WAFU B U17: The Goal For Us Is To First Qualify For The Nations Cup Proper
Ahead of their semifinal clash with Côte d'Ivoire on Tuesday, vice captain of Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Yahaya Lawal has set the Nations Cup ticket as their utmost target going into the game, Nigeriasoccernet gathered.
One of the trusted lad of Nduka Ugbade has played in all of Nigeria's games so far putting up good performances.
Speaking ahead of the game, Yahaya said: “Yes we are excited to have gotten to the stage of the competition, the goal for us is to first qualify for the Nations Cup proper and then try and win the tournament.
“We know everyone expects us to win against Ivory Coast cause of our form, but we know they will be a very difficult side, they scored 10 goals in 3 games, so for us we must be wary of their attacking threats.
“The coaches have passed the right instructions to us and I believe with our training and the games we have played so far we can overcome them and limit their attacking chances in the semi-final,” he concluded.
The right-back has already distinguished himself so far in the tournament and can confidently operate also as a left full-back and a wing-back, technically good on the ball and is very good with his tackles. His energy level is second to none and it enables him to join the attack with ease and can equally track back almost immediately.
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