Abedi Pele's Nania FC in France for U-17 championship

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Ghana lower division side FC Nania  are in France for an U-17 championship.

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The team owned by Ghana football legend Abedi Pele lost their first game against Bastia by 3-0 but regrouped to earn an impressive 1-1 results against the same team in the second game.

Nania FC, coached by three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele, gained global recognition after beating giants Asante Kotoko to win the 2011 Ghana FA Cup.

Some of the World's best teams including River Plates, Lazio and Chinese giants Shanghai SIPG are all in France for the competition.

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Their general skipper Mohammed Sobato who has recovered from a dreadful injury is also with the team with reports that some clubs have asked to see him at close hand.