Golden Eaglets' Assistant Coach, Nduka Ugbade
Nigeria and Brazil are seeking a record fourth title at this level and there is the small talk that they could both navigate through for an eventual clash on Nov. 8 at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
" We don't want to be bothered with the tag of a favourite and our philosophy remains the same: one game at a time," Ugbade said matter-of-factly."Our objective right from the start was to win our matches and we continue to be guided by that."
Golden Eaglets opened their account at the 15th edition of the global cadet championship with a flattering 6-1 win over defending champions, Mexico; drew 3-3 with Sweden; thrashed Iraq and Iran 5-0 and 4-1 respectively
“It is only in pool and betting that you forecast matches but we are in for a serious business here," noted Ugbade in his characteristic jocular style." We don't have to count the chicks before they hatch and we are looking forward to every game with a winning mentality."
The Golden Eaglets' train move to the 10,877-capacity Sharjah Stadium where they will meet Uruguay in the quarter finals on Saturday.
Caption: Ethiopia’s Head Coach, Sewnet Bishaw or Team
Ethiopia to Play B’Faso
Ethiopia’s Head Coach, Sewnet Bishaw, has disclosed that they are planning to face Burkina Faso in an international friendly next week.
“We want to use this game to prepare well for the 2014 World Cup qualifier return leg against Nigeria,” explained Bishaw. He said the game will take place November 4-5.
The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) also confirmed the friendly yesterday ahead of their return leg against African champions Nigeria in Calabar. Nigeria won the first leg 2-1 and Ethiopia will have to be at their best to win in Calabar.
Burkina Faso beat Algeria 3-2 in another World Cup 2014 play off and will be using the friendly to prepare ahead of the return match.
“We are already training hard preparing for the game. We also have the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after the World Cup qualifier,” added Bishaw, who has been successful with the national side.
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