Bankole Olowookere On Cloud Nine After Making Word Cup History With Flamingos

Bankole Olowookere made historical past on Friday when he led the Flamingos to a victory over the US within the quarterfinal of the U17 Ladies’s World Cup, changing into the primary head coach to guide Nigeria to the semifinal spherical.

Nigeria took the lead within the twenty sixth minute when Edafe Omamuzo scored from the spot however the Individuals equalized by way of Amalia Villarreal earlier than the tip of the primary half. The encounter led to a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, with Nigeria occurring to win 4-3 on penalties and attain the semi last of the match for the primary time.

In response to the result, Olowookere acknowledged that he feels on high of the world for having carried out his nation proud. He instructed the media:

“I really feel on high of the world. I really feel completely happy. I really feel nice. I really feel making Nigeria proud as of this time is among the finest issues I can ever do for my technology. I’m completely happy to have the ability to make my mark and being a part of the people who contribute to the expansion of Nigeria is a factor of pleasure to my life and to my household and to those who know me.”

Nigeria will face Colombia in a spot for the last on Wednesday, 26 October. The match can be performed on the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. Olowookere is decided to achieve the ultimate. He mentioned:

“We will do extra. That’s what I inform the ladies,” he continued. “Should you’ve carried out properly, you are able to do higher. If we’ve gone to the semi last, who says we can not get to the ultimate? We’re placing our technique collectively and with the assistance of God we are going to play within the last, and that’s the expectation of tens of millions of Nigerians.”

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