Samba Diallo Says Instruction From Their Coach Helped Them Beat Nigeria

• Flying Eagles of Nigeria over the weekend suffered a 1-0 loss in their opening game at the 2023 Under 20 AFCON
• Going into the encounter, the Nigerians were the favourites, but the Senegalese were more determined
• Captain of the Senegalese side Samba Diallo has now explained that their coach helped them win

Samba Diallo who is the captain of the Senegalese Under 20 national team has stated emphatically that sticking to the instructions of their coach helped them beat Nigeria.

The Flying Eagles on Sunday, 19 February, started their campaign at the ongoing 2023 Under 20 Cup of Nations on a losing note as Faye's goal helped Senegal record a 1-0 win.

It was a disappointing defeat for coach Ladan Bosso and his wards who were tipped to win the title before the start of the tournament.

And losing their first game in the competition was not a welcome result for Nigerian fans.

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Bosso before he and his wards left Nigeria vowed that they would do everything possible for them to excel at the tournament.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Diallo who plays for Dynamo Kyiv explained that adhering to instructions made them beat Nigeria.

Statement made by Samba Diallo

“We respect everyone, but we will fight in every game to stay competitive in the competition.

“We carried out the coach’s instructions and adhered to the plan, and the result was that we succeeded in winning the match.

“We are a distinguished team and we will continue to do everything we can to win the title.”

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Kwara United defensive midfielder, Afeez Nosiru expressed happiness over his move to Europe to join Greek side, Panetolikos FC on a one-year deal.

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His impressive performances for the Nigerian club over the last three seasons have helped him secure a move to the European club, which recently unveiled him to the fans.

Nosiru attracted attention in the latter two seasons in the Nigerian League, including a brilliant free kick goal he scored for Kwara United against Katsina United.

That strike helped him into the Super Eagles home-based team.