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Updated Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:42 am TWN, AFP

Switzerland wins FIFA Under-17 World Cup

LAGOS -- Debutant Switzerland was crowned Under-17 world champions here on Sunday when they defeated host and defending champion Nigeria 1-0 inside a packed Abuja National Stadium.

Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland the title courtesy of a 63rd minute header.

The Swiss were impressive in the tournament leading up to this championship game, and did well to contain the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, before they dealt the killer blow through Seferovic to the disappointment of the 60,000-strong crowd.

Nigeria were overwhelming favorites to win their fourth Under-17 World Cup, particularly on the back of the full international team's dramatic qualification for next year's World Cup in South Africa 24 hours earlier.

Spain took third place when they defeated Colombia 1-0.

Isco scored the winner in the 75th minute after Spain struggled to translate their dominance into goals.

Nigerian striker Sani Emmanuel was picked as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He scored five goals, all as a substitute.

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December 12, 2009 catrina_lyca@

Wow that’s impressive for the player of Switzerland. They’re very good and handsome too...



	Switzerland players celebrate after winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup final against Nigeria in Abuja, Sunday, Nov. 15. (Reuters) Enlarge Photo


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