Nigeria will begin its quest to reclaim the title they last won in 2007 when they take on reigning world champions, Mexico at Al Ain stadium on October 19, 2013.
Mexico, CONCACAF champions, defending Champions and Hot favourites for the tournament will look to start solidly also, but will face a stern test against the 2007 champions.

In a worthy opening contest in Group F, three-time winners Nigeria, the most successful team in the competition’s history, face holders and two-time champions Mexico in Al Ain City. El Tri caught the world’s attention with glory on home turf two years ago but face an immediate test against a Nigerian side they have only faced once before in the tournament’s 30-year history. The Mexicans won 1-0 in Canada in 1987, although it was the Africans who went through to the next round by virtue of their superior goal difference.





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Fifa U17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets arrive Al-Ain


The Nigerian U-17 team has arrived the United Arab Emirates, venue of this years’ Fifa World Cadet championship set to commence on October 17

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are now in the city of Al-Ain , where they will be playing most of their group games in this year’s Fifa U-17 World Cup. The Garba Manu-tutored lads embarked on a 98km journey from Dubai to the Al-Ain Dinat Resort Hotel which also accommodates other teams in Group F.

On arrival, the team was received by officials of the Local Organising Committee and officials of Nigeria’s Embassy led by Edward Kogbara amongst other top dignitaries who also received the Swedes, Iraqi and Mexican national teams in a light welcome ceremony.

In addition to this, members of the Nigerian U17 team and their officials received certificates of participation shortly after their accreditation.

The Eaglets will train twice at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday. Nigeria tackles defending world champions, Mexico in Group F’s opening fixture on Saturday in Al Ain City.

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