Not many expected Nigerian Under 17 seventeen team to produce the spark that saw them roast the host team by 5-1.Coach Emmanuel Amuneke said “It is true we were effective up front, but we also knew how to block their passing game, forcing them to play uncomfortably in the midfield,” Emmanuel Amuneke told reporters.
“My players understood the transition game, that is when to attack, when to defend. We also prepared them mentally, it is not easy to play against the host.
“Chile has a god team, but today they lost against the best team. I believe they can qualify for the next round.”
Goals from Samuel Chukwueze (2), Kelechi Nwakali and Victor Osimhen (2) handed Nigeria a comprehensive and impressive win against the South Americans.
Nigeria started the match with star studded players comprising of Lazarus John (Fosla Academy),Lukman Zakari (Unity Academy) and Ejike Ikwu (Starplus FC) lined up in defense alongside the impressive left - back Udochukwu Anumudu.
Manchester City and West Ham target Kelechi Nwakali , Samuel Chukwueze and David Enogela all started in midfield.
Chukwudi Agor, Victor Osimhen and Ebere Osinachi led Nigerian attack .
Starting XI : Udoh, John, Zakari, Ikwu, Agor, Enogela, Nwakali, Chukwueze, Anumudu, Osimhen and Osinachi.
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