganamandji in the 70th minute.

“The boys gave their best under the circumstances that we found ourselves especially the difficult travelling arrangement which caused fatigue especially in the second half,” explained Coach Emmanuel

Amuneke. “But with all sense of responsibility, the officiating of this match was poor but we have to put this behind us and focus on the second leg.