Emmanuel Amuneke reacts to FIFA's decision to withdraw Nwakali's award.

Golden Eaglets manager, Emmanuel Amuneke has said that FIFA’s decision to strip Kelechi Nwakali of the bronze boot award given to him at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile should be respected. The world governing body in a letter addressed to the NFF yesterday admitted erroneously awarding the no 10. player the golden boot instead of his teammate Samuel Chukwueze at the closing ceremony of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

"We have to respect FIFA's decision but I must let you know that our priority in Chile was to win the trophy and I want to thank God that against all odds, we were able to achieve that and anything after that is not really seen as a big deal. Since they have admitted that it was a mistake, we have to leave it like that while the two players concentrate on their career.

"I am sure they still have a lot to achieve in life and I can only pray that the Almighty God see them through." The ex Nigerian player told CompleteSportsNigeria.com