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Editor 2
June 3, 2019
Two–time silver medalists Nigeriabelieve they can overpower fellow African representatives Senegal, Monday nightand reach the FIFA U20 World Cup quarter-finals in Poland.
Flying Eagles Senegal, second atAfrica’s continental tournament in Niger Republic earlier in the year, whereNigeria 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-placefinishers.
However, the good old cliché saysfootball is no mathematics and anything can happen when eleven players opposeanother set of eleven players.
Even at the tournament in Poland, one canreflect on the group stage elimination of a skilful and cohesive Portugueseteam after being forced to a draw by homeward-bound South Africa, just asNorway, who pounded Honduras 12-0, left the tournament on the same day as theirvictims.
Coach Paul Aigbogun has close to afull squad to choose from, meaning defender Valentine Ozornwafor would be backat the heart of defence to partner Aliu Salawudeen.