Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has expressed satisfaction with the Flying Eagles performance in Wednesday’s clash with Kenya.
Aliyu Zubairu’s side held the Rising Stars to a 2-2 draw in the Group B encounter.
Kparobo Arierhi and captain Daniel Bameyi were on target for the seven-time champions.
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“I’m very happy with our U20 team’s qualification. It wasn’t an easy match, because we were up against a very good team (Kenya). We reacted in this match. Every time we conceded a goal, the team responded well,” Chelle told CAFonline.
“I felt we were a little tired. “It’s true that we struggled with our attacking play, but it was a very interesting match to watch.”
Adding to his views on qualification, Chelle emphasised that the importance of this tournament goes far beyond results.
“U20 are 19-year-olds, 18-year-olds. These are players who, in a year, or even two years, will be in their country’s senior national team. There are good players in this team, there are some in the Kenyan team too. I think it’s good to come and watch”, added the 47-year-old.
