U20 World Cup: Zubairu States Flying Eagles’ Main Target

U20 World Cup: Zubairu States Flying Eagles’ Main Target

Sampson Adedeji

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has reiterated that the team’s primary objective was to qualify for the next round of the FIFA U20 World Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Nigeria sealed their place in the knockout stage after battling to a 1-1 draw against Colombia in their final group match played in the early hours of Monday.

Speaking after the game, Zubairu commended his players for their resilience against a strong Colombian side.

“It wasn’t easy, but we stood our ground and stayed proactive. We knew they were physically strong and very good on the ball, so we worked hard to close down their passing lanes, and that gave us a little edge,” he said.

The coach added that the team is focused on their ultimate goal rather than potential opponents in the next round.

 “Our main target was to qualify for the next round, and we’re not worried about who we face next.”