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Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere says his team is determined to bounce back from their first loss to Niger Republic when they take on Ivory Coast in the 2026 WAFU B Under-17 Championship.
Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Niger in their opening match, leaving them little room for error heading into Saturday’s crucial match against the Ivorians.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast drew against Niger and have a point heading into the match, making the clash a must-win for the Golden Eaglets to keep their hopes alive in the competition.
talking to soff.comUwejamomere expressed confidence in his players’ ability to respond positively, insisting that the team remains in good spirits despite the setback.
“We had a setback in the game against Niger Republic, but we are in great spirits to overcome it when we face Ivory Coast on Saturday,” he said.
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The coach acknowledged the pressure surrounding the match, but revealed that his coaching team had studied the Ivorians and identified their strengths and weaknesses.
“It is a dangerous situation. We are calm and we remind the players how we want to play. We have analyzed Côte d’Ivoire, how they play, their strengths and weaknesses.
“There is just a little bit of pressure because it is a match that Nigeria must win. So we have to keep the players focused and believing in themselves, knowing that we can get the result we need,” he added.
Uwejamomere also acknowledged Ivory Coast’s quality, but challenged his players to match the intensity and determination of their opponents in their quest for victory.
“The Ivorians are a very good team. They can fight, but we also have to fight and show them how much we want victory. We know what we have to do to beat them. I have confidence,” he concluded.
