Newsgist-Nigerian Leaders Congratulate Golden Eaglets

Newsgist-Nigerian leaders have expressed joy over the victory of the Golden Eaglets in the FIFA Under 17 World Cup, showering the young stars with amiable congratulatory messages.
The Nigerian team defeated the defending champions, Mexico, 3-0 to lift the trophy in the tournament held in the United Arab Emirates.
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, congratulated the Golden Eaglets and described their display as “phenomenal, entertaining, and near perfect.”

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Newsgist-Kanu [aka] papilo fires up Eaglets for fourth title

Newsgist-Japan ’93 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, Nwankwo Kanu, believes the Golden Eaglets will overcome Mexico in Friday’s final of the 2013 edition in the United Arab Emirates for their fourth title.

Kanu’s goals two decades ago propelled Nigeria to their second title of the U-17 competition and he believes the present squad have what it takes to add a record fourth trophy.

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Obiekwu Demands Developmental Plans for Eaglets

NEWSGIST, Former Nigeria defender, Kingsley Obiekwu, is delighted with the performance of the Golden Eaglets at the  FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

However, Obiekwu called for a programme that will help improve the players to enable them to graduate to the Super Eagles.

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