Joel Ajayi
In it’s unrelenting effort to ensure best outing at the forthcoming Under 17 European tour in Spain and Portugal, the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL U- 17 Youth League Outstanding Players beats Legacy FC 1-0 in Abuja as part of preparation for the tour.
The game played inside the FIFA Goal Project of Moshood Abiola Stadium saw NPFL Under 17 team score the only at first half as the second half witnessed a lot moves but thanks to resilient and defending prowel from the opponent team.
The final score was 1-0 showing their dominance and skill on the field.
The victory was not the only impressive aspect of the game, as the Abuja-based academy also put their best but their best was not enough as match end 1-0.
It will be recalled that the maiden edition of the youth league took place in February in Benin City, the Edo State capital where about 35 outstanding players were selected and later prunned. to 18
However, 18 outstanding players from the youth League who serve as reservoir for NFF to select a squad for international competitions are currently camping in Abuja.
While speaking on Thursday, the coach who led Rivers United to win the NPFL U-17 championship after beating Legacy Academy 1-0 at FIFA goal Project of Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja, said that the team is ready to make Nigerian proud.
We are working to get the best from the best. Though still learning but they are all good players and that is where we work is, getting the best of them to represent the Nigerian League
He expressed that the team would be ready for the tour adding that all the little errors will be adequately attent to before the travelling.
“The objectives of the friendly was achieved, it is part of our preparation, it is to put the boys in good shape and I can tell you that their confidence is back”.
“We played for games for far and we won all, football is all about winning, we will not relent, we will keep on pushing until we achieve our of aim of having best outing in Spain and Portugal respectively. ” He said.
As for Captain of the team Oscar James expressed readiness and say that the team will play a very good football in the tour.
“We are going to give nothing but the best we have different talents from different zone and different NPFL clubs, we know each other, that is why you see unity and cohesion on the field of play. All we know is that we are going to make Nigerian proud.
“We will play a very good football and showcase our talent in Spain and Portugal respectively.” He said
