The Golden Eaglets brought down Les
Aiglonnets in Vina del Mar to lift the U17
World champions for a record fifth time
Mali’s dream of lifting a first ever Fifa U17
World Cup faded in thin air in Viña del Mar
as they crumbled 2-0 to Nigeria at the
Estadio Sausalito.
Second half strikes from Victor Osimhen
and Funsho Bamgboye were all the Eaglets
needed to become world champions for a
record fifth time, and the second country
to successfully defend their title after
Brazil.
Nigeria threatened first, gaining a penalty
as both sides were still finding their rhythm
after a handball in the area.
Osinachi Ebere stepped up but saw his
effort saved by Samuel Diarra, before
heading the rebound against the bar to let
Mali off the hook.
But the Super Eaglets would not be denied,
and in the second half Osimhen swooped
for his record-breaking 10th goal of the
World Cup.
Funsho Bamgboye then put the encounter
beyond reach for Mali, as he surged down
the wing and netted with a vicious shot to
put Nigeria 2-0 up.
Mali attempted to fight back but Nigeria
were able to play out the final stages
without further trouble, and Vina del Mar
exploded with the side's joy as the final
whistle sounded.
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