Two–time silver medalists Nigeria believe they can overpower fellow African representatives Senegal, Monday night and reach the FIFA U20 World Cup quarter-finals in Poland.
Flying Eagles Senegal, second at Africa’s continental tournament in Niger Republic earlier in the year, where Nigeria finished fourth, topped Group A in Poland to reach the Round of 16, with Nigeria just squeezing through as one of the best four third-place finishers.
However, the good old cliché says football is no mathematics and anything can happen when eleven players oppose another set of eleven players.
Even at the tournament in Poland, one can reflect on the group stage elimination of a skilful and cohesive Portuguese team after being forced to a draw by homeward-bound South Africa, just as Norway, who pounded Honduras 12-0, left the tournament on the same day as their victims.
Coach Paul Aigbogun has close to a full squad to choose from, meaning defender Valentine Ozornwafor would be back at the heart of defence to partner Aliu Salawudeen.
