Exclusive: How Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets plotted West Germany’s defeat in the FIFA U-16 World Cup final in 1985 – An insider’s account by team captain Nduka Ugbade Winning the first-ever U-16 World Cup was memorable but the path to victory including in the final game against West Germany was very significant for the strategy sessions …
As the world celebrates the 35th anniversary of Nigeria’s triumph at the inaugural FIFA U-16 World Championship in China in 1985, the captain of that victorious Golden Eaglets team, Nduka Ugbade has looked back in regret at the circumstances that led to his setting all of his football memorabilia on fire, including his winners medal. …
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OTD in 1985, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the 1st ever FIFA U-16 World Championship (photos/video) On August 11th, 1985 the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the inaugural edition of the FIFA U-16 World Championship. The Golden Eaglets were underdogs going into the tournament but recorded several impressive victories to advance to the final. Advertisement …
