Croatia defeat Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets to qualify for the knockout stages of a FIFA U-17 tournament for the first time in their history.
Though Victor Oshiemen’s first half goal (his fourth in the tournament) looked like giving Nigeria a routine win, Croatia fought back in the second with two early goals in a match they were really in control of.
The FIFA U17 world cup gets to the crucial stage as the already qualified Golden Eaglets of Nigeria tackle the Young Blazers of Croatia in the last group game. The Croatians need to beat Nigeria to have any hope of qualifying for the next round.
Nigeria are already through after their win against USA in the first game and thetrashing of hosts Chile 5 – 1, in the second group game.
Ahead of this match, coach Emmanuel Amuneke said the only thing on the boys mind is to defend their title which was won with the Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi in attack in 2013.
FT: Croatia 2 – 1 Nigeria (Bekelo, Majic/Oshiemen) Victor Oshiemen’s fourth goal of the tournament not enough in a match, the Golden Eaglets were second best throughout #FIFAU17WorldCup
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