The former Nigerian player said that the semi-final duel against Tunisia might not be easy, as the North Africans were also equal to the task ahead of them in the ongoing championship. He, however, advised the team’s technical crew to use the Eaglets 0–1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire as a reference point to prepare for today’s epic match. “So far, Eaglets have the opportunity to win the championship, but they need to watch it against Tunisia because they are not in Morocco for fun.
They are also serious about the competition. Tunisia is keenly contesting for the title. They finished in Group A behind the host, Morocco unbeaten. They won two matches, drew one with seven points, while Eaglets, despite the fact that they were a free-scoring side in Group B, lost concentration and gave out a match to Cote d’Ivoire. “So, Eaglets need to brace up and play with fresh tactics.
Tunisia must have watched the tapes of all the Nigeria’s matches to prepare for them in a big way. Coach Manu Garba needs to adopt a new strategy because anything can happen in football. “However, Nigeria remains the tournament’s favourite after the team’s best form in last Saturday’s 7–0 humiliation of Congo at the event,” he added. With 13 goals already in their kitty, Eaglets are ready to go all out to justify the confidence reposed in them by the football-loving Nigerians.
The four teams playing in the semi-finals are Africa’s representatives in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup later in the year. Nigeria is blessed with dare-devil striker, Isaac Success, the player with the highest scoring record, and Kelechi Iheanacho, another young player with a big heart.
Tunisia finished second in Group A after beating Botswana 3–1 in their opening game. They also beat Gabon 4–2 and drew 1–1 with Morocco in their group final. Hosts Morocco will tackle Cote d’Ivoire in the other semi-final match
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