Mali have been crowned the 2015 African
Under 17 Champions after a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the final in
Niamey on Sunday. Second half Goals from Siaka Bagayoko and Aly Malle sealed Mali's victory.
It is the first time in Mali's history that their Eaglets have won the youth competition. Previously, the closest they had come to winning the
title was in 1997, finishing as runners-up to eventual winners Botswana.
Both Mali and South Africa went into Sunday's final
having already faced each other in the group phase of the competition,
when South Africa fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2.
However, Mali did not allow that to happen again, defending staunchly after taking the lead in the latter part of the match. Nigeria lose bronze to Guinea in third place match.
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