Nigeria And Brazil Face Off In South Korea

The Golden Eaglets will fly out of the country on Sunday to South Korea to participate in a pre - Under 17 World Cup tournament, Suwon International Tournament.

Nigeria will lock horns with hosts South Korea on September 2 before facing off against Brazil (September 4) and Croatia ( September 6 ).

The tournament would have been held in July if not for the outbreak of MERS in the Far East.

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has selected 18 players in his roster for the trip to South Korea and the the defending world champions are expected back in the country two days after their last game in the tourney.

In a tune - up game held on Thursday, the Nigeria Under 17s thrashed Katsina State Football Club Owners’ Selected Team 4 - 1.