Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun says his players cannot underperform at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup as they are aware of the country’s history in the competition.
Nigeria has won silver twice in 1989 and 2005 and Aigbogun believes this is a difficult history to match but a good start will ensure they equal the feat of their predecessors.
“We have a tough history to match. Silver medals on two occasions and bronze medal once, and a number of quarter-final appearances,” Aigbogun stated.
“That’s why we must start very well, by taking the points against Qatar and then march on with confidence and self-assurance.
“We are flying the flag of nearly 200 million Nigerians, as well as that of the African continent. We have put a lot of work into building a squad that will make Nigeria and Africa proud.”
The Flying Eagles will take on Qatar in their opening match on Friday by 5 pm Nigerian time. Both teams have never met at this level.
