NIGERIA: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - Fans party as Nigeria reaches U17 World Cup final

Record ID: 234728

  • Title: NIGERIA: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - Fans party as Nigeria reaches U17 World Cup final
  • Date: 13th November 2009
  • Summary: LAGOS, NIGERIA (NOVEMBER 12, 2009) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF FANS CELEBRATING THEIR U17 SIDE REACHING THE WOTLD CUP FINAL (8 SHOTS) FIREWORKS OVER THE STADIUM AT NIGHT
  • Embargoed: 28th November 2009 12:00
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  • Location: Nigeria
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Topics: Sports
  • Reuters ID: LVA1ADA6EQ9VR5LP151202MBEM53
  • Story Text: Nigeria will face Switzerland in the Under 17 World Cup final after they beat Spain 3-1 in the semi-final in Lagos on Thursday (November 12).
    The holders opened the scoring through Stanley Okoro and substitute Sani Emmanuele added two before Spain's consolation goal from Borja.
    Switzerland reached the final, which will be played in Abuja, with a 4-0 defeat of Colombia.
    Afterwards enthusiastic home fans flooded into the streets to celebrate.
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