Croatia defeated 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 half with two early goals in a match the Europeans 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 the USA in the first game and the trashing of hosts Chile 5 – 1 in the second group game.
Ahead of this match, coach Emmanuel Amuneke said the only thing on the boys, minds is to defend their title which was won with Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi in attack in 2013.
This encounter with Croatia promises to be massive. Follow the live updates below.
Team List:
Nigeria: 1UDOH (GK) 2LAZARUS 4ENOGELA 5ZAKARI 8CHUKWUEZE 9OSIMHEN 10NWAKALI (C) 12AGOR 13OSIKEL 14IKWU 17EBERE
Croatia:
1ŠEMPER (GK) 2HUDEĆEK 3SOSA 5KALAICA 6SOLDO 7BREKALO 9MAJIĆ 10MORO (C) 11LOVREN 13IVANUŠEC 16ĐIRA
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