Friday, November 8, 2013

NIGERIA WINS UNDER 17 WORLD CUP

Congratulations to Nigeria as they are the reigning  world  champions in under 17 level. The golden eaglets deserved the trophy as they repeatedly beat mexico 3 goals to nil, after beating them 6-1 in their first group game.

Nigeria are now the most successful nation in the U-17 cadre having lifted the trophy for a record fourth time. The Eaglets also set a goal scoring record with their haul of 26 goals, thus eclipsing Germany's record of 24 goals set in 2011.

The awards of the tournament went to, Kelechi Iheanacho of Nigeria (Golden Ball), Ivan Ochoa of Mexico (Bronze Ball), Musa Muhammed of Nigeria (FIFA Fairplay Award), Valmir Berisha of Sweden (Golden Boot) and goalkeeper Dele Alampusa of Nigeria (Golden Glove, L-R) pose with their trophies after the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013

Congratulation to Nigeria

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