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U-20 World Cup: South Korea head coach Eun-joong sends message to Flying Eagles ahead of next clash

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been seeded to face South Korea in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament

Head coach of South Korea Under-20, Kim Eun-joong, has praised the preparedness of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, indicating his team’s determination to prepare diligently for the clash, Soccernet.ng reports.

Following their hard-fought 3-2 victory against Ecuador on Thursday evening, the Koreans have been drawn to face Ladan Bosso’s boys in the quarterfinals.

Having watched Nigeria’s U-20 team in action against the tournament hosts Argentina, Eun-joong expressed confidence in delivering a good result for his nation, which stands as the only Asian country in the competition.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria stunned the football community with a historic 2-0 triumph over Six-time World Cup champions Argentina, at the La Plata Stadium.

Eun-joong revealed that he closely watched the match and assured that his team would thoroughly analyse it before their clash. “When I watched the game against Argentina yesterday, the Nigerian team seemed to be very well prepared. Players in all positions are physically outstanding and have flexibility. We will do the analysis properly.” he said, as quoted by Chosun.

Speaking further, he, however, seeks the support of all Asians as they face the formidable Flying Eagles team.

“I think the young players were able to give their all on the field because of the interest and support in the early hours every time. We will prepare hard for the match against Nigeria, so please support us from afar. As an Asian team, Korea is the only team that maintains its pride, so I will prepare well for the next game and produce good results with a sense of responsibility and pride as an Asian representative.” he added.

The clash between Nigeria and South Korea is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero on Sunday evening, with the winner advancing to face either Italy or Colombia for a spot in the final.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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