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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets
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Nigeria qualified to the
FIFA U17 World Cup yesterday after they defeated Zambia 3-1 to reach the
semifinals of the CAF U17 Championship in Niger. The Golden Eaglets finished
top of Group A with five points from three matches, while Guinea were second on
four points after they were upset 2-1 by already eliminated hosts Niger. The
2015 World Cup will be staged in Chile in November.
Victor Osimhen gave the
Eaglets the lead after 36 minutes, before skipper Kelechi Nwakali made it 2-0 a
minute to half time. Victor Osimhen completed his brace with a 48th minute
strike to give Nigeria a 3-0 lead. Zambia pulled one goal back in the 61st
minute through Patson Daka.
Both Nwakali and Osimhen
now have three goals apiece at this tournament. The Nigeria youngsters will now
clash with the runners-up in Group B, which has Mali, South Africa, Cameroon
and defending champions Cote d’Ivoire.
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