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Last Updated: Thursday, 30 August 2007, 10:32 GMT 11:32 UK
Nigeria win at U-17 World Cup
Nigeria had to come from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 in the second round of the Under-17 World Cup in South Korea.

The win sets up a quarter-final clash with Argentina on Sunday for the Nigerians.

Colombia opened the scoring in the 62nd minute through Santiago Trellez.

Substitute Sherrif Isa grabbed the equaliser for Nigeria just two minutes after replacing King Osanga in the 76th minute.

Then with just seven minutes left on the clock Yakubu Alfa scored the winner for Nigeria.

Ghana are also in the quarter-finals where they will be playing Peru on Saturday.

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