Nigeria: 11 Years and Counting – Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup Heroes Still Await Reward

During a reception at the Government House in Calabar, Mr Imoke had promised houses to 21 players and ten team officials.

Friday, November 8, 2024, marks the 11th anniversary of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets’ triumph in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The team, led by Coach Manu Garba, defeated Mexico 3-0 in the final, securing Nigeria’s fourth title in the cadet category.

However, despite this impressive achievement, a promise made to the team by the then-Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke,…