Flying Eagles’ defender  Augustine Njoku said  Nigerians should expect a favourable result  against Egypt in their 2023 Under 20 AFCON second Group A game today in Cairo.

Njoku is of the opinion that the team will show strong character and great attitude on the field that will ensure that they atone for their Sunday’s  defeat to  Senegal , adding  the coach Ladan Bosso-led  team is not under any pressure.

“We are not under pressure as we play Egypt, the host nation’” Njoku said at the  media at the pre – match press conference in Cairo  yesterday. “Qatar was the host nation of the 2022 World Cup and the team did not make it from the first round.

We just have to show the right character and attitude that will make us win Egypt. We want to play very well and correct the error that happened in the game against Senegal.”

Despite losing their  first game to the Young Teranga Lions, Njoku is positive of the Flying Eagles qualifying from the group, even  as he insisted   that qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia I remains the target  of players and officials of the team.

He said: “Our target is to pick the world cup ticket here in Egypt and if possible win the tournament. I want to appeal to Nigerians to keep on praying for the team. We are very hopeful of getting back on track with a good result against Egypt.”