StarTimes to broadcast game by 12.00 midnight
GOLDEN Eaglets Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has revealed that his wards have been primed to absorb everything hosts, Chile, would throw at them during today’s second group match at the on-going FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Vina del Mar.

The Nigerians began their campaign at the competition with a 2-0 defeat of the United States, but Amuneke acknowledges that the hosts, with the expected massive home support, would be tougher than the Americans.

The Golden Eaglets arrived at the match city, Vina del Mar, on Sunday their second Group A match, which broadcast rights holders, StarTimes, has announced will start from midnight.

Speaking on the preparedness of his team for the game, Amuneke said, “To win the World Cup, a team must play seven matches and as such, we must not get carried away and be complacent because we beat the USA.
“The match against Chile would be tougher and we want to approach the match with seriousness and high sense of responsibility. We have to be focused because there would be no margin for errors against Chile on Tuesday.”

Amuneke’s boys are leading the group table on three points after Saturday’s games, with Chile and Croatia on one point apiece following their 1-1 opening draw.

The Golden Eaglets had a feel of the Sausalito Stadium yesterday as mandated by the rules and regulations guiding the championship.

Nigeria’s match against Chile will be preceded by another Group A clash involving the U.S and Croatia.
According to the broadcast plan by StarTimes, the U.S will meet Croatia by 9.00 p.m. Nigerian time, while the Golden Eaglets will met Chile by 12.00 midnight.

All the teams will play their last group games simultaneously on Friday, with Nigeria facing Croatia, while the U.S will battle with Chile.