Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has praised his players for lifting the Fifa Under 17 World Cup on Monday morning after beating Mali 2 - 0 in the showpiece game.<br /><br />Goals from Golden Boot winner Victor Osimhen and Aspire Academy starlet Funsho Bamgboye secured a deserved victory over the African champions.<br /><br /><span class="body1">&ldquo;It was a beautiful and entertaining match. I think the people in the stadium enjoyed it today. We knew that Mali are technically very strong, have great individual players and are very fast, </span><span class="body1">&rdquo;&nbsp; Amuneke said to fifa.com. <br /><br /></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>We wanted to bring the players to their dreams and we did it. Thanks for the support. We feel like we are at home. </span><span class="body1">&rdquo;<br />&nbsp;<br />The Barcelona winger added : </span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>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. Personally I&rsquo;m really happy. <br /><br /></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>I have football in my blood, as a player and as a coach. This is what I want to pass to my players.</span><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />This is the first time Nigeria has successfully defended the Fifa Under 17 World Cup in four previous attempts.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br /></span>