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U20 World Cup: South Korea coach Kim Eun-jung seeks support to defeat Nigeria
By Saheed Afolabi
South Korea U20 head coach, Kim Eun-jung is seeking support from Asia to defeat Nigeria in the quarter final of the FIFA U20 World Cup.
The South Koreans have had a rollercoaster ride to reach the quarterfinal of the U20 World Cup, edging Ecuador 3-2 to qualify for the quarterfinal.
Eun-jung attempted playing some mind games by saying Nigeria is well prepared as he showers praises on them.
“When I watched the game against Argentina yesterday, the Nigerian team seemed to be very well prepared,” Eun-jung was quoted by All Nigeria Soccer.
“Players in all positions are physically outstanding and have flexibility. We will do the analysis properly. We will prepare hard for the match against Nigeria, so please support us from afar.
“As an Asian team, Korea is the only team that maintains its pride, so I will prepare well for the next game and produce good results with a sense of responsibility and pride as an Asian representative.”
Despite dominating the Asian U20 Cup by winning it 12 times, the Tiger of Asia have not been able to replicate same success at the international stage as the closest they have come to win the trophy was coming second in 2019.
South Korea will trade tackle with Nigeria on June 4 at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades Stadium.
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