The Flying Eagles today will be contending with Mali tonight in Lome, Togo, as the target to reach Sunday’s U20 WAFU Cup Final
It could be recalled that Nigeria’s U20s defeated their long rivals Ghana 4-2 to advance to the semifinals from Group B, while Mali were runners-up in Group A behind Senegal.
The flying Eagles Goalkeeper Olawale Oremade who basically has been impressive for the Nigeria U20s, said we are very optimistic about today’s match.
But the team needs to step up their game more in midfield as to achieve the desirable result.
We need to be at our very best today, reduce our anxieties as well for us to see our ourselves at the final.
Winger Maxwell Effiom who was awarded Man of the Match against Ghana courtesy of his brace.
He said he expects a tough game against Mali, who are big, strong and fast.
Effiom who categorically said who It won’t be an easy one against Mali because matches between the two countries are always strong contest.
But we determine to fight hard to make sure we reach the final Effiom concluded.
