Flying Eagles assistant coach Nduka Ugbade has dismissed the tag of
favourites placed on his team, insisting all semifinalists have a chance
to win the 2015 African Youth Championship, AYC.
The team will play against her archrivals Ghana on Wednesday, while the following day hosts Senegal take on Mali for a place in the final of the biennial U20 competition.
“No, we’re not the favourites. We’re just like the other teams who have qualified for the semifinals,” said Ugbade, who as a player has represented Nigeria at U17, U20 and full international levels.
“We’re a young side and we respect all the other teams, who have an equal chance of winning the cup.”
Ugbade admitted it would be a difficult game for the Flying Eagles against rivals Ghana.
“As a young boy growing up, I always knew that matches between Nigeria and Ghana are often very difficult for both sides,” he said.
“Ghana are a good footballing side, but we will try to find solutions against them within the 90 minutes.”
The team will play against her archrivals Ghana on Wednesday, while the following day hosts Senegal take on Mali for a place in the final of the biennial U20 competition.
“No, we’re not the favourites. We’re just like the other teams who have qualified for the semifinals,” said Ugbade, who as a player has represented Nigeria at U17, U20 and full international levels.
“We’re a young side and we respect all the other teams, who have an equal chance of winning the cup.”
Ugbade admitted it would be a difficult game for the Flying Eagles against rivals Ghana.
“As a young boy growing up, I always knew that matches between Nigeria and Ghana are often very difficult for both sides,” he said.
“Ghana are a good footballing side, but we will try to find solutions against them within the 90 minutes.”
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