Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubair has expressed satisfaction with the team’s qualification to the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after holding Colombia to a 1-1 draw on Monday.
Colombia scored the opening goal in the 51st minute via Kener Gonzalez before Daniel Bameyi leveled parity for the Flying Eagles via the penalty spot in the 86th minute.
Nigeria advance as one of the best third-place teams to the Round of 16, where they will face Group D winners Argentina on Wednesday in Santiago.
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After the game, Zubair praised the players for their ability to compete with Colombia and secure a spot in the Round of 16.
“It wasn’t easy but we stood our ground and were proactive.
“We knew they are physically strong and good on the ball so we tried to deny them passing lanes and that gave us a little edge.
“All we wanted was to qualify for the next round and we are not worried about who we have to face.”
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Well coach, you shoukd be very worried about meeting the Argentines! It would appear like the end of the road at the round of 16 for Flying Eagles of Nigeria! With the performances and struggles they’ve had so far in the group stage, I can’t see them beating a talented, tactical and gritty Argentina u-20 side that beat all comers in their group to accumulate 9- points, next Wednesday 8th of October to qualify for the quarter finals stage of the tournament.
You’ll be facing Argentina as 3rd best in your group. Continue lying and teaching your boys how to lie as well. Abi you said you’re good enough to win the trophy now a result against Argentina will determine the honesty of your team as a whole.
I don’t have to wish you Goodluck because I have had enough of the braggadocious behaviours of people that will make up excuses at the end of the day. Who una dey deceive??? At first against Norway I saw a team spirit despite the loss but the next two matches were back and forth nothing to pick out but loopholes.