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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Swiss take their place in history
Monday 16 November 2009
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Swiss joy triggers Eaglet tears
Sunday 15 November 2009
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Spanish snatch podium place
Sunday 15 November 2009
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Podium berth up for grabs
Friday 13 November 2009
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Young marksmen eye prize
Friday 13 November 2009
The race for the adidas Golden Shoe is still wide open with one day of matches to go. FIFA.com runs the rule over this tight striking race.
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High hopes for Spain's Isco
Friday 13 November 2009
In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Spanish winger Isco talks about his team's performance in Nigeria and his ambitions for the future.
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Colombia down but not out
Friday 13 November 2009
Despite a heavy defeat to Switzerland, Colombia are still aiming to make history by beating Spain to earn their first U-17 top-three finish.
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Hosts await steely newcomers
Thursday 12 November 2009
Switzerland belied their status as new boys to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where they will meet the formidable Nigerian hosts.
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Swiss steamroll into first final
Thursday 12 November 2009
Switzerland have reached their first FIFA U-17 World Cup final after smashing ten-man Colombia 4-0 in their Nigeria 2009 semi-final in Lagos.
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Cafeteros' supersub solution
Wednesday 11 November 2009
FIFA.com met with up with the players on Colombia's bench after substitutes hit late equalisers against both Argentina and Turkey.
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Lagos prepares for battle of wills
Tuesday 10 November 2009
The Nigeria 2009 last-four meeting between Switzerland and Colombia has all the makings of a fierce contest between two strong-willed teams.
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Winners show nerves of steel
Sunday 8 November 2009
Colombia and Switzerland battled through to the semi-final stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria after two scintillating last-eight clashes....
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Colombian late show continues
Sunday 8 November 2009
Colombia have cemented their reputation as last-minute heroes, equalising late against the Turks and winning on penalties to move on to the semis.
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Ercan's dream coming true
Saturday 7 November 2009
Turkey as world champions? If his U-17 charges do manage to go all the way, coach Abdullah Ercan will be able to call himself a true visionary.
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Different tactics, same goal
Saturday 7 November 2009
Colombia and Turkey, two teams with nerves of steel, meet in Bauchi on Sunday with a place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on the line....
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Giants continue to tumble
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Argentina and Germany crashed out on the first day of knockout action, as Colombia, Switzerland, Turkey and Italy marched into the quarter-finals....
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Colombia break Argentine hearts
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Colombia shocked favourites and regional rivals Argentina in Ijebu-Ode to book passage to the quarter-finals, where they will take on Turkey.
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Colombia's deadly goal twins
Tuesday 3 November 2009
FIFA.com found out more about Wilson Cuero and Fabian Castillo, the strike partners aiming to shoot Colombia beyond Argentina and into the last eigh...
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Regional foes meet in Ijebu-Ode
Tuesday 3 November 2009
Argentina and Colombia are set to go head-to-head with one aim in mind: continuing their quest for a first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title.
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Iran make history in Group C
Monday 2 November 2009
The Iranians roared to top spot in Group C in Calabar and were followed through by Colombia, while the Dutch and Gambia packed their bags.
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An artist with the ball
Monday 2 November 2009
FIFA.com sat down for a sociable drink with one James Sunday Mathew, who has been dazzling Calabar with mind-boggling feats of ball-juggling.
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Oranje nervous, Kiwis make history
Saturday 31 October 2009
New Zealand earned a draw with Turkey to advance to the last 16, while the Dutch were beaten by Iran and now face an anxious wait.
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Revived Gambians go home
Saturday 31 October 2009
Gambia drew Colombia 2-2 in Calabar for their first point of these finals, but it wasn't enough to keep their hopes of a knockout place alive.
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Mendoza, Calabar's Colombian son
Friday 30 October 2009
Colombia's young wizards, and winger Stiveen Mendoza in particular, have captured the hearts of Calabar, the spiritual home of Nigerian football.
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Last chance for Baby Scorpions
Thursday 29 October 2009
Group C leaders Colombia take on Gambia, who need three points to keep hope alive, in their final match of the section on 31 October in Calabar.
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High drama in the rain
Wednesday 28 October 2009
Torrential rain created havoc at the end of day five at Nigeria 2009, which began with the Dutch reviving their challenge at the expense of Gambia....
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Stalemate in soggy Calabar
Wednesday 28 October 2009
Colombia and Iran failed to reward the rain-soaked fans in Calabar with a goal as they settled for a share of the points in their Group C clash.
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Sadeghian, Iran's level head
Monday 26 October 2009
FIFA.com caught up with the Iranian U-17 captain, whose cool head and opportunistic goal helped undo powerful Gambia in the Group C opener.
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Group C leaders collide
Monday 26 October 2009
High-flying section leaders Iran and Colombia clash on 28 October in Calabar, with lone ownership of Group C's pinnacle on offer.
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Harsh lessons for African pair
Sunday 25 October 2009
On another night of intense action at Nigeria 2009, the fact that relatively few goals were scored did little to detract from a number of historic fir...
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Cool Colombia edge Dutch
Sunday 25 October 2009
South American hopefuls Colombia kept their cool to edge out European powers the Netherlands in the late Group C game from Calabar on Sunday.
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Lively Oranje start the party
Saturday 24 October 2009
The Dutch just missed out on a European title and are hoping to start their Nigeria 2009 campaign with a bang against Colombia in Calabar.
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Expats, beanpoles and b-day boys
Saturday 24 October 2009
Which club has the most players on show at Nigeria 2009? Who is the youngest, and who is the tallest? FIFA.com answers these questions and more....
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Future stars ready to shine
Friday 23 October 2009
The stars of tomorrow will look to shine brightly as the world's best youngsters compete at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria over the coming weeks...
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South Americans are hot favourites
Friday 23 October 2009
With Brazil and Argentina leading the way, a South American nation is tipped to collect the crown at Nigeria 2009 according to FIFA.com users.
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Carnival time in Calabar
Thursday 22 October 2009
There are still three days to go before Nigeria 2009's Group C kicks off in Calabar, but the party has already started in this fun-loving coastal city...
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Group C: Champions clash in Calabar
Wednesday 21 October 2009
The scenic coastal city of Calabar will play host to Nigeria 2009's Group C, which features the champions of both Africa and Asia.
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Discover the stars of tomorrow
Friday 16 October 2009
Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and Xavi have all used the event as a platform to superstardom. You can now see which players will be on show at Nigeria 2009.
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Viafara returns to roots
Monday 21 September 2009
Colombia coach Ramon Viafara will go back to his roots when he takes his U-17 charges to Nigeria in search of glory, as FIFA.com found out.
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Fireworks in the offing
Saturday 8 August 2009
The nations involved in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 learned their destiny as the draw yielded mouth-watering group-stage encounters.
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Nigeria face Germany in opener
Friday 7 August 2009
Nigeria, the reigning FIFA U-17 world champions and hosts will meet Germany in the opening match of the 2009 edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Draw looms for 24
Friday 7 August 2009
The 24 qualifiers are set to discover their group-stage rivals. FIFA.com previews the draw in Abuja, where a host of Nigerian legends will be on hand....
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