The coach of the Nigeria U17 team Nduka Ugabde has confessed that he is afraid of their next group opponent Morocco ahead of tomorrow’s clash at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ugbade led his team to a 1-0 win over Zambia in their opening game with Divine Favour scoring the goal that decided the game in favor of Nigeria with a little over 15 minutes left to play.
Despite his team’s dominant display and the fact that a win will see them book a place in the quarter final , the coach said he has fears over facing Morocco because of their tactical nature but insists that his team will go all out for a win.
“It is going to be a very tough match and I must admit that I am very afraid of Morocco myself. But, we are going for just three things; win, win win,” Ugbade said in Tuesday’s press conference, as he previewed the duel against the Atlas Cubs.
The Maghreb country leads Group B with three points and two goals from their 2-0 victory over South Africa on Match Day One, while the Golden Eaglets are second also with three points, but with only a goal following their opening day 1-0 win over Zambia.
Whoever wins the duel on Wednesday will affirm their place in the last eight and Ugbade says he wants this to be his side.
“Morocco is a very good tactical side. I watched a bit of their match against South Africa and I was impressed with how they played. They defend very well and are tactically disciplined and very compact. We are going to see a very big tactical battle,” said the coach.
Osas Mahawi
