Flying Eagles head coach, Paul Aigbogun, has reaffirmed his players readiness for today’s Group A clash against Burundi at the 2019 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cup in Niger.
“Our main objective is to qualify for the World Cup. Our match against Burundi have no pressure and there is nothing special since we are prepared and ready for the occasion. Our main goal is to qualify for the World Cup,” Aigbogun said during the pre-match conference.
Nigeria have won the tournament seven times to become the most successful team in history.
Before the Nigeria, Buuindi game, Hosts Niger will take on the Amajita of South Africa in the opening group match at the Stade Seyni Kountche,.
The top four teams in the competition will represent Africa at the FIFA U -20 World Cup later this year in Poland.