“We fought a good fight” – Obuh happy with U-20 team despite loss to Uruguay

Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 team John Obuh, has hailed his side for putting up a brave fight against Uruguay, as they crashed out of the World Cup in Turkey.

The Flying Eaglets finished the game with 10-men, and although Olanrewaju Kayode equalised with 22 minutes left, the Nigerians conceded a late penalty that sealed their fate.

“Despite playing a man short for half of the match, we fought a good fight,” Obuh said.

“The match has been won and lost and we accept the loss in good faith.

“Our target at this tournament was not to leave the stage this early but I hope the next coach will take it from where I stopped.

“What is very certain is that Nigeria is a football nation blessed with a lot of talent. The players only have a focus and they will be world beaters.”

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Aminu Maigari, also had positive comments about the team and urged them not to allow the loss be a setback.

“We wish to commend your performance against Uruguay, but unfortunately one team has to win and another has to lose,” he told the team.

“You did your best and went out there to win but it was not meant to be.

“You should learn from the mistakes you made so that next time we will go all the way.”

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