5th January, 2011
Chief Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Obuh, says the nation is unfazed that the team have been drawn in what is widely regarded as a ‘Group of Death’ at the 2011 U-20 Africa Youth Championship, AYC slated for Libya in March.
The Nigerian team have been pitched in Group B of the AYC along with defending champions Ghana, Cameroon and The Gambia. The Flying Eagles will open their campaign against perennial rivals Ghana on 19 March.
“I’m used to being drawn in ‘Group of Death’, but as far as my team are concerned, this is the group of life,†Obuh told MTNFootball.com.
“I wouldn’t want to believe that there are one or two teams who would be our biggest threats because we will play all three teams will the same determination and focus.
“Our first game will be against Ghana and we know it won’t be easy, that is where we have begin serious work.
“Our immediate target is to reach the last four.†Obuh told MTNFootball.com that the team will begin residential training on 8 January in Abuja with 35 new players.
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