Nigeria’s Under-17 football team, the Golden Eagles, is set to face Sweden in their second match of the Under-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Nigeria seeks to build on their impressive 6-1 victory over defending champions Mexico in the opening match. The team, led by Kelechi Iheanacho, aims for another win to secure direct qualification for the round of 16. Iheanacho, who scored four goals against Mexico, is expected to be a key player in the encounter against Sweden. Nigeria, with a rich history in the competition, is a three-time champion, while Sweden is participating for the first time in the final phase of the Under-17 World Cup.
U17 WORLD CUP/NIGERIA-SWEDEN: DISPLAY OF SUPREMACY IN GROUP F
