U-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets Ready For Netherlands

The Five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been tipped as favourites when they confront Netherlands in Tuesday’s Round of 16 clashes at the FIFA U17 World Cup.

The Golden Eaglets topped their Group B table after winning two matches (defeated Hungary 4-2 and Ecuador 3-2) and losing one (1-2 to Australia). Victories over Hungary and Ecuador were obtained at the Estadio Olimpico while the loss to Australia was in Brasilia.

Nigeria forward Ibrahim Sa’id , is the only player to have scored a hat-trick at the tournament, and team captain Samson Tijani has also weighed in with two goals – both against Hungary in a tough-as-nails opener.

Eaglets Coach, Manu Garba told the world media in Brazil that the will to win is part of Nigeria’s DNA, and the Class of 2019 is no exception.

The Eaglets are expected to trash the Dutch in Tuesday encounter.

The team captain, Samson Tijani said they look forward to have the initiative from the beginning against the Netherlands, as this is the knockout stage and falling behind at any stage could be tricky.

As Nigeria take up Netherlands, Angola will take up Korea Republic on Tuesday for the round of 16.

 While on Wednesday Japan Vs Mexico, Spain Vs Senegal, Brazil Vs Chile, France Vs Australia.

And on Thursday Ecuador Vs Italy, Paraguay Vs Argentina.