U-17 World Cup: FIFA hails Golden Eaglets

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Blatter says: “On behalf of the international football family, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the team (Golden Eaglets)”

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) on Wednesday hailed the victorious Golden Eaglets for their triumph at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

A statement from Ademola Olajire, the Assistant Director (Media), Nigeria Football Association (NFA) in Abuja, said FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, sent a letter describing the Golden Eaglets as worthy winners.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Golden Eaglets won their record fourth U-17 World Cup title at the 2013 edition of the tournament which was held from Oct. 17 to Nov. 8.

Nigeria took the title following a 3-0 defeat of Mexico who they had earlier beaten 6-1 in the preliminary stage.

Golden Eaglets set to take on Uruguay: Semi Final Slot

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will be stepping out today, Saturday against their quarter final counterpart Uruguay at the Sharjah Stadium, Nigeria will be seeking to maintain the status it has now attained and fulfil raised hopes.

This will be by beating Uruguay for a place in Tuesday’s semi-finals at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the UAE, where they can face either Honduras or Sweden.

Success against Uruguay in Saturday’s quarter-finals, and progress to the Nov. 8 final match in Abu Dhabi will maintain Nigeria’s status and also keep it as the competition’s most successful team.