The president yesterday described the team’s latest victory on the global stage as an affirmation of the significant progress Nigeria is now making towards positively redefining and rediscovering her potential for greatness in the comity of nations.
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Abraham Romero made eight saves, but it wasn’t enough for Mexico to overcome a superior Nigeria squad who defeated El Tri 4-2 in the U-17 World Cup semifinals on Thursday. The Eaglets had everything going for them in the tournament, especially now that it would play an African opponent in the final, said the NFF general secretary.
With five wins (1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015), Nigeria has the highest record of triumphs in the global cadet championship, followed by Brazil with three. You have done us proud and demonstrated that with hard work and unity of goal, we can surmount our challenges and emerge victorious as a nation.
Eight minutes into the match on their third chance of the game, Kevin Magana struck home a fine finish from inside the box off a cross to give Mexico a 1-0 lead.
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for emerging the fifth time World Champions in Under 17 football competition just concluded in Chile. “We are going to go toe-to-toe with them and we will secure the result that will allow us to reach the final”.
Fans who watch the Mexico vs. Belgium football match live online will see if both teams can get past their FIFA World Cup disappointment to grab a few consolation for the younger players.
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Mauricio Pochettino’s side is now sixth in the table but they are only five points behind the second-placed Gunners with 11 matches played. “This is a very good team and I wish them all the best for the final”.
