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FIFA U-16 World Championship China PR 1985

  • Teams: 16
  • When: 31 July 1985 to 11 August 1985
  • Final: 11 August 1985
  • Matches: 32
  • Goals Scored: 91 (average 2.8 per match)
  • Attendance: 1231000 (average 38468)
      • Winner: Nigeria
      • Runners-Up: Germany FR
      • Third: Brazil
      • Fourth: Guinea
      • adidas Golden Ball: WILLIAM (BRA)
      • adidas Golden Shoe: Marcel WITECZEK (GER)
      • FIFA Fair Play award: Germany FR

Overview

China 1985: Nigeria rule
Strength, skill and a willingness to attack were the three main ingredients in Nigeria's first world title at U-16 level. The Africans proved themselves superior in just about all facets of the game.

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