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Golden Eaglets retain U-17 World Cup
In from Nifemi Daniel . . .
Nigeria Golden Eaglets emerged champions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Sunday after securing a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar in Chile becoming the second country to retain the trophy.
Super star Victor Osimhen hitting his tenth goal of the tournament and Funsho Bamgboye scored Nigeria’s goals after the team struggled to a goalless first half.
Earlier in the game, Mali goalkeeper, Samuel Diarra, saved Osinachi Ebere’s penalty after Chato handled the ball with his hand in the penalty box.
Ebere saw his low effort saved brilliantly by Diarra, the No17’s follow up header hit the bar before a third bite of the cherry was blocked by the Malian defence.
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The second half saw the game burst into life, with Emmanuel Amuneke’s words clearly working their magic on the Nigerian youngsters.
Good approach play by substitute Chinedu Madueke saw him tee up Victor Osimhen for his record-breaking goal, seeing him surpass the nine goals scored by Florent Sinama Pongolle in 2001 and Souleymane Coulibaly ten years later.
The holders doubled their advantage mere minutes later, with Bamgboye bursting down the Nigerian left before smashing a powerful effort at goal, Diarra standing little chance.
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