The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday congratulated the Flying Eagles on their qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Republic of Poland.
A statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Nneka Ikem-Anibeze said that the Flying Eagles finished prime of A once beating hosts Niger Republic reception 1-0 to pick one among the four tickets at the 2019 U-20 Africa Cup of states.
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“I congratulate you for picking one of the four slots for Africa to play at the World Cup in Poland.
“I have followed the team’s progress in the group stage and I am impressed by their youthful skills, determination and teamwork.
”I commend you for your performance so far in the African Championship and I pray that you scale through your semi final match against Mali and possibly win the trophy. “ he said.
Nigeria would tackle Mali within the 1st semifinal on Wednesday. Mali edged out Gold Coast by a lone goal to qualify.
The second semi final game would be between group b leaders Senegal and runners -up Republic of South Africa. The FIFA U-20 World Cup holding this year in Polska from might 23 – June fifteen would feature Africa’s four semi-finalists.(NAN)
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