Swiss win U-17 World Cup

Debutants Switzerland were crowned Under-17 world champions on Sunday when they defeated hosts and defending champions 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 leading to this championship game, and did well to contain the Golden Eagles of Nigeria, before they dealt the killer blow through Seferovic to the disappointment of the 60,000-strong crowd.

Nigeria were overwhelming favourites 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.