The coach admits there is pressure, but says his technical crew has studied the Ivorians and the players are calm ahead of Saturday’s final group game.
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Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere says his team is determined to bounce back from their opening defeat to Niger Republic when they face Côte d’Ivoire at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Saturday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Eaglets must win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.
Nigeria lost 2-1 to Niger on Wednesday and have no points in Group B. Côte d’Ivoire have one point after drawing 1-1 with Niger in their opener, while Niger have four and have already booked a semi final place.
The coach told the NFF’s website that the squad is in great spirits despite the setback. He described the situation as “a dicey situation,” but added that the team is calm.
Preparing For The Ivorians
Uwejamomere said his technical crew has studied how Côte d’Ivoire play, including their strengths and weaknesses. He said the players have been reminded of how the team wants to play.
He acknowledged a little pressure because it’s a must-win game. The staff’s task, he said, is to keep the players composed and confident that they can get the result they need.
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A Respectful Warning
The coach was complimentary about the opposition. He called Côte d’Ivoire a good side that can fight, and challenged his players to match that intensity.
He added that he knows what his team has to do to win, and that he is confident they can do it.
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What Nigeria Need
The maths are simple. A win would take the Eaglets to three points and past Côte d’Ivoire, while a draw would leave the Ivorians second.
Nigeria conceded twice against Niger, so a solid defensive start will matter as much as goals. A side that has just lost needs to avoid early errors, because there is no room for another one.
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The semi final place is within reach, but only if Nigeria win. The Eaglets say they’re ready, and Saturday will show whether the words become results.
📌 Did You Know?
- Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire also met in the semi-final of the 2024 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Accra, where Côte d’Ivoire won 1-0 and the Eaglets missed out on the U-17 AFCON.
- Group B has only three teams, so each side plays just two group games.
- Nigeria have lost opening games at the 2018 and 2021 WAFU B U-17 championships before recovering to qualify.
- Nigeria are five time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions.
- Niger’s win over Nigeria was played at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou.
