YWC: Tahiti no match as Nigeria keep hope

Nigeria finished third in Group B of the World Youth Championship following a convincing 5-0 win over Tahiti.

The Africans had a 4-0 lead by half time with goals from Obiora Nwankwo (15th), Ibok Edet (24th), Kehinde Fatai (34th) and Nurudeen Orelesi (45th).

Tahiti went a man down just before the break as Lorenzo Tehau conceded a second yellow card in minute 43.

Namesake Alvin Tehau followed his teammate with a second booking in minute 74, and Nigeria took advantage of the situation as Daniel Adejo added a fifth and final goal near full time.

The chance of Nigeria qualifying for the second round remains slim, although their positive goal record (5-3) may be of positive influence.