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Top marks for Nigeria's Alfa
Monday 17 September 2007
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Kroos, Germany's missing link
Monday 10 September 2007
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Eaglets rejoice in hat trick
Sunday 9 September 2007
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
An unforgettable first time
Sunday 9 September 2007
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Chrisantus: A dream come true
Sunday 9 September 2007
"I'm proud of my team and myself" was the verdict of Nigeria's Macauley Chrisantus after his seven goals earned him the adidas Golden Shoe.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Ajiboye soars on Eaglets' wings
Sunday 9 September 2007
THE DAY REPLAYED - It took penalties to decide the Korea 2007 final but thanks to two Oladele Ajiboye saves, the trophy returns to Nigeria.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Shining starlets pocket prizes
Sunday 9 September 2007
Germany skipper Toni Kroos was awarded Korea 2007's adidas Golden Ball, while the adidas Golden Shoe went to Macauley Chrisantus of Nigeria.
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Nigeria make it three
Sunday 9 September 2007
In only the fourth FIFA U-17 World Cup final to go to penalty kicks, Nigeria kept their cool to beat Spain 3-0 and take the trophy for the third tim...
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King of the world
Saturday 8 September 2007
Ahead of the final on Sunday, FIFA.com talked to the unsung hero of the Golden Eaglets, King Osanga.
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Title dreams for versatile Iago
Saturday 8 September 2007
Ever willing to carry out coach Juan Santisteban's instructions, Iago spoke to FIFA.com about his desire to help Spain beat Nigeria in Sunday's fina...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Youngsters gear up for glory
Saturday 8 September 2007
Spain and Nigeria, the European and African champions, are preparing to meet in the final of Korea 2007 in Seoul's FIFA World Cup Stadium.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Golden Eaglets reach the final
Thursday 6 September 2007
Goals from Macauley Chrisantus, Yakubu Alfa, and Kabiru Akinsola helped Nigeria seal a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Germany in Suwon.
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A tale of two keepers
Thursday 6 September 2007
THE SEMIS REPLAYED - David De Gea had a night to remember as Spain defeated Ghana, but Rene Vollath had a match to forget against Nigeria.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Chrisantus: Oyachukunogaja!
Wednesday 5 September 2007
Nigeria's Macauley Chrisantus heads the scoring chart in Korea with six goals and has warned semi-final rivals Germany he is hungry for more.
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Kroos: We believe
Wednesday 5 September 2007
Germany captain Toni Kroos tells FIFA.com that his side have the qualities required to beat Nigeria despite going into their semi-final as underdogs...
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In-form duo face off in semis
Tuesday 4 September 2007
Thursday's semi-final in Suwon sees Nigeria, who have won all five of their games at Korea 2007, take on Germany, themselves with four straight wins...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Africa or Europe for Korean crown
Sunday 2 September 2007
THE DAY REPLAYED - A superb display from Germany and an efficient performance from Nigeria set up a semi-final clash between the two nations in Suwo...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Nigeria maintain excellent progress
Sunday 2 September 2007
Inspired by potent striker Macauley Chrisantus, the Africans defeated Argentina 2-0 in Cheonan to book a place in the last four.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Sauro, the unorthodox hero
Saturday 1 September 2007
FIFA.com invites you to meet Argentina's Round-of-16 hero, a defender who bounced back after a month on the sidelines with two goals against Costa R...
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Stakes are high for Argentina and Nigeria
Saturday 1 September 2007
There will be a treat in store for fans at the Cheonan Sports Complex on Sunday when Argentina and Nigeria do battle for a semi-final spot.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Giants clinch last eight places
Thursday 30 August 2007
THE DAY REPLAYED - Argentina, Nigeria, England and Germany booked their places in the quarter-finals as brave attempts by Costa Rica, Colombia, Syri...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Nigeria battle back from behind
Thursday 30 August 2007
Trailing to a solid Colombia side in their Round of 16 tie, Nigeria showed great inner strength to emerge 2-1 winners and take their place in the qu...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Julio leading Colombian quest
Wednesday 29 August 2007
The gifted midfielder insists his side are showing no ill effects from the defeat against Ghana and are ready to take on Nigeria.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Rabiu in Okocha's footsteps
Wednesday 29 August 2007
Having already drawn comparisons with his nation's idol, Jay-Jay Okocha, Rabiu Ibrahim is taking fame in his stride.
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Tough test for favourites Nigeria
Wednesday 29 August 2007
Favourites Nigeria and outsiders Colombia will meet in Gwangyang for what promises to be a hard-fought match.
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Gwangyang gripped by football fever
Tuesday 28 August 2007
An industrial city with a population of 140,000, Gwangyang has always been proud of its port and steel mills, the largest in the world. These days,...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Records rewritten in first phase
Tuesday 28 August 2007
From the fastest goal in the history of FIFA finals tournaments to a series of last-gasp strikes, FIFA.com takes a look at the statistics from the f...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Group D: Nigeria steam ahead, France limp through
Monday 27 August 2007
Most expected France and Nigeria to progress from Group D and so it has proved. However, the routes taken by the two teams into the Round of 16 coul...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Hail to the Chef
Sunday 26 August 2007
A special signature dish for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007 and the challenges of cooking for six national squads are revealed by Executive Chef...
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Sextet advance as Nigeria thrill
Saturday 25 August 2007
THE DAY REPLAYED - France, Argentina, Syria and even the inactive Korea DPR, Colombia and Germany had their places in the Round of 16 cemented, as Nig...
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Eaglets fly high over Haiti
Saturday 25 August 2007
A brace apiece from Macauley Chrisantus and Sheriff Isa helped Nigeria to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group D with a 4-1 win over Haiti in...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Nigeria hungry for success
Friday 24 August 2007
Giants, monsters and steamrollers... Those are just a few of the terms used to describe Nigeria's impressive U-17 team. And the Golden Eaglets have...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Haitians hoping to tame the Eaglets
Friday 24 August 2007
Already qualified Nigeria face Haiti with a 100-percent record in their sights. As for the Caribbeans, a victory may just be enough to keep their Kore...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Duo advance as No10s shine
Wednesday 22 August 2007
THE DAY REPLAYED - Spain and Nigeria progressed to the Round of 16, Argentina found their form to beat Honduras 4-1, and newcomers Haiti held former c...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Nigeria through in style
Wednesday 22 August 2007
Nigeria sealed qualification from Group D thanks to a 3-0 victory over Japan, with two-goal Macauley Chrisantus taking his tally to three in two gam...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Next round in sight for Japan and Nigeria
Monday 20 August 2007
Having clocked up opening-day wins against Haiti and France respectively, Japan and Nigeria cross paths in Gwangyang with their sights on the Round...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Trio triumph as newcomers impress
Sunday 19 August 2007
THE DAY REPLAYED - Spain, Nigeria and Japan served notice of their title intentions on a day when Syria held Argentina to a draw and Honduras and Ha...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Nigerians squeeze past France
Sunday 19 August 2007
In the first match in Group D, a goal in either half was enough for Nigeria to overcome a competitive but ultimately wasteful France team.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Titans clash in Gwangyang
Saturday 18 August 2007
Group D could not ask for a better opening spectacle. France and Nigeria, two previous winners of the tournament, come face-to-face with the intenti...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Duo seek past assurance
Saturday 18 August 2007
Going into a global tournament, omens inspring confidence come in all shapes and sizes. France and Nigeria can both point to past indicators that bo...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Brazil the favourites for FIFA.com fans
Friday 17 August 2007
Most FIFA.com users see the Seleção as strong favourites to lift the title at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
World ready for Korean kick-off
Thursday 16 August 2007
On Saturday, the 12th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup will commence. Over the ensuing three weeks, the watching world will be treated to its uniq...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Group D: Winning traditions and great ambitions
Tuesday 14 August 2007
While former winners France and Nigeria need no introduction, Japan can compete with the best at every age level and minnows Haiti are eager to make...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Brazil win Eight Nations
Monday 25 June 2007
South American champions Brazil won the Eight Nations International U-17 Tournament by defeating Nigeria in a penalty shoot-out after Saturday's fin...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007
Continental kings prepare for finals
Friday 15 June 2007
Five continental champions will warm-up for Korea 2007 in an eight-team mini tournament, which will give the host nation chance to fine-tune its own...
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Golden Eaglets soar to the top
Tuesday 27 March 2007
Nigeria have won the CAF Africa U-17 Championship in Togo and are now looking forward to participating at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Nigeria and Ghana head for Korea
Wednesday 14 March 2007
Two-time winners of the FiFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria and Ghana booked passage to Korea 2007 with two wins from their first two matches at the CAF qua...
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African teams target Korea
Tuesday 6 March 2007
The four teams that reach the semi-finals of the CAF Africa U-17 Championship in Togo between 10-24 March will also book a place at the FIFA U-17 Wo...
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Eritrea & Burkinabe join African elite
Monday 11 December 2006
Little Eritrea succeeded at the weekend where Senegal, Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire all failed by qualifying for the CAF African U-17 Championship.
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