Former Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amunike has warned the present management of the group that qualification for the World Cup is the primary precedence.

Nigeria face South Africa of their remaining group sport for an computerized qualification spot within the quarter-final of the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, and Amunike has suggested the Eaglets coach, Nduka Ugbade, on easy methods to deal with the potential for elimination from the AFCON U17 event.

A draw shall be sufficient for Nigeria to undergo the subsequent spherical, however the group must bounce again from the defeat to Morocco.

South Africa have stunned many with their efficiency in opposition to Zambia, and confirmed they’re no pushovers following the 3-2 victory in opposition to the Chipolopolo.

Emmanuel Amunike says the Eaglets ought to use the flanks extra moderately than going by way of the center at any time when they face a aspect that defends equally to South Africa.

He additionally mentioned that the group ought to strategy the sport with calmness and a transparent sport plan.

“My advise to the handlers is that when you’ve gotten an opposition that’s taking part in in a distinct format and are defending very deep; closing all of the attainable areas that an opponent can exploit, it’s advisable to undergo the wing. That may make the opponent open up extra and can facilitate these gamers with expertise to have the potential for one on one dribbles.

“For me, the group is excellent and they’re very younger and there are a number of time left for the group to develop and develop, however the necessary factor is to select a ticket to the World Cup.”

“I keep in mind in 2014 after we went to Niger and we got here fourth, individuals had been saying a number of issues, that the group isn’t good. However the actuality is that at this degree your primary precedence is to select a ticket, it’s while you get to the World Cup then you definately intention to win that.

“I feel it’s necessary that the gamers and the teaching crew stay calm although they misplaced their second sport. They should work out a plan that may assist them in the potential for profitable the subsequent sport in opposition to South Africa.”

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