FIFA U17 World Cup: 5 firsts achieved by India in their maiden World Cup appearance

#1 First goal by an Indian in a World Cup game

Jeakson Singh - India's history maker

India's first goalscorers in football history:

Olympics: 1948, S Raman, v France

Asian Games: 1951, S Mewalal, v Indonesia

Asian Cup: 1964, Appalaraju, v Korea

World Cup (U17): 2017, Jeakson Singh vs Colombia

Yes, a 17-year-old lad from Manipur has created history and become a part of this elite list! It was truly a stunning goal by Jeakson, the second half substitute against Colombia, rising the tallest from a corner and thumping one into the back of the net.

The importance of this goal cannot be termed in just a few words as 'THAT' Jeakson Singh goal will inspire thousands of young footballers to take up the game and make sure that India qualifies for the future editions of the U-17 World Cup.