Nigeria wins FIFA U-17 world cup in Chile

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Golden Eaglets of Nigeria celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile
Golden Eaglets of Nigeria celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are world champions again, for a record fifth time, after beating African champions Mali 2-0 at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

The two goals came in the second half of the match after the first half ended goalless from both sides.
Nigeria had lost a chance to take the lead in the first half when the Malian goal keeper stopped a penalty.

‎The Golden Eaglets’ Victor Osimhen won the Golden Boot award, while team skipper Kelechi Nwakali wins Golden Ball to add to their team’s title win. (NAN)

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