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U20 World Cup: 5 Lessons for Nigeria from Israel’s shock win over Brazil ahead of South Korea tie

In an astonishing turn of events, Israel stunned tournament favourite Brazil with a thrilling 3-2 victory, propelling themselves into the semifinals of the Under-20 World Cup in San Juan on Saturday.

As Nigeria prepare to face South Korea in the quarterfinals, the question on the front burner is: what can the Flying Eagles learn from Israel’s triumph that will enable them to overcome the formidable South Korean challenge on Sunday?

Lesson 1: Seize every scoring opportunity

Following Israel’s example, the Flying Eagles must capitalize on every scoring opportunity that comes their way. Israel’s ability to convert chances proved pivotal in their victory over Brazil.

Nigeria must display composure and precision in front of goal, making each opportunity count.

Lesson 2: Resilience until the last whistle

Israel missed two penalty kicks against Brazil, but they never dropped their morale for one second. Their resilience was on full display, especially after throwing away those two big chances.

The Flying Eagles must maintain their fighting spirit throughout the match, never relenting even in the face of setbacks.

Nigeria need to exhibit unwavering determination until the final whistle, just as Israel did against Brazil.

Lesson 3: Consistency and avoiding complacency

Brazil’s defeat serves as a reminder that no team can afford to underestimate their opponents.

Nigeria must bring their A-game to every match, regardless of the perceived strength of the opposition. Consistency and a focused mindset are essential to ensure the Flying Eagles perform at their best throughout the encounter.

Lesson 4: Embrace individual brilliance

Dor David Turgeman’s match-winning goal for Israel showcased the impact an exceptional player can have on the outcome of a match.

Coach Ladan Bosso should take note of the importance of individual brilliance and encourage the Flying Eagles stars to rise to the occasion.

There are several potential matchwinners in Ladan Bosso’s squad, including Emmanuel Umeh, Haliru Sarki, Jude Sunday, and Ibrahim Muhammad.

These standout talents must be encouraged to impact the game significantly but certainly not to the detriment of team cohesion.

Lesson 5: Defensive strategy and quick counterattacks

Israel’s victory over Brazil demonstrated the effectiveness of a well-organised defensive strategy and swift counterattacks.

Nigeria should analyse their defensive approach and find ways to minimize vulnerabilities to counterattacks.

A solid defensive structure coupled with the ability to launch quick and lethal counterattacks can provide the Flying Eagles with a significant advantage.

By seizing scoring opportunities, displaying resilience, maintaining consistency, embracing individual brilliance, and improving their defensive strategy, Nigeria can soar to victory over South Korea in Argentina.

This post was last modified on June 4, 2023 12:45 pm

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