June 05, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, has extended heartfelt encouragement and gratitude to the country’s under-20 national team, following their departure from the FIFA U20 World Cup finals at the hands of South Korea on Sunday evening.
The Flying Eagles, representing the West African nation, succumbed to a 1-0 defeat in extra-time against the Asian opponents during a tense quarter-final clash held at Argentina’s Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades.
Taking to his official Twitter account, Peseiro expressed his support and admiration for the Flying Eagles, saying: “Heads up, Flying Eagles! What you have demonstrated in this World Cup is a source of immense pride for the Nigerian people.” The Portuguese tactician further commended their unwavering determination and acknowledged their rightful place among the top eight teams in the world.
In related news, Peseiro is set to announce the squad for the Super Eagles, who will face Sierra Leone in a 2023 AFCON qualifier on June 18. The eagerly anticipated match will be held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia, with a 5pm kickoff time.
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