Jonas Komla

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Group B review: Rampant Paraguay spring a surprise; Turkey disappoint

Paraguay finished as toppers in Group B, winning all the three matches, while Mali showed their credentials with impressive performances.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Mali coach Jonas Komla says the team decided to treat each game as the final

Mali on Monday bounced back with a 3-0 victory over Turkey in their second Group B game at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Devoid of big names, Group B has potential to throw up surprise packages

Group B of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 comprises Paraguay, Mali, New Zealand and Turkey and has the potential to throw up the tournament's surprise package.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Despite Mali teenagers' craze for Bollywood, football their only focus in Mumbai

With curbs on using social media during the tournament, it would be safe to say that Mali's U-17 teenagers have come to India with the metaphorical blinkers on.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: African heavyweights Mali eager to bounce back in absence of rivals Nigeria

The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup will present a good opportunity for Mali to bounce back after coming close to winning the elusive trophy just two years ago.