Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi insists the team have the quality to emerge the best at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Aliyu Zubairu’s side have recorded one win, and one defeat in Chile 2025.
The seven-time African champions bowed 1-0 to Norway in their first game.
They however scraped past Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a pulsating contest on Friday.
Bameyi Celebrates Win Over Saudi Arabia
Bameyi was in bullish mood after scoring a stoppage-time winner against the Asians.
“I’m happy we got the three points after losing the first game,” Bameyi shared with FIFA after the win at Estadio Fiscal.
“The last time I took part in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, I remember we lost in the quarter-finals to Korea Republic.
“This time I told my team-mates that we had to perform at our best from the first whistle to the last, and today we saw how the goal came in added time.
Flying Eagles Title Quest
The Flying Eagles have been runners-up twice at the U-20 World Cup.
Bameyi and his teammates are however looking to make history this time around by winning the ultimate prize.
“Nothing is impossible in football,” he added.
“It’s a tournament that my country hasn’t managed to win yet, and I think we’ve got the quality in our squad to do what it takes,” added the centre-back.”
The Flying Eagles will take on Colombia in their last group game on Monday.
By Adeboye Amosu
3 Comments
What kind of comment is this? Can you win Colombia or draw then qualify before you start the big talk? Aside penalty I don’t believe you’re the best U20 CB in Nigeria.
Imagine the comment from him, “the last time i was here”……….It shows this guy has been cheating and claiming to be U-20. Bameyi has been on the Nigeria premier league for only God knows. Its well and i pray they qualify for the round of 16
The team that can’t win Saudi Arabia team convincingly is talking of title. Even if the team have the talents how about the coach? Football nowadays is more than talents. The technical input is very important. It’s one thing to have good ingredients and another thing to know how to cook soup.
I reserve my comment for now.