Nigerian Leader to Host Under-17 World Champions
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will on Sunday host the country's team who won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Nigeria beat Mexico 3-0 in Friday's final in Abu Dhabi to win a record fourth U17 World Cup after they previously triumphed in 1985, 1993 and 2007.
Kelechi Iheanacho was named as the best player of the 24-team competition and Dele Alampasu was named the best goalkeeper.
The team, known as The Golden Eaglets, were expected back in Nigeria on Saturday afternoon.
Officials said they expect President Jonathan to reward the team at Sunday's reception.
Hefty cash gifts, national honors as well as houses in the country's capital Abuja were given to the players and officials by the government when they last won the tournament six years ago.
Source: Agence France Presse
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