The under 17 team of Nigeria popularly called "Golden Eaglets" defeated Iran by 4-1 in Al Ain on Tuesday. The three time World Youth Champions were clinical in their last 16 tie even without Isaac Success(main striker).
Okon gave the 2007 champions the lead in the 23rd minute before Iheanacho scored his 5th goal of the tournament 2 minutes later.
He later sustained a hamstring injury,but that couldn't stop them from winning 4-1. The Nigerians will now face Uruguay in Saturday's quarter final match. The South Americans defeated Slovakia by 4-2.
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have now scored 18 goals in four matches.
Okon gave the 2007 champions the lead in the 23rd minute before Iheanacho scored his 5th goal of the tournament 2 minutes later.
He later sustained a hamstring injury,but that couldn't stop them from winning 4-1. The Nigerians will now face Uruguay in Saturday's quarter final match. The South Americans defeated Slovakia by 4-2.
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have now scored 18 goals in four matches.
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