Argentina 2023: Bosso takes positives from Flying Eagles’ 3-3 draw with Colombia

Match-fighting Nigeria battled to a 3-3 draw with Colombia in Tuesday’s pre-FIFA U20 World Cup pleasant match on the Estadio 20 October in Tristán Suárez, Buenos Aires.

Colombia went forward within the tie after 26 minutes when central defender Abel Ogwuche put the ball previous his personal goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso.

The seven-time African champions levelled up within the forty fourth minute when winger Jude Sunday fired a scorching shot from outdoors the field, however the South People have been quickly again within the lead earlier than half-time after they transformed from the penalty spot.

The Colombians, who play in Group C of the match in opposition to African champions Senegal, Japan and Israel, elevated the tally within the 73rd minute to depart the Flying Eagles panting. However winger Ibrahim Mohammed pulled one again simply 4 minutes later and Emmanuel Umeh, one of many scorers within the 3-2 defeat of Argentine second division staff Almirante Brown on Friday night, evened issues up within the 89th minute.

Head Coach Isah Ladan Bosso was stuffed with heat phrases for the management of Nigeria Soccer Federation for organizing the pleasant with Colombia.

“We thank the NFF management for organizing such a superb take a look at for the staff. I’m pleased with the consequence. It will bolster the staff mentally and psychologically for the World Cup beginning in a couple of days. The match has offered us with a stiff take a look at and has additionally strengthened us for the large activity forward,” Bosso informed thenff.com on the remaining whistle.

“We’re targeted on the large problem forward, which is to place up a creditable efficiency that can match the pedigree of our nation at this championship. Our final goal is to have a superb marketing campaign and with this consequence, we will likely be very prepared for our first match in opposition to the Dominican Republic on Sunday.”

The match in opposition to Colombia drew the curtain on the Flying Eagles’ actions in Buenos Aires, and they’ll fly into Mendoza on Wednesday afternoon forward of their first sport in opposition to the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Their second match, in opposition to Italy on Wednesday subsequent week, will even happen in Mendoza.

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