Flying Eagles captain, Daniel Bameyi has vowed that the team will bounce back from their disappointing defeat to the Young Selecao of Brazil.
The Nigerian boys fell to 2-0 defeat against the Brazilians in their last group game at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in La Plata on Saturday night.
Ladan Bosso’s side gave away two late first-half goals to lose their first game in the competition.
The Flying Eagles dropped from first to third position in Group D and face a tough Round of 16 encounter against either hosts Argentina or the United States of America.
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Bameyi insisted that the team will return to winning ways against their next opponent.
“It was disappointing that we lost,” the defender said in a post-match interview.
“We wanted to win to keep our winning record, but that’s football.
“We’re sorry we lost, while we appreciate the support of Nigerians. We will bounce back.”