Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, has commended the country’s under-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles for their impressive performance at the 2023 CAF U-20 AFCON in Egypt. The Flying Eagles finished in third place, setting a record as the first team to finish on the podium a record 13 times.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development has urged the Flying Eagles to use the lessons learnt from the competition to prepare for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in May. He believes that although the team may not have achieved their desired outcome, the bronze medal is still better than nothing.
The Flying Eagles have been praised for their impressive display throughout the tournament, despite being considered as underdogs. The team’s victory over Tunisia, which sealed their third place finish, was especially impressive, with a 4-0 score-line.
Nigeria is now looking ahead to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in May. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development has expressed confidence that with the lessons learnt from the CAF U-20 AFCON, the Flying Eagles will be able to put up an impressive show in Indonesia.
The Minister’s appreciation of the team’s performance is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team. It is clear that the Minister has high hopes for the Flying Eagles, and will continue to support them in their efforts to achieve greater success.
