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Women's Football
U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles want to finish on the podium — Ogwuche
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Flying Eagles defender Abel Ogwuche says the team is prepared to do everything possible to win the U20 AFCON bronze medal when they face Tunisia later Today.
The defender, who was named the Man of the Match in the quarter-final victory over Uganda in Ismailia, is expected to be in action when the Flying Eagles battle the North Africans third place match.
“We are a hundred percent prepared to take something back to Nigeria. We lost the last game, but, in football there can only be three outcomes,” Abel said.
“We will be coming out to win the game and take something back home and put a smile on the faces of our fans back home.
Ogwuche stressed that the team is proud to compete in the tournament, saying it is an eye opener for all the players.
“This tournament is a great opportunity for us, the players, to be seen and showcase our talent and we will do our best.”
Nigeria will face Tunisia in third place match at the Cairo International Stadium later this Friday.
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