PICTURES: Osimhen, Nwakali and Golden Eaglets in U-17 WC Final

Kelechi Osimhen

L-R: Kelechi Nwakali, Golden Ball winner and Victor Osimhen, Golden Boot winner
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Published By: pmnews

9th November, 2015

The concluding day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 saw Nigeria live up to their tag of pre-tournament favourites by overcoming a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, thereby retaining the crown they secured so impressively two years ago in the United Arab Emirates. Belgium had earlier finished third, after seeing off Mexico in a pulsating opening game.

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