Amuneke: Eaglets will put up a good fight against Brazil

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria’s coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said his team will work hard to beat Brazil in their quarter-final match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Nigeria defeated Australia 6-0 in the second round while Brazil edged past a brave New Zealand side needing a stoppage-time penalty kick to win 1-0.

Amuneke praised the Aussies’ for their effort as he looks forward to the tie against Brazil.

“It was a very interesting match,” he said.

“We knew that Australia was a good team because they qualified from a very difficult group, but my players were able to recuperate themselves from the loss against Croatia and regained their level. Victor (Osimhen) had a great game, although the philosophy of this team is to play collectively.

“We are candidates to win the title, but so are Brazil. We will work to put up a good fight.”

Both sides are no strangers to each other.

Nigeria beat Brazil 2-1 at the Suwon International tournament in South Korea on September 4, 2015.

First half goals from Kingsley Michael and Chukwudi Agor were all the Golden Eaglets needed to subdue Brazil who, though, pulled a goal back courtesy of David Enogela’s second half own goal.

The two sides will meet again on Sunday, November 1.