F lying Eagles midfielder, Akinjide Idowu has
assured Nigerians that the national U-20 team
have what it takes to win the FIFA U-20 world
cup ongoing in New Zealand.
Nigeria will kick off their campaign against
Brazil on June 1 in what appears to be one of
the star matches of the tournament.
Idowu revealed that the morale of the boys at
the camp is high, saying that it will help them
conquer the five time champions, Brazil, in New
Plymouth.
The 18-year-old U-17 world cup winner, who
was discovered at the NNPC/SHELL Cup has
been the only player who has featured virtually
in all the national team’s matches from the
U17 level since 2013 U17 African
Championship.
“I'm extremely satisfied with our preparation,
the morale of the boys and quality of training
is very high and we are focused that come rain,
come shine we want to win as a team,” Idowu
told Goal .
“I can boldly tell you with what I’m seeing
within the team that the World Cup is going to
be won here in New Zealand by God's grace.
“Going to Germany was a very good tour for
us. We had very competitive friendly matches
and trained with top facilities and equipment.
The experience makes me feel Germany is one
of the best places to prepare for the World
Cup.
“Right from Abuja to Germany and now in New
Zealand - everyone here has shown great
desire to achieve success at the World Cup,”
he said.
The Kogi-born youngster insists his sole
ambition in New Zealand is to give his very
best to power his side to win the
championship just as he solicited for the
prayers of Nigerians.
“The coaches have nothing to worry about
with the players. They have been with us from
the U17 level and know what they want. There
is nothing new to them about the players
except for those coming into the team freshly.
“I can tell anybody that the team can win the
tournament. We are very determined and ready
to give everything to win all matches.
“I hope for nothing short than winning the
World Cup. I have no other prospect and
dream at the World Cup than helping my team
to win the trophy,” he concluded.
Manu Garba’s lads, who secured the World
Cup qualification ticket as African champions,
have been paired against Brazil, North Korea
and Hungary in Group E.
The African powerhouse will begin their
campaign at the age-grade international
competition against Brazil on June 1 by 2am
Nigerian time. Goal
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