Golden Eaglets have promised Nigerians a goals
feast in today's FIFA U-17 World Cup semifinal match
with Sweden at Rashid Stadium, Dubai.
Eaglets have scored 20 goals in five matches, the
most by any team in the tournament holding in the
United Arab Emirates and as they gear up for another
match with the Swedes, who they held to a 3-3
thrilling draw at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al
Ain, the
Nigerians, who could only manage to score twice in
Saturday's quarter final win against Uruguay, say
goals will come aplenty against the Scandinavians.
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – NOVEMBER 02:
Players of Nigeria pose for a team photo prior to the
FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Quarter Final match
between Uruguay and Nigeria at Sharjah Stadium on
November 2, 2013 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
(Photo by FIFA)
"I am confident the team will score many goals
against Sweden", said midfielder Akinjide Idowu,
ruled out of today's game because of two yellow
cards. "Even though I am not going to play, I am very
confident that the other players will do well.
Sweden are good but we want this win more and are
ready to go the extra mile to achieve our
target",added Idowu at the pre-match conference.
Also speaking, Coach Manu Garba said the match will
be played with all seriousness, noting that "we can't
afford to go back to Nigeria empty handed without
the cup. These boys will win tomorrow (today) and go
on to win the Cup.
It's the Cup or nothing for us. The game will be tight
but the players are ready to score many goals
against Sweden.
"I repeat that it is the Cup or nothing for us. We have
come a long way and can't afford to lose now. We will
beat Sweden", added Garba, who conceded that
Sweden are good in the air.
"They have tall players, which make them good with
aerial balls but I have the antidote to cut off their
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