12th African Games: Hard work, Determination Helps Nigeria To Pick Final Ticket - Flying Eagles Midfielder

12th African Games: Hard work, Determination Helps Nigeria To Pick Final Ticket - Flying Eagles Midfielder

Flying Eagles midfielder, Oladoye Adewale has attributed Nigeria win over Mali in the semifinal of Men's football event at the ongoing 2019 African Games in Morocco to hard work and determination, BSNSports.com.ng report.

Oladoye who came from the bench in the dying minutes of the encounter successfully converted his spot kick during the penalty shootouts added that the coaching crew should be applauded for their efforts and encouragement to the players during training and matches.

"First of all, the coaches should be applauded for their relentless efforts and encouragement during training and matches. Also, players' determination and hard work is another major factor why win the semifinal match." He told BSN Sports

Oladoye popularly known as Patrick Veira because of his playing style expressed confident that Nigeria will defeat Burning Faso on Friday when the two countries face each other in the final of the Men's football event.

Burkina Faso set up a final match against Nigeria having defeated Senegal 5-4 on penalties after 1-1 regulations time draw

Nigeria in the same vein, picked the final ticket following a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootouts win over Mali after 0-0 draw.