After subverting the Uruguay 2-0 in the quarter final, the Nigerias Golden Eaglet will on tuesday take on the Blågult of Sweden once again who also thrashed honduras 2-1.


Nigeria facing Sweden again in the Semi final is just a rematch of a Group F match, which ended 3-3. The other semi will be Mexico vs Argentina.

Nigeria are on course for a fourth World Cup

No way out for Sweden this time around

MANGAM: No way out for Sweden this time around

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Three-time champions Nigeria are through to the last-four of the U-17 World Cup after a pair of goals from Taiwo Awoniyi sent the sturdy Uruguayans packing in Sharjah.

The semi-final fixture

Nigeria all the way....

imperiouxx: The fixture

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Three-time champion Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in UAE with a 2-0 win over Uruguay in Sharjah. Taiwo Awoniyi – deputising for the injured Success Isaac – scored both goals in a game that was a true test of the Golden Eaglets’ title aspirations. The African favourites will now meet Sweden in the semi-final round, in a replay of their 3-3 Group F draw.

Uruguay had the first chance of note after only six minutes when Enrique Etcheverry crossed low through the penalty area. The impressive Leandro Otormin got a boot to the ball, but could only direct his effort wide of goal. It was a false dawn for the 2011 runners-up, however, as the Golden Eaglets took the game by the scruff of the neck after 18 minutes.

The Nigerians, who scored 18 goals in their four games heading into the quarter-final round, opened the scoring from a fabulous piece of creative interplay. Kelechi Iheanacho, scorer of five goals at these finals, laid a wonderful through ball, perfectly weighted, from deep in midfield that was latched onto by Taiwo Awoniyi. The striker made no mistake, hitting home to the back post for his second goal of the tournament.

Stunned into action, the South Americans had a decent spell shortly after. Kevin Mendez and Otormin both tested Dele Alampasu from distance with powerful efforts. But it was Nigeria who controlled most of the possession and created the more dangerous chances. Captain Musa Muhammed’s cross from the right after 34 minutes was only just missed on the doorstep by the tall and rangy Awoniyi.

The second half started with a flurry of chances for Nigeria, Awoniyi and Musa Yahaya both going close to scoring after creating space for themselves at the edge of the penalty area. Uruguay were hanging on, absorbing wave after wave of Nigerian attacks. In the 68th minute, Iheanacho turned and fired from the edge of the box only for his shot to come flying off the back of a brave Uruguayan defender.

The knockout blow finally came in the 79th minute, and it followed the same pattern as the first Nigerian goal. Iheanacho picked up a perfect pass at the edge of the area from Chidiebere Nwakali and carried the ball toward goal with an elegant touch. The Uruguayan defence collapsed on the No10, but he had the presence of mind to pull the ball across the face of goal, where Awoniyi stabbed home inside the far post to send the fans into hysterics.

Manu Garba’s Nigeria now move on to their seventh U-17 World Cup semi-final, where they will face another thorough examination in the form of the organised and talented Swedes in Dubai. (FIFA)


What is your opinion on the Eaglets /Uruguay game? Can Eagles win the Cup?

What is your opinion on the Eaglets /Uruguay game? And the forthcoming semifinal match against Sweden

Can Eagles win the Cup?

NIGERIA/SWEDEN

I've watched that match before in my dream. Though it will be quite hard for Nigeria but we'll win by 2-1

De-Hero:
NIGERIA/SWEDEN

I've watched that match before in my dream. Though it will be quite hard for Nigeria but we'll win by 2-1

Good prediction let see if your prediction would come to pass

Fynestboi: Good prediction let see if your prediction would come to pass

...wit prices attached, I guess.

De-Hero:


...wit prices attached, I guess.

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Mr Fine Boy. Why are you repeating the post seperately? Na by force to make Front Page

Nigeria had better work on the defence. Those sweden guys are good with aerial ball. And they have a sharp winger.
Nigeria's number 10 is a very good playmaker. 2 assists today. We need to work on our shooting too

Nigeria vs sweden

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Jona-The-Clown:
Mr Fine Boy. Why are you repeating the post seperately? Na by force to make Front Page

mr jona clown na by force to write something on this thread

dapsondou: Nigeria had better work on the defence. Those sweden guys are good with aerial ball. And they have a sharp winger.
Nigeria's number 10 is a very good playmaker. 2 assists today. We need to work on our shooting too

i noticed this to when we played them in group stage, bt i think our defend had improve with the way they defend against uruguay.

A brief recap commentary of the match between Nigeria and Sweden(group stage)

Nigeria and Sweden played out a sensational 3-3 draw in one of the best matches of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup so far.
Both teams were full of confidence after coming off big wins in their opening matches, with Sweden beating Iraq 4-1 and Nigeria whipping defending champion Mexico 6-1.
Nigeria started the better of the two teams, but it was Sweden who took the lead through a Valmir Berisha header on 11 minutes.
Nigeria stepped up their attack, but were finding it difficult to make any impression on a well-organised Swedish defence.