The Nigeria under 17 national team on Sunday beat the Mali 2-0 in an all African final, to lift the trophy for the fifth time. The defending champions beat the likes of Brazil, Mexico, to retain the title they won two years ago.
In doing so, the Nigerians claimed the fifth U-17 World Cup crown, following on from their previous successes at China 1985, Japan 1993, Korea Republic 2007 and UAE 2013. In addition, they finished as runners-up at Canada 1987, Trinidad and Tobago 2001 and Nigeria 2009.
Speaking at the end of the encounter, the coach of the team, Emmanuel Amuneke said, “We have worked very hard for this success and we hope to continue. The players will go home now but their journey is not over yet. I have football in my blood, as a player and as a coach. This is what I want to pass to my players.”
We say kudos to the team and the coaching crew and wish more success in future.
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