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Fifa Withdraws Nigerian Captain's Bronze Boot Award

Fifa has admitted its error in awarding Kelechi Nwakali the bronze boot at the U-17 World Cup finals in Chile.

Nigeria: FIFA Withdraws Eaglets Skipper Award

Vanguard, 1 December 2015

World football governing body FIFA have withdrawn bronze boot award from Golden Eaglets skipper Kelechi Nwakali at the recent U17 World Cup in Chile and re-awarded it to compatriot… Read more »
Nigeria: Nwakali Loses FIFA U-17 Bronze Boot to Chukwueze

Daily Trust, 1 December 2015

World football's governing body, FIFA, has admitted its error in awarding Nigeria captain Kelechi Nwakali the bronze boot of the recently-concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in… Read more »

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Nigeria: I Prefer Arsenal - Nwakali

Leadership, 18 November 2015

Nigeria under-17 international Kelechi Nwakali has voiced his desire to play for Arsenal amid reported interest from Chelsea and Liverpool. Read more »

InFocus

Nigeria to Reward Golden Eaglets 30 Years After 1985 Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to reward the Golden Eaglets squad that won the maiden Fifa Youth Championship in China. Read more »
- Nigeria: U-17 FIFA World Cup - Buhari to Redeem 30-Year-Old Pledge to Eaglets
- Nigeria: Chukwu, Omokoro Hail Buhari's Decision to Reward 1985 Golden Eaglets Squad
Nigeria's Imo State Governor Hosts U-17 World Soccer Heroes

Governor Rochas Okorocha will host the U-17 coach Emmanuel Amuneke and four of the Golden Eaglets from his State in celebration of their fifth Fifa World Cup title. Read more »
- Nigeria: Imo Gov Hosts Victorious Eaglets
- Nigeria: Golden Eaglets - FIFA-Badged Referee Advises Against Monetary Gift

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