FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria eliminated against Netherlands

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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2019 U-17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Okay.ng understands that the Nigerian team lost to Netherlands 1-3 in the Round of 16.

Netherlands eliminate Nigeria in the 2019 U-17 FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Hansen scored the first goal for the Netherlands in the 3rd minute of the match.

However, Olusegun cuts in and curls in from the edge of the box for Nigeria’s equaliser.

Hansen netted his second goal for the Netherlands to secure a lead against Nigeria in the 14th minute.

The Netherlands was awarded a penalty kick where Hansen grabs his hat-trick with a well-taken strike from the spot.

The Golden Eaglets before their exit from the tournament recorded wins against Hungary and Ecuador.

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