The final of the U-17 World Cup between Nigeria and Mexico is set to take place at 4 p.m. UTC. This marks the second encounter between the two teams in this competition, with Nigeria having dominated Mexico 6-1 in the group stage. The Golden Eagles are considered favorites for the final, with Kelechi Iheanacho being the tournament’s top scorer. Iheanacho expressed confidence, acknowledging that the first encounter left its mark on Mexico, and they would need to be careful. The Nigerian team, led by coach Manu Garba, is looking to bring the trophy back to their country and can count on support from across Africa.
WC U17/FINAL: IHEANACHO “WE WILL HAVE TO BE CAREFUL”
