FIFA U-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets win Gold

Nigeria Golden Eaglets have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup beating Mexico 3-0. 

The boys from Nigeria took the lead in the first half through an own goal in the 9th minute, Kelechi Iheanacho doubled the lead from a rebound dropped off by the Mexican goalie while the captain of the Side Musa Muhammed scored the 3rd 81' to seal the the victory for Nigeria.

Mexico earlier fell 1-6 to Nigeria in their opening match of the tournament.

Meanwhile Nigeria is now the most successful team in the history of the tournament winning four times, one better than Brazil. 

FIFA U-17 World Cup: How Golden Eaglets journeyed to the final

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have book their place in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on-going in the United Arab Emirates after seeing off Sweden in a 3 unreplied goals thriller. 

The Eaglets however set up a crunchy tie with Mexico who comfortably defeated Argentina with the same goal margin.

It could be recalled that Nigeria earlier thumped The Mexicans 6-1 in their opening match of the tournament. Meanwhile the world saw a resurgent Mexican side that later adjusted, beating one of the pre-tournament favorites Brazil and then making it to the final. 

The journey so far.

Nigeria:  vs Mexico 6-1

                  vs Sweden 3-3

                  vs Iraq    4-0

 Round of 16 vs Iran 4-1

Q/final vs Uruguay 2-0

Semi final vs Sweden 3-0

Mexico: vs Nigeria 1-6

                vs Iraq 3-1

                vs Sweden 1-0

Round of 16 vs Italy 1-0

Q/final vs Brazil 1-1 (11-10) PSO

Semi final vs Argentina 3-0

The finals match is however scheduled for Friday 8th November in Abu Dhabi.