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The Flying Eagles from behind on Sunday, to secure a 2-1 win over tournament debutants Dominican Republic.
Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso has expressed his satisfaction with his side's victory against the Dominican Republic in their first fixture at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Thanks to an own goal and a match-winner by Samson Lawal, Nigeria's U20 came from behind on Sunday, to secure a 2-1 win over tournament debutants Dominican Republic at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.
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Flying Eagles well coordinated - Bosso
Speaking in reaction to the win, Bosso claimed that he was satisfied with the result of the tie, praising his team’s coordination from the defence to the attack.
“We have played against the FIFA U-20 debutants, and we have seen what they can do and we were able to subdue them," the 55-year-old said on Sunday night.
“One of the good things about the team [Flying Eagles] is that their organization is perfect from the defence to the midfield and then the attack.
“We missed so many chances, and we need to work on those chances before the next match,” Bosso added.
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Nigeria are two-time runner ups of the FIFA U-20 World Cup having lost in the finals of the 1989 and 2005 competitions.
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