LIVE UPDATE: (FIFA U-17 Championship) Nigeria Vs USA

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are up against the U-17 national team from the United States of America in their first group game at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament in Chile.

The Nigerians are the defending champions are chasing a record fifth triumph at the age-grade competition.

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke leads the side at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago De Chile.

Nigeria’s XI: 1 UDOH (GK),  2 LAZARUS,  4 ENOGELA,  5 ZAKARI,  7, BAMGBOYE, 9 OSIMHEN,  10, NWAKALI (C), 12 AGOR,  14 IKWU,  15 ANUMUDU,  17 EBERE.

USA’s XI: 1 W. PULISIC (GK),  2 OLOSUNDE,  3 NELSON,  4 TRUSTY,  5 ARELLANO (C),  6 CALVILLO,  7 WRIGHT, 9 GALLARDO,  10 C. PULISIC,  11 PEREZ,  20 ZENDEJAS.

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13′ CHANCE! The Americans would have taken the lead but for a good block by Ebere just close to the goal line. Beautiful defensive recovery by the Nigerians who initiate an attack of their own.

11′ There was a minute of scare for the Nigerians as the goalkeeper, Udoh almost spilled the ball to hand the Americans the lead, but he gathers quickly to save.

9′ The Nigerian midfield is momentarily dazzled by an American’s brilliant dash forward, but the Nigerians clear.

8′ Nice through ball to Nigeria’s Osimhen, but he shoots just wide off the post.

5′ Bambgoye does well to win a throw for the Nigerian side as they try to contain the Americans.

4′ Free-kick to Nigeria, to be taken by Nwakali… a flick by a Nigerian from the far post couldn’t quite pose any threat.

1′ Kick off here inside the almost empty stadium. The US side has at least, one Nigerian in their squad.

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