FIFA U-17: Nigeria 2009 Images

After going a goal down early against Argentina in their final Group A game in Bauchi, hosts and holders Nigeria stormed back to win 2-1 and book their place in the knockout stages as section winners. Argentina, who went into the game already assured of qualification, will have to settle for second place. VANGUARD

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The Baby Scorpions U-17 National Team of Gambia courtesy of Africa News

Gambian mid-fielder Pateh Nyang (5) gets set for a shot at the Dutch goal area. Photo: NAN/234NEXT

Colombia Castillo scores against Netherlands in Calabar at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nigeria 2009. Photo: FIFA.COM

A stunning injury time goal by Jack Hobson-McVeigh earned New Zealand a historic place in the knockout stages of the FIFA U-17 World Cup beating Turkey in Calabar, Nigeria. Photo courtesy of 3NEWS

Sights from the FIFA U-17 compettion taking place in Abuja. Image courtesy of 234NEXT


Nigerian goal-keeper, Dami Paul, stopping a ball during Nigeria\Germany group match in the FIFA u-17 world cup in Abuja on Saturday (24/10/09). Photo courtesy of 234NEXT

Colombian striker and Iranian defender in Group C match courtesy of Iran Press TV

Eaglets celebrating their 1-0 victory over Honduras. Photo by Gbemiga Olanikan, Vanguard

Jack Warner, chairman of FIFA's organizing committee is not happy with the turn-out and attitude of fans at the Abuja National Stadium. Photo: REUTERS

Golden Eaglets, Omo Ojabu trying to outpace his Argentine marker in their last group match in Bauchi on Friday. Photo: NAN/234NEXT

The draw for the FIFA U17 World Cup held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. L-R, Engr. Sani Ndanusa, Minister of Sports, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, VP recieving the U17 trophy from Mr. Jack Warner, FIFA, VP