Just before the beginning of the fifa u-17 world cup in UAE, the organizers through their twitter account asked millions of people all ...
Just before the beginning of the fifa u-17 world cup in UAE, the organizers through their twitter account asked millions of people all over the world to predict the country that was going to carry the day at the competition. Interestingly, so many people from different parts of the world chose Nigeria, and it seems the team hasn’t failed to impress its fans also. The Manu Garba led team has been mesmerizing right from the blast of the whistle of the first game to the final minute of the semifinal match. In the first match against Mexico (defending champion) they scored six goals and conceded only one. The second match which has been the most difficult game for them in the tournament was a three-all draw with Sweden. The last game of the group-stage saw the eaglets fly over Iraq with a five nil victory. The second round game with Iran ended four-one in the eaglet’s favour, while they also defeated Uruguay two nil in their quarter-final match. Yesterday, in the semi-final match against Sweden, (whom they played a draw with in the group stage) they scored three fantastic goals against them without conceding.
The team has been superb so far being the team with the highest number of goals in the competition. They will be meeting Mexico (defending champions whom they defeated in their first match) in the final on Friday by 5pm Nigerian time. The minister of sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has promised to double the bonus of the lads if they win the trophy. Kelechi Iheanacho has been the anchor-man of the team with five goals and seven assist already. Success Isaac the star player of the team got injured in the second game but still managed to score two goals. Taiwo Awoliyi whom fore-most sports journalist Toyin Ibitoye described as “goal prince” has been a good replacement for Isaac with four goals already. Ondo indigene Dele Alampasu, the goal keeper of the team has put his shaky start behind him and is now looking solid between the sticks. However, there is one thing football viewers all over the world wouldn’t forget in a hurry about the Nigerian team. It has to be the celebration mode of Kelechi Iheanacho which the whole team, fans and even camera-men covering the games have adopted. Have you seen the celebration? If no, then the final against, Mexico by 5pm Nigerian time should be a must watch for you.
The team has been superb so far being the team with the highest number of goals in the competition. They will be meeting Mexico (defending champions whom they defeated in their first match) in the final on Friday by 5pm Nigerian time. The minister of sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has promised to double the bonus of the lads if they win the trophy. Kelechi Iheanacho has been the anchor-man of the team with five goals and seven assist already. Success Isaac the star player of the team got injured in the second game but still managed to score two goals. Taiwo Awoliyi whom fore-most sports journalist Toyin Ibitoye described as “goal prince” has been a good replacement for Isaac with four goals already. Ondo indigene Dele Alampasu, the goal keeper of the team has put his shaky start behind him and is now looking solid between the sticks. However, there is one thing football viewers all over the world wouldn’t forget in a hurry about the Nigerian team. It has to be the celebration mode of Kelechi Iheanacho which the whole team, fans and even camera-men covering the games have adopted. Have you seen the celebration? If no, then the final against, Mexico by 5pm Nigerian time should be a must watch for you.
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