India 2022: ‘Reaching World Cup Final With Flamingos Is Our Target’ – Bankole Olowookere

Bankole Olowookere, Head coach of the Nigerian U17 Ladies’s nationwide group has set his sights on reaching the ultimate of the 2022 FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup, stories Sports247.ng.

Olowookere grew to become the primary coach to guide Nigeria to the U17 Ladies’s World Cup semi-finals after guiding the group to a penalty shootout victory over america on Friday. The sport ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the Flamingos happening to win 4-3 on penalties.

Olowookere praised the ladies’ efforts after the sport. He stated in his post-match press convention: “The ladies gave it their all. They had been marking, they had been doing their greatest all by means of. There have been a few errors right here and there however that’s soccer. We acquired our breakthrough as properly however I do know it’s not simple for them on the market.

“I needed to be on prime of my voice to verify they’re on their toes in order that they don’t make any errors. I had to verify they’re doing properly. As a result of if I used to be downcast, it could have an effect on the gamers negatively. So I needed to be shouting and ensure they’re doing the precise factor and to not permit a objective into their web.”

Nigeria will tackle Colombia within the semi ultimate on Wednesday, 26 October on the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. Olowookere has assured Nigerians that the technical group is working tirelessly to make sure the Flamingos attain the ultimate.

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

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