How Nigeria Came From Behind To Defeat Mexico

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How Nigeria Came From Behind To Defeat Mexico

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria are now through to the final at the on-going FIFA U17 world championship in Chile. The Nigerians came from behind to beat a well organized Mexican side 4 – 2.
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It was an epic encounter as the Eaglets fought so hard to earn Nigeria a chance to defend their title.


Read our live minute by minute coverage of the terrific encounter.
Action returns at the on-going FIFA U17 world championship in Chile as the competition gets to its final stage.


The Golden Eaglets take-on their Mexican counterparts in a mouth-watering semi-final battle, tagged that ‘Clash Of The Powerhouse.’
The two teams are familiar foes as they have met three times at this youth competition.

Previous Encounters


Nigeria 0 Mexico 1- July 16, 1987


Mexico 1 Nigeria 6 – (Group stage) October 19, 2013


Nigeria 3 Mexico 0 – (Semi Final) November 8, 2013.


At this tournament, the Eaglets are known for their energetic and relentless attacking play spearheaded by the record-chasing front-man, Victor Osimhen, who has netted eight times for Nigeria, one short of Sinama Pongolle of France, who scored nine goals at the 2001 championship in Trinidad and Tobago.