Thursday 5 November 2015

Nigeria, Mali set up an All Africa U17 final

Nigeria and Mali are through to the final of FIFA U17 World Cup, the second time countries from the same federation will be playing in the final.

The first time was in Japan 1993 when when Ghana and Nigeria played in the final of the tournament.

Mali beat Belgium by 3-1 to reach the final, while Nigeria beat a tactical-side Mexico by 2-4 to set up a place with their African counterpart in the final.

Mexico will take on Belgium in a third place match to decide on who gets the bronze.

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