FIFA U-17 WC: Golden Eaglets target victory over hosts Chile in second round match
FIFA U17 World Cup champions Nigeria will battle host country Chile in a second group match as they look to book a place in the second round of the competition.
The game will kick off 12 midnight of October 20 Nigerian time.
The coach Emmanuel Amuneke-led team opened their campaign on Saturday with a 2-0 win over USA, while hosts Chile were held to a 1-1 draw by Croatia.
Amuneke said their winning start will further boost their confidence.
“It was important we won the first game since it would boost our confidence going into the next game against hosts Chile, so we are happy but will continue to work harder,” he said.
Nigeria have won the trophy four times and are now seeking a fifth title, while Chile are gunning for their first-ever title as their best performance at the competition was winning bronze at Japan 1993, when they beat Poland 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Nigeria are participating in the competition for the 11th time, but this is Chile's third appearance, having played at tournament in 1993 and 1997.
Both countries have not met at this level previously.
Former Golden Eaglets star Olanrewaju Kayode said the players should keep working hard game by game and not get carried away with the win over USA.
"They are good side. The win against USA is a good way to start the tournament. They should keep working hard ahead of Chile game,” the Austria Wien striker said.
“They should forget about the win over the USA and look ahead to the next game. I am sure they will reach the stage they wanted."
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