Eaglets target is World Cup ticket - Ugbade

By Daniel Oriloye - With few days to the start of the 2023 U17 African Cup of Nations in Algeria, Coach of the Golden Eaglets Nduka Ugbade has once again set their target in the competition.

In a short video posted on the NFF social media handle, Ugbade stated that their target is the World Cup ticket, but further said they want to win the trophy if possible.

"We had the MRI, the hospitality of the people has been wonderful.

The 5-time World Champions had a successful MRI scan on Tuesday and they are ready to face Zambia on Sunday.

“We’ve been preparing for the past 10 months and we’ve done so well in Ghana (WAFU B qualifiers) we did very well, coming first and winning the trophy.

“And as you know Nigeria has participated in World Cup competitions at this level and I was the first in the world to be captain of Nigeria that won it for the first time in China in 1985.

“We aim to at least qualify for the World Cup and win the trophy if possible," he insisted.