Fifa U-17 World Cup Update: Nigeria retains title as Mali and Belgium finish Second and Third Respectively

After a hard fought match up between Nigeria and Mali, the Golden Eaglets came out victorious.

Overall, it was an open encounter, with both teams threatening in the early stages of the game.

Though Nigeria, threaten in the early stages of the game, the Malians, found their rhythm, and looked more likely to open the scoring in the first half.

The goals, didn't come until after the break when the tournaments highest goal scorer, Osimhen, latched on to a sublime pass from Okonkwo, and beyond the helpless Mali goalie. Though the goal, didn't dither the momentum of the Malians. As they continued to threaten the Nigeria goal. But few minutes from stoppage time, Bamgboye, added a second and the last goal of the match, which gave Nigeria the momentum to carry on, and retain their title.

Meanwhile, Mali, was crowned second of the tournament.

Belgium who defeated Mexico earlier in the day, were crowned third