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FIFA U20 World Cup: Bukola Saraki proud of Nigeria despite South Korea defeat
By Monsurah Olatunji
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has send encouraging message to the Nigeria U20 men’s team following their unfortunate crashing out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina on Sunday.
It was heartbreak as Africa’s last man standing at the tournament fell 1-0 to a stubborn South Korea after extra time in the quarterfinal.
Ladan Bosso’s men dominated the encounter and created the better chances but failed to make it count in regulation time before they were punished just five minutes into the extra time.
However, Dr. Saraki insisted that the future of Nigerian football is bright and the journey for the Flying Eagles doesn’t end at the U-20 World Cup.
Reacting after the match, the former senate president tweeted via his official handle to appreciate the boys for their impressive run.
“Despite the defeat, we are proud of our Flying Eagles for their impressive journey at the FIFA U20 World Cup,” Saraki wrote on the twitter.
“The future of Nigerian football is bright, and the journey doesn’t end here. Keep soaring high, boys!”
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