Nigeria wins U-17 World cup competition for the 5th time

OSIEMEIN, BAMGBOYE, NWAKALI SHINE
AS.........
Golden Eaglets retain their crown
Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA
U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del
Mar. Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks
to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament,
with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later.
Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty
as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale
to Chile 2015.
The penalty came as both sides were just finding their
rhythm in the opening exchanges, Chato the culprit with
a handball. Ebere saw his low effort saved brilliantly by
Diarra, the No17's follow up header hit the bar before a
third bite of the cherry was blocked by the Malian
defence.
Both sides had chances in a tense opening period, with
Golden Eaglets skipper Kelechi Nwakali hitting just wide
and Boubacar Traore seeing his glancing header tipped
over by Akpan Udoh.The second half saw the game burst
into life, with Emmanuel Amuneke's words clearly
working their magic on the Nigerian youngsters.
Osimhen shrugged off the challenge of Mamadou Fofana
before hitting a wonderful dipping half volley towards
goal, which Diarra spectacularly saved. Udochukwu
Anumudu then smashed a thunderous effort at goal,
which rebounded back off the crossbar and was cleared
away.
Mali did not heed those warnings. Good approach play
by substitute Chinedu Madueke saw him tee up Osimhen
for his record-breaking goal, seeing him surpass the
nine goals scored by Florent Sinama Pongolle in 2001
and Souleymane Coulibaly ten years later.
The holders doubled their advantage mere minutes later,
with Bamgboye bursting down the Nigerian left before
smashing a powerful effort at goal, Diarra standing little
chance.Despite a couple of late chances for Mali, from
corner kicks, Nigeria retained possession for large spells
and saw the game out to retain their crown.
The jubilant scenes on the final whistle in Vina Del Mar
will surely live long in the memories of these Nigerian
heroes of the present, some of whom may just become
the stars of the future

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