Archive for November 4th, 2009

USA Bow to Italy, Return Home

The United States exited the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the knockout stage, losing 2-1 to Italy at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, Nigeria. (more…)

New Zealand Coach Set His Mind On Quarter-finals

New Zealand officials and players prayed earnestly for the table to change so they could face another team other than Nigeria, but their players did not come to pass. They have however accepted their fate saying that the only option left is to throw in everything into the match to win. (more…)

Turkey Qualify To Meet Colombia

By Chigozie Chukwuleta in Enugu

Turkey are looking forward to playing in their first FIFA U-17 World Cup final after drubbing United Arab Emirate 2-0 to  qualify for the Quarter –Finals today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. (more…)