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U17 Afcon: Nduka Ugbade speaks tough ahead group opener against Zambia

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U17 Afcon: Nduka Ugbade speaks tough ahead group opener against Zambia
By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria U17 team head coach, Nduka Ugbade has spoken about the team’s target going into the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.
The Golden Eaglets have won the tournament twice as they chase a third title with their first encounter against the young Chipolopolo.
And the tactician insists his side are not in Algeria to participate but to win the coveted trophy of the competition despite admitting it will be tough for the Nigeria side.
“It is going to be very difficult, with all due respect to all the teams which have qualified. But, we are not coming here to participate. Everyone knows Nigeria is a footballing nation and we are coming here to compete,” Ugbade told CAFOnline.com.
“We are confident in our preparation and what we have done before the tournament, but we have to do everything humanly possible to win it because every team is tough and if you are not careful, you will find yourself out of the competition.
“This is a very difficult group. I believe that one team from this group will get to the final, but that is just me thinking. Football is not calculated that way. There are many good teams in the tournament, and even Somalia who are making their debut can surprise.
“We are a relentless team, a team that pursues every opponent till the end of the 90 minutes. We are unique in nature in the way we play.”
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