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Nigeria: Poor Scoring Form Worries Eaglets' Coach

Abuja — The Golden Eaglets Coach, John Obuh has expressed worries over the inabilities of his players to convert chances to goals in the two games played in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup so far. Obuh said shortly after the team managed a 1-0 victory over Hondura Tuesday night that he was however satisfied with the three points secured at the end of the match he described as very difficult for Nigeria.

On why he refused to substitute Stanley Okoro when he was not effective and only made one change, Obuh said he had a game plan, which he did not want to derail. While admitting that it was unfortunate that Okoro was yet to find his rhythm, he believes that the player will come out of his lethargy and give his best in the game against Argentina in Bauchi on Friday.

"I'll keep talking to the players especially on their attitude when it comes to scoring goals. I would have loved to score more than one goal but I am satisfied with the three points."Stressed the coach.

Asked if his boys will be able to adapt to the artificial turf in Bauchi when viewed from the background that they played on natural grass in Abuja, Obuh replied, "Our encounter with Argentina in Bauchi has nothing to do with the turf being natural or synthetic. What will come into play is the practical approach to the match and the result will go to the team with the best game plan," he concluded.


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