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FIFA celebrates Kanu, Babayaro, 26 years after epic U17 World Cup final victory
written by Mohammed Saliu
On this day 26 years ago, Wilson Oruma, Kanu Nwankwo and Celestine Babayaro inspired Nigeria to a second U17 World Cup title, in Japan, to win a second title.
History was made yet on Sunday at the Total U-17 African Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 when Mali became the first country to retain the title following a 1-0 win against the Black Starlets of Ghana.
Ghana’s Under-17 team have been hit by an outbreak of malaria rendering more than five key players as doubts for the semi-final clash against Niger in the ongoing CAF U17 Championship.
Credit: TVC News