U17 AFCON: Ugbade says Morocco can’t stop Eaglets’ momentum

Golden Eaglets’ head coach Nduka Ugbade says he and his boys are determined to to go all the way at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.

The former Golden Eaglets’ captain assures his boys are ready for their second group game against Morocco on Wednesday.

He reveals his side will fight till the end to clinch three points and move top of the group.

‘It is going to be a very tough match and I must admit that I am very afraid of Morocco myself. But, we are going for just three things; win, win win,’Ugbade
said at the pre-match press conference.

If Nigeria wins, they will supplant Morocco as group leaders who currently top by virtue of goal difference after beating South Africa in their first game
while the Golden Eaglets pipped Zambia.

‘Morocco is a very good tactical side. I watched a bit of their match against South Africa and I was impressed with how they played. They defend very well
and are tactically disciplined and very compact. We are going to see a very big tactical battle,’ said the coach.