Argentina 2023: Ambassador Ikurusi Charges Flying Eagles To Go For glory

The Nigerian Ambassador to Argentina, His Excellency Mr. Philip Ikurusi has charged the Flying Eagles to not solely evoke the spirit of their 1989 and 2005 predecessors, however to additionally go a step additional by successful for Nigeria for the very first time the FIFA U20 World Cup trophy in Argentina this summer time.

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Mr. Ikurusi made the decision when he visited the crew’s camp at Howard Johnson Lodge & Resorts in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina on Tuesday night.

The diplomat, Mr. Ikurusi additionally suggested the gamers to be centered and play as a unit, as success in soccer can solely be achieved by means of crew work.”I’m right here to formally welcome you to Argentina, the host nation of the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup finals.

“It’s heartwarming that our expensive nation might be among the many 24 nations that can participate on this 12 months’s FIFA U20 World Cup. It is usually on report that we’ve got performed the ultimate of this match on two events, in 1989 and 2005 and I imagine this current set can surpass the report of your predecessors by lifting the coveted trophy for the primary time.”

The Flying Eagles, who completed third on the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt earlier within the 12 months, will deal with Dominican Republic, Italy and Brazil in that order in Group D of the three-week world fiesta commencing subsequent week Saturday.

“I imagine with laborious work, dedication and dedication, you are able to do it by overpowering all opposition earlier than you and getting your palms on the trophy.”

Ambassador Ikurusi additional known as on the gamers to be of fine conduct and behavior throughout their keep within the South American nation.

Responding, Head Coach of the Flying Eagles, Isah Ladan Bosso expressed appreciation to the Ambassador for the go to whereas promising the crew is able to make the nation proud.

Two-time runners-up Nigeria will get their marketing campaign off the bottom on Monday, 21 Could after they go up in opposition to the Dominican Republic in Mendoza. Their different matches within the group section are in opposition to Italy (additionally in Mendoza) on 24 Could and in opposition to Brazil (in La Plata) on 27 Could.

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