Date: Saturday, October 17.
Kick-off Time: 9:00pm Nigerian Time
Venue: Estadio Nacioval Julio Martinez Pradanos Santiago De Chile
The U-17 football team of Nigeria, Golden Eaglets, will begin their defense of the title they won two years ago when they go up against USA in Chile on Saturday October 17.
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FT: Nigeria 2-0 USA. Nigeria start the defence of their trophy with a solid win 
87′ RED CARD! USA’s Auston Trusty sent off for stamping on Osimhen83′ USA Sub: Da Silva comes off the bench to replace Gallardo72′ Fierce drive by Anumudu causes the goalkeeper problems
69′ Anumudu (NIG) booked. First booking of the game.67′ USA Sub: ADAMS comes off the bench to replace OLOSUNDE
61′ Victor Osimhen gives Nigeria a two goal lead.50′ GOAL Nigeria – Chukwudi Agor gets to a lose ball in the box and puts it home 1-0 Game back on! Nigeria gets the ball rolling.HT: Nigeria 0-0 USA.34′ still 0-0. Evenly played match between the two teams to this point15′ Free-kick to USA, taken by John Nelson. Nigeria launch a counter now. Chukwudi Agbor’s shot goes wide however.13′ Haji Wright with the best chance in the early going! just puts a redirection from a C. Pulisic cross over the bar from close range.11′ The Nigerian defence under threat but keeper Udoh gathers at second attempt. Nigeria get a corner now.0′ Game on! Nigeria has officially begun their title defence.
Nigeria: A. Udoh; J. Lazarus, T. Ibe, D. Enogela, F. Bambgoye; U. Osimhen, C. Agor, E. Ikwu; K. Nwakali (c), U. Anumudu, E. Osinachi
USA: W. Pulisic; Olosunde, Nelson, Trusty, Arellano (c); Calvillo, C. Pulisic, Zendejas; Wright, Gallardo, Perez
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