Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are gearing up for their crucial match against Ivory Coast in the 2024 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship with high spirits and a strong determination to secure their first win.
According to the team’s media officer, Sharif Abdullah, the players are highly motivated and have been drawing inspiration from previous setbacks during team meetings.
Abdullah emphasized that the match is a must-win, and the players are ready to give their best.”The spirit in the camp is very high. The boys know it’s a must-win game. They’ve held meetings among themselves to draw inspiration from previous setbacks and are ready to give their best,” He said.
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Head coach Aliyu Zubairu has been preparing the team intensively, with final training sessions in Lome ahead of the tournament.
The team aims to secure a ticket to the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and restore Nigeria’s dominance in age-grade football.
Zubairu expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and stressed the importance of the upcoming matches.
The Flying Eagles, who are defending their title, lost 1-0 to Burkina Faso in their first match and will meet Ivory Coast next in Group B.
Their preparations have included studying their opponents’ matches to develop effective strategies.
The team’s successful defence of their title in the last edition held in Niamey adds to their confidence as they gear up for their next match.
