Golden Eaglets Qualify For Fifa Under 17 World Cup
Defending champions of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, Nigeria, will defend the trophy in Chile, beginning from October 2015.<br /><br />In the final Group A fixtures, the Golden Eaglets defeated Zambia 3 - 1, while nearest challengers Guinea lost 2 - 1 to hosts Niger Republic.<br /><br />Two goals from Victor Osimhen and one from skipper Kelechi Nwakali helped Nigeria to victory, with Patson Daka grabbing the Zambians sole goal.<br /><br />The Ultimate Strikers forward gave the Eaglets the lead in the 35th minute, and Nwakali doubled Nigeria<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1">’s advantage with a fine finish just before the half - time whistle.<br /><br />Three minutes after the interval, </span>Victor Osimhen scored his third goal of the tournament. <br /><br />Nigeria will square off against a yet to be determined Group B runner - up in the semi - finals on Wednesday, February 25.<br />
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