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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria 6-0 Australia



Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 24:00 Nigerian Time
Venue: Estadio Sausalito Vina Del Mar

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will today engage their Australian counterparts in the round of 16 of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Chile.

While Nigeria have not lost a second round match in the championship’s history, Australia were beaten 4-0 by Uzbekistan in their last Round of 16 appearance at Mexico 2011.

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90+2′ Full time! Nigeria 6-0 Australia. Osimhen with a hat-trick. Essien, Chukwueze and Kwakali also scoring one each.
88′ Goal!!! Chukwueze makes it 6!!!! He rounds off the GK and slots in. Nigeria 6-0 Australia
86′ GOAL!!!! Sub Edidiong Essien with a powerful diving header to put Nigeria in a super-comfortable position. Nigeria 5-0 Australia
78′ Goal!!!! It’s Hattrick for Osimhen and no. 4 for Nigeria. Another brilliant strike from the youngster. A born finisher! Nigeria 4-0 Australia
73′ Goal!!! Osimhen scores Nigeria’s 3rd. Nigeria 3-0 Australia
52′ Nigeria sub: Kingsley Michael OFF, Chukwudi Agor ON
46′ Game back on! Nigeria starting it this time around.

Osimhen has etched his name into the history books. He’s the first Nigerian player to score in 4 consecutive games at Fifa U17s – AllNigeriaSoccer @Editor_ANS

The Eaglets are so effective on the wings. Still don’t get how we lost this efficiency @ the level of the Super Eagles – Michael Falade @mikkyfaradd

45+2′ Half Time! Nigeria 2-0 Australia
24′ Goal!! Nwakali doubles Nigeria’s lead from the spot.
22′ Goal! Osimhen putting Nigeria ahead with an awesome finish. Nigeria 1-0 Australia
5′ Australia were quick off the blocks but Funsho Bambgoye hits a shot now for Nigeria
0′ Game on! Australia kicks-off

Nigeria: Udoh, Lazarus, Zakari, Enogela, Michael,Anumudu, Bamgboye, Nwakali, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Ikwu

Australia: Dragicevic, Rowles, Bandiera, Caletti (C), Brimmer, Hope, Derrick, Laws, Joice, Vakirtzis, Panetta

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