secured a semi final berth at the ongoing African U-17 championship
and a ticket to the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup billed for Chile later in
the year. The Eaglets achieved the feat after a 3-1 thumping of the
Junior Chipolopolo of Zambia in their final group match of the
tournament in Niger.
The victory will see Nigeria in Chile to defend the title she won at
the 2013 world championship at the United Arab Emirates.
Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 35th minute, before
Kelechi Nwakali doubled the lead the just before the break.
After the break Osimhen added a second, before Patson Daka pulled one
back for Zambia
Nigeria finished top of Group A with 7 points, three clear of second
placed Guinea that suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at the hands of
hosts, Niger yesterday.
Despite the defeat, Guinea qualified for the semi final and a ticket
to the World Cup as well.
Today, South Africa will take on Cameroon while Ivory Coast will face
Mali for the remaining semi final berths.
Four teams will represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.
--Vanguard
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