Taiwo Awoniyi is fast becoming a house hold name in Nigeria, due to his exploits for the Nigeria Golden Eaglets at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.<br /><br />The Nigerian forward, just 16 years old, arrived in UAE expecting to learn lessons, supporting his older, more<br />experienced mates from the bench. <br /><br />But as faith will have it, an injury to Success Isaac, in the Golden Eaglets` game against Sweden ensured that Awoniyi<br />becomes Coach Manu Garba first choice striker.<br /><br />The former Nigeria National U-15 Team top marksman has since not disappointed, weighing in a commendable, three<br />goals and three assists so far in the tournament.<br /><br />In a chat with Nigeria National U-15 Team media officer, Bunmi Haruna, in the UAE, Awoniyi , looks ahead of the<br />Eaglets semi final game against Sweden.<br /><br />He says Sweden cannot stop Nigeria from reaching the FIFA U-17 World Cup.<br /><br />&ldquo;We have learned our lessons from our first game against them, they were lucky to get a draw in that one, but this time around they will not escape.&nbsp; <br /><br />&ldquo;We all went to the church early on Sunday it was awesome and we know God will hear our prayer,&rdquo;&nbsp; the Imperial Academy<br />of Nigeria player said.<br /><br />Awoniyi who last year was a part of the Copa Coca cola championship winning team in Nigeria and was taken on a tour<br />of Chelsea&rsquo;s Stamford Bridge in England, also allays any fear about the injury he sustained in the game against Uruguay.<br /><br />&ldquo;I&rsquo;m 100% fit and ready for Sweden game, there is nothing to worry about. Please tell Nigerians that we will not stop until will bring the trophy home.&rdquo; <br /><br />Awoniiyi is one of the seven former Nigeria National U-15/U-13 Team players that are currently playing for the Golden Eaglets in the UAE.<br /><br />Others include Salihu Alibaba, Kelechi Iheanacho, Chigozi Obasi, Chidera Ezeh and Habib Makanjuola.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />