BEVERLY HILLS, October 27, (THEWILL) – Nigeria notched a 4-2 comeback win over Hungary Saturday night at Goiania’s Estadio Olimpico in the Group B opener of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2019.
A trio of Golden Eaglet goals in the 79th, 81st and 85th minutes were decisive for the five-time U-17 world champions.
Despite conceding the opening goal three minutes into the match, Nigeria were quick to regain control of the tempo on the pitch.
Captain Samson Tijani was fundamental in connecting his side’s attacking moves.