By Victor Okoye
Abuja, June 1, 2023 (NAN) The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), on Thursday in Abuja, commended the Chief Coach of the Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso, the team and the back room staff for their 2-0 victory against Argentina in the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria eliminated host nation Argentina as goals from Ibrahim Muhammad and Rilwanu Haliru Sarki sent the six-time champions out of the FIFA U20 World Cup at the Round of 16 on Wednesday.
Victory took the Flying Eagles to the quarter-finals, where they meet the winner of the Ecuador/South Korea Round of 16 duel to be decided on Thursday.
Isiaka Salami, the Acting President of the
NFCA commended the team for their display of hardwork and determination in the round of 16 match.
This is according to a statement by Isiaka Salami, the Acting President of the Association, signed by Etta Egbe, the association’s Public Relations Officer and made available to NAN on Thursday in Abuja.
Salami praised the leadership, technical and tactical efficiency of Coach Bosso against Argentina which many have rated very high as favourites to win the 2023 Under 20 World Cup.
“We are full of praises for the boys, who gave their best that made Nigeria to record this rare achievement against Argentina.
“I admonish the team to work towards taking the next three important steps to winning the Under 20 World Cup by maintaining that spirit of determination to win and hard work,” he said.
Salami advised the team to celebrate less, be focused and prepare more for the tasks ahead.
He stated that apart from the members of the NFCA who are solidly behind the Flying Eagles, the entire country stands behind them.
“This is the time Nigeria needs the U20 World Cup most.
“We pray for you to succeed”, he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
