Under 17 World Soccer Cup

Nigeria's fountain of youth makes a splash

ANOTHER African country is facing allegations of playing 'bangers'. This time, Nigeria are in the dock over claims that their U-17 captain, Fortune Chukwudi, is actually 25. Nigeria are currently hosting the U-17 World Cup and...

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When FIFA Spoke

column I wrote in this column last week why the world football governing body, FIFA, cannot publicly condemn the shortcomings at the on-going Under 17 World Cup. My senior colleague, Paul Bassey put it this way in his column...

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Visiting Teams Praise Nigerian Hospitality at Under-17 World Cup

Not everything at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria has gone according to plan. However, visiting players and coaches unanimously agree that Nigerians have received them with open arms. The Nigerian accommodations and...

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Nigeria: Okpala, Omokaro, Isima Want Home-Based Eagles Against Kenya

As the Nigeria 2009 Fifa U-17 World Cup gradually moves to its final stage, discerning football enthusiasts are also shifting their focus to the impending 2010 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Kenya.

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Adokiye Amiesimaka: Nigeria U-17 Captain Fortune Chukwudi Is 25

The captain of Nigeria's U17 team is 'about 25 years old' and has no business playing at the current FIFA U17 World Cup, according to a former Nigeria international. Former Nigerian international Adokiye Amiesimaka, now a...

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Nigeria Smash Five Past New Zealand To Qualify For Last Eight Of U-17 World Cup

The high-flying Eaglets thrashed New Zealand to reach the quarter-finals. Nigeria recorded the biggest win of the 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over New Zealand to book their place in the quarter-final of the...

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Young All Whites fall short at World Cup

Updated at 11:42am on 6 November 2009 The Young All Whites fairytale run at the under 17 football world cup has come to a disappointing end after being outclassed by the hosts and defending champions Nigeria 5 nil in the...

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FC Dallas’ Bryan Leyva Starts For Mexico In U-17 World Cup Loss To Korea Republic

FRISCO, Texas (Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009) – FC Dallas midfielder Bryan Leyva started and played 86 minutes for the Mexican U-17 team in today’s FIFA U-17… – MLS FC Dallas Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS. Click Here...

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Africa: U-17 Teams Find Mixed Results

Africa's representatives at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup have experienced varying levels of success in Nigeria. After a first round with highs and lows for the continent's teams, two of five remain for the knockout rounds.

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Nigeria: Eaglets, New Zealand in Winner-Takes-All Duel

Nigeria's U-17 team Golden Eaglets and their New Zealand counterparts will today at the main bowl of the Abuja National Stadium slug it out in a battle that will see the winner qualifying for the quarter-final of the ongoing...

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