AFCON U17: "The quarter-final matches will be very hard nuts to crack" - Nduka Ugbade
Ahead of their quarterfinal game against Burkina Faso Nduka Ugbade believed just like the last group game against South Africa, it'll also be a tough game, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
The Golden Eaglets booked after a thrilling 3-2 win against South Africa. They have Burkina Faso between them and a world cup ticket, that Nduka believes his boys will settle come Thursday.
“We had an interesting match with South Africa and it has prepared us well for further challenges in the competition. We learnt a lot playing Zambia, Morocco and South Africa – all strong teams – in the group phase and that was good furnace for us to be a better squad.
“The quarter-final matches will be very hard nuts to crack because that is the step that earns you the World Cup ticket. None of the four games will be easy. Our interest is Burkina Faso and we are working hard towards achieving success.”
Just like Nigeria, Burkina Faso had a last group game to remember coming from behind to beat and send out of the tournament defending champions, Cameroon.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba
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