The Nigerian under-17s, aiming to defend their WAFU B title, began their campaign with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso.
Coach Manu Garba's men dominated possession but lacked cutting edge, with heavy rain making matters worse in the second half.
Despite creating chances in both halves, the Eaglets couldn't find a breakthrough, with efforts from Oladimeji, Adams, and captain Cletus all going unconverted.
This result is a surprise considering their past dominance - they were crowned world champions two years ago but missed out on World Cup qualification at the recent African U-17 Cup of Nations.
Improvement in front of goal is crucial if the Eaglets want to retain their WAFU B title.
They face Niger Republic next on Sunday (19th May) before their final group stage match against Togo on Wednesday (22nd May).
While the draw is a setback, there are positives. The team performed well in pre-tournament friendlies, winning six, drawing two, and losing just one.
They'll need to rediscover that form and be more clinical in attack to progress in the competition.
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