Umeh backs Eaglets for success

After securing a 1-0 away win in the first leg in Kinshasa, Nigeria’s U-17s host to the young Leopards of DR Congo in the return leg the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on today.“I have no doubt about the ability of the Golden Eaglets to not only win, but win convincingly,” Umeh said. “I have […]

After securing a 1-0 away win in the first leg in Kinshasa, Nigeria’s U-17s host to the young Leopards of DR Congo in the return leg the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on today.
“I have no doubt about the ability of the Golden Eaglets to not only win, but win convincingly,” Umeh said. “I have followed the exploits of the team since Emmanuel Amuneke took over and I know for certain that he has been working hard to ensure he raises another world conquering squad.” 


Nigeria won a record fourth FIFA U-17 World Cup title in the United Arab Emirates last year, with Manu Garba as head coach and Amuneke as his first assistant, but the world champions have been promoted to the U-20 team and the former African Footballer of the Year has had to start from the scratch.
“Amuneke has shown excellent determination as a coach as he used to show in his playing days. His new boys did not fare badly at the WAFU B Tournament in Togo and their victory over the Congolese in Kinshasa shows the improvement the squad has made generally. 

“I have the assurance of the coaching crew that they will not underrate the Congolese, which is always a good way to approach a match.” 


The winner of the fixture between Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo will take on the winner between Ethiopia and Gabon in the final round of the series in September.