Nigeria retain FIFA U-17 title

Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar as the 2015 edition of the tournament came to an end last Sunday.

Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking 10th goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Goalkeeper Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015.

The penalty came as both sides were just finding their rhythm in the opening exchanges, Chato the culprit with a handball. Ebere saw his low effort saved brilliantly by Diarra, the No 17's follow up header hit the bar before a third bite of the cherry was blocked by the Malian defence.

Osimhen scored his record-breaking goal, seeing him surpass the nine goals scored by Florent Sinama Pongolle in 2001 and Souleymane Coulibaly 10 years later.

In the second half, the holders doubled their advantage with Bamgboye bursting down the Nigerian left before smashing a powerful effort at goal, Diarra standing little chance.

Despite a couple of late chances for Mali from corner kicks, Nigeria retained possession for large spells and saw the game out to retain their crown.