Retired Nigeria international George Abbey and Super Eagles vice - skipper Kenneth Omeruo have congratulated the Golden Eaglets after they made it to the Fifa Under 17 World Cup final for the eighth time.<br /><br />Chelsea loanee Omeruo slotted in at center back for 90 minutes when the Nigeria U17s lost by a lone goal to Switzerland in the 2009 showpiece game, and scored in their thrilling 3 - 3 draw with Germany in the group stage.<br /><br />&ldquo;Congrats to our sparkling Golden Eaglets on reaching the finals, well done. #OneLastHurdle #Deliver #Cup, &rdquo; Abbey said via <i>Twitter.</i><br /><br />&ldquo;When results go wrong the coach gets the blame/bullet. When things go right we should also commend/praise the coach #Amuneke #WellDone.&rdquo;<br /><br />Omeruo added : &ldquo;Yes once again we are at the final of the Under 17 World Cup.. Congrats boys.. Let&rsquo;s bring it home.&rdquo;<br /><br />The last time Nigeria faced off against an African side in the Fifa U17s final was back in 1993 and they overcame Ghana.<br />