FIFA U17 World Cup; Nigeria Vs Hungary: 5 Things You Need To Know

FIFA U17 World Cup; Nigeria Vs Hungary: 5 Things You Need To Know

By Niyi Busari

As the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup begins today with the host Brazil raising the curtain with the competition opener against Canada.

However, five-time U17 world champions Nigeria will today (Saturday) begin their campaign in the championship against Hungary. Coach of the African side, Manu Garba had told reporter in Brazil that his team's target in the group B opener is to pick the maximum three points.

www.bsnsports.com.ng however brings to you 5 important things you need to know before the kick off of the match.

One, Nigeria will pit their wits against Hungary, who booked their ticket to Brazil courtesy of a surprise fifth place in the European qualifiers.

The Africans are the most successful side in the history of the competition but failed to impress in qualifying and will need to up their game in Brazil.

2) Nigeria’s only previous meeting with Hungary came in the quarter-finals of the inaugural competition in 1985, when it was an U-16 tournament. The Africans ran out 3-1 winners.

3) Nigeria's Player to watch
FIFA has chosen Peter Olawale (forward, Nigeria, No12) as the most dangerous player in the Golden Eaglets squad.
Quick, skilful and a powerful presence in the air, Olawale earned a place in the squad despite not featuring in the African qualifiers. He will be expected to provide goals and creativity.

4) The group B opener between Nigeria and Hungary will kick off 9:00 pm Nigerian time at the Estadio Olimpico, Goiania.

5) Nigeria have won the FIFA U17 World Cup title five times, the highest winning country in the world. Based on this, bookmakers have picked Nigeria as favorite to win the first group B match.