Nigeria’s U-17 team, Golden Eaglets, will be among participating teams at 2019 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania in May.

Eaglets secured their berth after they edged past arch-rivals Ghana 3-1 on penalties after fulltime scores stood at 1-1.

Ghana’s Black Starlets went in front in the 54th minute after a goalless first half, which they dominated.

However, Eaglets fought back to draw level 1-1.

Both teams had chances to get the winner before full time, but there were no more goals.

In the penalty shootout, Eaglets triumphed 3-1 and will thus join seven other teams to battle for four World Cup slots next year.

Golden Eaglets failed to qualify for the last edition of the African championship.

PT