Three-time champions, Nigeria, opened their 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign on Saturday with a 6-1 thumping of twice champions and title-holders Mexico in Al Ain City.
In the opening Group F match at the competition holding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Golden Eaglets overcame a nervous start to go top of the group
Nigeria now leads the group with three points and a +5 goals difference from one match, ahead of Sweden and Iraq.
Four goals from Kelechi Iheanacho, and one each from Chidiebere Nwakali and Isaac gave Nigeria a 6 - 1 victory.
Nigeria will face debutants Sweden in their next match on Tuesday, October 22 at the same Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium venue.
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