U20 AFCON: Aigbogun Calls For U20 AFCON Inclusion in FIFA Calendar

U20 AFCON: Aigbogun Calls For U20 AFCON Inclusion in FIFA Calendar

...We Would Have Done Better If U20 AFCON Os In FIFA Calendar - Aigbogun

By Niyi Busari

Flying Eagles head coach, Paul Aigbogun has advised that the U20 African Nations Cup be included in FIFA calendar to allow participating Nations have their best legs at the competition, BSNSports.com.ng reports

Aigbogun made this disclosure during press conference in Niger optimistic that Nigeria would have done better if FIFA permits inviting foreign professionals within the age bracket.

In his words, "It is unfortunate that U20 AFCON is not on FIFA Calendar, we would have done better with foreign players within the age bracket playing all over the world.

"Though other countries will invite foreign professional as well but we would have done better than this." He insisted.

Flying Eagles will lock horns with Amajita of South Africa on Saturday (today) in Niamey by 4:30 pm in their 3rd place U20 African Nations Cup.

Nigeria who emerged Group A winner drew 0-0 with South Africa in their second group game.

The seven-times African champion will be looking forward to beating South Africa in today's so as not to come back empty handed.