The Flying Eagles defeated Côte d’Ivoire U-20 2-0 in an international friendly. Captain Daniel Bameyi emphasized the team’s ongoing development, despite the victory. The team is preparing for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and will play Côte d’Ivoire again in another friendly.
In a recent international friendly match on Thursday, the Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 team, secured a 2-0 victory over Côte d’Ivoire U-20. The match served as preparation for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Despite the triumph, team captain Daniel Bameyi acknowledged that the squad is a work in progress, emphasizing the need for continued development.
The match commenced with a goalless first half, and the breakthrough occurred in the 63rd minute when Bameyi converted a penalty following a foul on Divine Oliseh inside the penalty area. Later, in the 82nd minute, Oliseh scored from an assist by Faruq Jimoh, sealing a confident win for the Flying Eagles.
Following the match, Bameyi expressed optimism about the team’s performance but stressed, “We feel good, but most importantly, you must know that we are not there yet. We are still under preparation, working hard to get better and better.” He further noted the team’s commitment to achieving success in upcoming tournaments.
The Flying Eagles are scheduled to face Côte d’Ivoire once again in a second friendly match as they continue to refine their strategies and enhance their readiness for the continental tournament in Ivory Coast. The team is focused on achieving their goal of performing excellently in the WAFU tournament.
In conclusion, the Flying Eagles demonstrated their capabilities with a solid victory against Côte d’Ivoire, but Captain Bameyi’s remarks reflect the team’s acknowledgment of the ongoing journey of improvement and preparation. As they continue their preparations for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, maintaining focus on development will be crucial for their success. Their next friendly will provide further opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and build on this positive performance.
Original Source: soccernet.ng
