AFCON U17: Nduka Ugbade remains positive despite loss to Morocco

Nigeria’s underneath seventeen male group coach, Nduka Ugbade has reacted to the loss in opposition to Morocco within the on going African Cup of Nations, AFCON U-17 championship in Algeria on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The Golden Eaglets have been humbled by the Junior Eagles of Morocco by a aim to nil after an aim within the 2nd of the minute by Tochukwu Ogboji.

Ugbade whereas talking after the match attributed the loss to not the taking part in capability of his boys, however to the tactical capability of the North African aspect which was superior to his group.

“All the pieces labored effectively. We managed the sport however tactically Morocco managed the result.

We had just a few errors as effectively however we created so many probabilities, and the one drawback is that we couldn’t rating.

He acknowledged that going ahead, the group wanted to make sure they’re extra environment friendly in taking their probabilities and work tougher subsequent time.

“It does occur in soccer. It isn’t an odd factor, however you will need to right and guarantee we’re extra environment friendly in entrance of the aim.

“We have to be extra environment friendly with the possibilities we now have. We’ll attempt to search for some other ways tactically to influence the result of the sport. We’ve an opportunity, but additionally, that probability can fade away. We’ve to work exhausting,” he concluded.

The Golden Eaglets will play South Africa who’re on similar factors with Nigeria of their final group make or mar encounter on Friday.

By Uche Dozie