Golden Eaglets arrive to heroes welcome in Abuja
Fresh reports reaching NE has it the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup winners, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have just arrived in Abuja to a colourful airport reception which precedes other ceremonies at the National Stadium.
Nigeria won a fifth FIFA U-17 World Cup on Monday after defeating Mali 2-0 in an all-African final in Vena Del Mar, Chile.
Nigeria has previously won the U-17 World Cup in 1985, 1993, 2007 and 2013, but this is the first time the country is winning the tournament outside Asia.
Skipper Kelechi Nwakali was named the tournament Most Valuable Player, while striker Victor Osimhen was goal king after a record-breaking 10 goals scored across the seven matches the Eaglets played in Chile.
More details later.
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