The U17 World Cup has a real carnival atmosphere
Nigeria 4-0 Japan
Nigeria have sent a out the clearest warning possible at the U17 World Cup that they are in form, scoring goals and ready to lift the trophy.
They demolished Japan in the second of their group B games, confirming their place in the last eight.
At the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, on the island of Tobago, it was all Nigeria.
Group B
Nigeria P2 Gd5 Pts6
France P2 Gd1 Pts3
Japan P2 Gd-3 Pts3
U.S.A. P2 Gd-3 Pts0
Goals came
fromFemi Opabunmi and Karimu Shaibu in the first half, and Victor Brown and Omonigho Temile in the second.
The other group game ended France 5-3 United States, putting the US out of the tournament.
After the match Nigeria`s coach, Musa Abdullahi said he had been pleased with his side`s performance, especially after the first outing against France.
"I was not happy after our last match, but this time the team did well."
The man of the match away went to Nigeria`s Suleiman Mohammed.
