Nigeria’s players hold up the trophy as they celebrate winning their U-17 World Cup final against Mexico at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — KT photo by Nezar Balout
Fans enjoying the final at the Mohammad bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — KT photo by Nezar Balout
Balloons being released before the start of the U-17 World Cup final between Mexico and Nigeria. — KT photo by Nezar Balout
Abu Dhabi - Nigeria beat Mexico 3-0 in the Under-17 World Cup final on Friday to win the tournament for a record fourth time.
Nigeria went ahead in the ninth minute through Erick Aguirre's own goal before Kelechi Iheanacho doubled the lead in the 56th. Nigeria captain Musa Muhammed scored from a free-kick in the 81st minute to complete the victory.
Earlier, Sweden clinched third place after beating Argentina 4-1 thanks to a hat-trick by Valmir Berisha. Carlos Strandberg also scored for Sweden, while Lucio Campagnucci found the net for Argentina.
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