After subverting the defending champions Mexico 6-1, the Nigerias Golden Eaglet will on tueday take on the Blågult of Sweden who also thrashed Iraq 4-1 in their opening match of the fifa under 17 tournament currently holding in United Arab Emerate.

A win against Sweden will ensure the three times world champions are in the knock out stage of the competition.
The two sides are currently topping group F with 3 points each

Date: 22/10/2013
Venue: Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium , AlAin
Kick Off: 5pm

Booked

naija will win...

this match na work over jare, trust my boys they'll win.
Up Naija!

See as those Swedish guys resemble John Terry age mate. Later dem go say na we dey bring over aged players. Make these men no break the soft bones of our boys.

Nigeria 5 : 2 Sweden

Ajibel: Nigeria 5 : 2 Sweden

Nigeria 2:0 Sweden

Longeria: Nigeria 2:0 Sweden

Nigeria 3:1 Sweden

Redemption, consolidation on offer

Nigeria sent a stern warning to the rest of the competition here at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 when they devastated holders Mexico in their first game in Al Ain, and the Golden Eaglets are back in action to confirm their tag as tournament favourites when they meet Sweden at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. Also on the card is a clash of teams looking to reestablish their credentials when Mexico take on Iraq. Over in Dubai, Canada are hunting an historic win in Group E, where all four teams are tangled on one point after a pair of opening-day draws.

Match of the day

Sweden-Nigeria
Group F’s leaders meet in a mouth-watering clash as Nigeria, aiming to become champions of the U-17 category for a record fourth time, try to keep up their smashing form. The Swedes were patient and clinical in their 4-1 opening rout of Iraq, Elias Andersson and Gustav Engvall combining well on a pair of goals. But their challenge will be dramatically stiffer up against the Golden Eaglets who manhandled Mexico 6-1 in their opener. And with the four-goal sensation Kalechi Iheanacho to try and wrangle, the Scandinavians – having a good go of it so far in their first-ever U-17 world finals – are sure to have their hands full.



Player to watch
After one matchday in Al Ain, there is one player in particular to keep an eye one, especially if you’re a member of the Swedish defence. Kalechi Iheanacho was dominant in Nigeria’s rout of Mexico, scoring four times and putting in a performance far more nuanced and mature than his 17 years would suggest. “We have to have the courage and determination to keep going,” he told FIFA.com after soaring to the top of the scorer’s charts.

Our boys wll win

safarigirl: See as those Swedish guys resemble John Terry age mate. Later dem go say na we dey bring over aged players. Make these men no break the soft bones of our boys.

did u see the brazilians boys that look like under-30s? GOD!! The one that look like Bruno Alves is almost 30,,,Later them say Naija dy cheat but whites pple cheat pass us

Manu: Same approach for
Sweden

After seeing his wards dismantle Mexico
6-1 on Saturday, Nigeria Under-17 coach
Manu Garba says the approach to the
game will not change against Sweden.

Garba, whose Total Football left the defending
champions cross-eyed, insists there will be no
question of underrating the Europeans when
the Nigerian cadets return to the Khalifa Bin
Zayed Stadium on Tuesday to face the
debutants from Europe.

“There is no and won't be any easy game at
this tournament and we are not going to
underrate Sweden because we beat Mexico
6-1," he said.
"We are going to approach the match against
Sweden with the same manner as we did
against Mexico because our objective is to win
the fourth title for Nigeria.”
He said the convincing win against the
Mexicans was not unexpected given the
pedigree of the team overtime.
“The victory against Mexico is not going to
have a negative impact on my players because
they know what they have to do,” he
maintained.
“This is not the first time we are beating a
team by such a high margin.
“We had beaten teams by 11-0 score line back
home, so it is nothing new to us to score so
many goals against the Mexicans.
“We are looking forward to the next game
against Sweden knowing well that all the
teams at this championship are here based on
merit,” he added.
The Golden Eaglets returned to training
Sunday evening as they continued their
preparations for their next match.

Prediction 2 - 2

I smell another defeat

let the thrashing continue

all i knw is no prediction in favour of nigeria is too much

Golden Eaglets striker Kelechi Iheanacho has
revealed that his goal celebration was inspired
by his favourite wrestler Daniel Bryan.
Iheanacho scored four goals in Nigeria’s 6-1
defeat of Mexico in the UAE 2013 FIFA
Under-17 World Cup in Al Ain City on
Saturday.
Iheanacho raced to corner flag whenever he
scored, raised and pumped his arms,
extending his fingers to the heavens. His
knees followed along in rhythm to celebrate
his goals.
“This is the celebration move of my favourite
professional wrestler,” Iheanacho told
FIFA.com.
Bryan is this Nigerian boy’s favourite wrestler,
a bearded American from the outskirts of
Seattle who occasionally goes by the moniker,
the American Dragon.
“I watch him on TV and I love the way he
whips up the crowd this way, so I decided to
copy it. The fans seemed to like it, too,” he
added.
“I was totally over the top with joy when that
first goal went in.”
He said his goals against defending
champions Mexico on Saturday marked the
first time he would score that number of
goals in an international match.
“I’ve scored four goals in a game many times,
but only in the streets with my friends,” the
striker said.
“But (it has) never (been) in an international
match, never for my country. The feeling is
amazing.
“Sure, it’s a big win in our first game. We
have to have courage now and determination
to keep going, to go all the way.”
Nigeria’s next group game will be against
Sweden on Tuesday, while their last group tie
will be against Iraq three days later.
Nigeria currently top their group with three
points from one match, with Sweden who
were 4-1 winners over Iraq on Saturday
behind them in second place.

Best of luck 2 yuh guys mehn...

No goals for nigeria they have already scored all their goals against mexico either they draw or they ill lose ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh.

All this countries with 6 letters...I pity all of you! We wont torture you beyond your capabilities sha...another 6-1 will do for me

Wishing them Gods best

adexsimply: Nigeria 11:10 Sweden

Whats this one saying

Daziz: No goals for nigeria they have already scored all their goals against mexico either they draw or they ill lose ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh.

We reject ur utterances typos by fire.

Following! I'll be here life and direct tomorrow!

Ok guyz lets trash them,rob aboniki on their faces ...