Chile 2015: Pinnick Reacts To Eaglets Victory Over Mexico

The NFF President Amaju Pinnick was full of joy after the Golden Eaglets defeated Mexico 4 – 2 in to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Amaju Pinnick and Emmanuel Amuneke

Pinnick, who visited the team before the clash in Concepcion, praised the players for showing great spirit to come from one goal down to upstage Baby El Tri.
He told thenff.com:  “I’m very excited, not only with the result, but the way the boys came fighting back after that early goal by Mexico. I keep saying that we have the potential to be world champions in several areas of endeavour.

He continued: “These boys have done Nigeria proud. They will go up against Mali on Sunday with great confidence and discipline, and emerge victorious.”
Holders Nigeria have reached their second consecutive final. The Eaglets head to Vina Del Mar on Sunday, October 8 for an all-African final against continental champions Mali, while Mexico will face off against Belgium for third place earlier the same day.