FIFA U-17 World Cup

The result followed victory over their West African rivals in this year’s CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final, and moves them into a last-four meeting with either Iran or Spain in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.

Kanu will be joined Argentine star Esteban Cambiasso and a host of other stars from across the host country will grace the ceremony at Mumbai Sahara Star Hotel.

We must learn from history. We do not have to repeat history. We must learn from the mistakes of other people

Osimhen, 17, played a big part as Nigeria upstaged hosts Senegal to reach this final when his header into the box led to confusion between the goalkeeper and defender, leading to a penalty from which Oghenekaro Etebo made hay

Dennis Van Vaerenbergh opened the scoring for the Belgians before a Ricardo Marin penalty levelled matters moments later, with Dante Vanzeir's wonderful chip cancelled out by Francisco Venegas's late leveller

An hattrick from Victor Osimhen, a spot kick from skipper Kelechi Nwakali and goal a piece by Edidibong Essien and Samuel Chukwueze pitched Nigeria against Brazil in the quarter final stage of the competition

Lamoroux broke into the international scene in 2013, after gathering experiences with the league games in Colombia

"They got a penalty to equalize and the winning goal later and that stopped us from winning the tournament. We won't allow that to happen against us on Friday and we will work harder to win," added the diminutive defender, who was in the…

Eaglets’ midfielder, Samuel Chukwueze, struck after 15 seconds from kick off to score Nigeria’s third fastest goal in the history of Under-17 World Cup

Only on Saturday, Nigeria jumped to the top of the section with the maximum three points after grinding a 2-0 win over the USA, while Chile and Croatia shared the spoils after a I-1 draw

The Eaglets scored first in the 28th minute through Victor Osimhen

Alampasu was in goal when Nigeria won their fourth FIFA U-17 World Cup two years ago in UAE, pulling off several saves in the tournament

Okorocha made the donation on Wednesday evening during a dinner party organised in honour of the players at the Government House in Owerri

The Taye Academy of Warri, Delta State youngster, who lashed home the second goal against Mexico in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, said: "I feel good, I feel good, I feel good!

Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi and Musa Yahaya spearhead a side that is constantly on the move and harasses the opposition, with or without the ball, posing a serious challenge for any defence

Amobi has been supporting Nigeria's Ambassador to the UAE, Alhaji Ibrahim Awali, to encourage Nigerians residing in the country to troop out in large numbers to venues of the Golden Eaglets matches in the ongoing U-17 World Cup

Nigeria had lived up to its billing as one of the highest scoring sides at the competition with 14 goals scored in three matches while conceding four

Sweden, who qualified for the first time, opened their account in the 28-year-old competition with a heart-pumping 4-1 defeat of fellow new comers, Iraq

The ceremony for the draw was conducted by former CAF Secretary General, Mustapha Fahmy, at the Hotel Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in the United Arabs Emirate

Sheikh Nahyan, who doubles as the country’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, was quoted as saying during a recent parley with FIFA delegates and the LOC: “We are a nation that is passionate about football and with the…