Golden Eaglets of Nigeria defeats Nojavanan of Iran by 4 goals to 1

The Nigerian Golden Eaglets on tuesday progressed into the quater finals of the on-going world U-17 championship after defeating the Nojavanan of Iran by 4 goals to1 in a round of 16 match at the Kalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain City.

Three-time champions Nigeria, really mounted pressure on the Iranian side which had been so sturdy up to this point in the competition. Nigeria's attacks from both flanks left the opposition frustrated. Samuel Okon, scored the first goal of the game in the 23rd minute which was consecutively followed by Kelechi Iheanacho who fired in his fifth goal of the tournament after the 25th minute. Captain Musa Muhammed grabbed a third goal at the 42nd minute of the game while in the 76th minute, Musa Yahaya dropped his shoulder brilliantly again – pulling out his signature move – before firing low into the corner from 25 yards.

However, Substitute Ali Gholizadeh scored in the 84th minute from the edge of the box to give the Irannians a consolation.

Nigeria will meet Uruaguay on saturday. Other quater final matches include
Honduras vs Sweden- Friday 1st November
Brazil vs Mexico- Friday 1st November
Argentina vs Cote d'Ivoire- Saturday 2nd November

Congrats! Golden Eaglets, Uruaguay is next on the line. Keep the fire burning as we expect something more than this.