Golden Eaglets: Presidency Rejects Huge Cash Gifts For Cadet World Champions

Hopes of getting fat rewards and cash by the conquering Golden Eaglets has been cut short according to news coming from the presidency. Some sports analysts have raised their voices against huge gifts for the players saying that players from other parts of the world are rewarded with scholarships and developmental programs at this age level.

A reward package proposed by the sports ministry for Nigeria’s team to the recent FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile has been rejected by the country’s government as “too outrageous”, sources at the Presidency have revealed.

The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has sounded it loud and clear the country’s coffers are hugely depleted and as such it cannot afford unnecessary expenditure.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria To Battle Mali In Final

Defending champions Nigeria and impressive outsiders Mali overcame Mexico and Belgium respectively in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 to advance to the final.

In just their fourth appearance at this level, Les Aiglonnets have achieved a feat that no other Malian national side at any age category has ever managed: progressing to the showpiece match of a FIFA-run tournament.

They were made to work hard for their reward, however, as the Belgians went toe-to-toe with them for large portions of the match. Lady Luck also played her part in the Africans’ victory, when a seemingly harmless long ball bamboozled the Belgian goalkeeper and allowed them to take a 2-1 lead.

Mexico 2-4 Nigeria: Watch The Goals & Highlights

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mexico To Face Nigeria In Semi-Final

Mexico will be seeking their pound of flesh when they face Nigeria in Thursday’s FIFA U17 World Cup semi-final in Concepcion after they lost twice to the defending champions two years ago.

Two-time champions Mexico brushed aside Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night to earn a chance to get their revenge against the Golden Eaglets.

They were the better team and deserved their win. Nigeria dumped then defending champions Mexico 5-1 in a group game before the North Americans showed great character by fighting their way to the final, where they again lost 3-0 to the Eaglets.

Nigeria 6-0 Australia: Osimhen Nets Hat-Trick As Eaglets Thrash Aussies

Emmanuel Amuneke's Golden Eaglets returned to winning ways after suffering defeat from Croatia in their last group game. The young Nigerians did not only win they ensured they thrashed their Australian counterparts to equal the highest victorious record in the history of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Reigning FIFA U-17 World Cup champions Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar.

The tale of the first half was compacted into a three-minute period as Nigeria scored twice sandwiched either side of a gilt-edged opening for Australia.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria 6-0 Australia - Watch The Goals & Highlights

Nigeria: Golden Eaglets Arrive In Chile With Hope Of A Back To Back Trophy Win

Emmanuel Amuneke has arrived Chile with his boys in with the hope of wining the U-17 World cup for the 5th time. The inform Golden Eaglets will certainly face major oppositions if they intend to defend the title Nigeria won in 2013.

The Nigeria U17 national team has arrived Santiago, the Chilean capital ahead of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup. The team departed Buenos Aires on Tuesday and touched down in Santiago early on Wednesday morning.

Nigeria, defending champions, are one  of Africa’s four flag bearers at the competition that will run from October 17 to November 8.

Chile 2015: Amuneke Names 21-Man List For FIFA U-17 World Cup

Amuneke's list did not give room for newcomers has most of his regulars made the 21-man list. Most fans will be waiting to see if Amuneke can become an hero by clinching the trophy for the country for a record 5th time, only time will tell....

Nigeria U17 gaffer Emmanuel Amuneke has named his 21-man squad players for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile.

The Golden Eaglets would be hoping to defend the world title they won two years ago at the United Arab Emirates and have been drawn against Chile, USA and Croatia in Group A.

Neymar Blames Self For Brazil's Copa America Failure

Neymar has admitted to making "mistakes" during Brazil's Copa America campaign but insists he has seen the error of his ways. The 23-year-old was sent off in disgrace during the group stage clash with Colombia over the summer after headbutting Jeison Murillo.

The red card saw him handed a four-match ban, which ended his participation in the tournament, but the Selecao captain is confident there'll be no repeat of that indiscipline.

"I can't feel frustrated because it was my fault and my mistake," he said. "I did things wrong and I have learnt my lesson."