FIFA U17 World Cup; Nigeria 3-2 Ecuador: Ibrahim Said Hat trick Sends Nigeria To Round 16

FIFA U17 World Cup; Nigeria 3-2 Ecuador: Ibrahim Said Shoot Nigeria To Round 16

By Niyi Busari

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets once again came back from a 1-2 down to defeat Ecuador 3-2 in their second group match at the ongoing 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

Ibrahim Said's hattrick was enough for Nigeria to pick the Round of 16 ticket having won their first match against Hungary 3-2. Said scored in the 5th minute, 85th and 89th minutes to cancel out Ecuador's 57th minute lead having canceled out Nigeria early goal through Daniel Jinadu's own goal in the 10th minute.

The five-time world champions are now on top of group B table with 6 points from two matches while Ecuador maintain its second position with three points. Hungry and Australia who are yet to play their second match are on zero points.

Nigeria next last match will be against Australia as Manu Garba will be expected to rotate his team in the last group game.