Golden Eaglets Go Goal Crazy Again, Thrash Iran 4 - 1
Published: October 29, 2013
Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-finals of the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup after thrashing Iran 4 - 1 at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain on Tuesday evening.
The Golden Eaglets underlined their credentials as one of the favorites to win the tournament for a fourth time by netting three first half goals.
Samuel Okon opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute after an assist from Musa Yahaya.
Then , Arsenal target Kelechi Iheanacho added a second on 25 minutes to take his tally to five goals in the tournament.
Skipper Musa Mohammed was also on target with only 2 minutes left before the end of the first half.
In the 76th minute, Musa Yahaya scored the fourth goal for the Eaglets as well as his fourth of the tourney.
Iranian substitute Ali Gholizadeh grabbed a late goal for the Asians with 6 minutes left to play.
Nigeria will now meet Uruguay in one of the quarter final matches on Saturday, November 2.
Photo Credit : fifa.com
The Golden Eaglets underlined their credentials as one of the favorites to win the tournament for a fourth time by netting three first half goals.
Samuel Okon opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute after an assist from Musa Yahaya.
Then , Arsenal target Kelechi Iheanacho added a second on 25 minutes to take his tally to five goals in the tournament.
Skipper Musa Mohammed was also on target with only 2 minutes left before the end of the first half.
In the 76th minute, Musa Yahaya scored the fourth goal for the Eaglets as well as his fourth of the tourney.
Iranian substitute Ali Gholizadeh grabbed a late goal for the Asians with 6 minutes left to play.
Nigeria will now meet Uruguay in one of the quarter final matches on Saturday, November 2.
Photo Credit : fifa.com
Latest News
- Nigerian goalkeeper-turned-defender signs new deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Galatasaray match Osimhen's N135b release clause but payment terms delay Napoli decision
- 'He wants to go to PL' – Getafe president says Uche prefers England despite offers from Italy
- Super Eagles camp update: 26 players train under the watchful eye of Eric Chelle
- Oguntolu and Osayande sign first professional contracts with Derby County
- Defender who scored winner against Nigeria at World Cup joins Arsenal coaching team
- Everton announce winger has signed new deal and is eligible to represent Nigeria
- Walsall defender Okagbue wanted by League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United
- Nigeria Premier Football League 2025-2026 season contenders
- Blue Ocean FC's Eiber Cup run: 10-man start, 8-1 win and ex-Nigeria U17 coach Haruna reflection


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88