Suleiman Abdullahi, the Personal Assistant of Flying Eagles Coach, Aliyu Zubairu and a Seasoned football Scout Manager has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Coach Zubairu, and Nigeria’s U-20 team following their hard-fought journey to the WAFU B U-20 Championship final. The Flying Eagles’ resilience and tacticality were on full display Sunday night, as they rallied from a one-goal deficit to clinch a 3-1 victory over Niger Republic’s U-20 team in the semifinal.
Zubairu’s tactical adjustments were pivotal, driving the Nigerian side to secure their spot in the final against the Black Satellites of Ghana.
Expressing his pride and confidence in the squad, Suleiman Abdullahi shared his optimism for the future. Speaking via a phone interview, he said, “I must congratulate the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach Aliyu Zubairu for a job well done. I also want to congratulate the entire squad and Nigerians at large; this win is for all Nigerians.”
Acknowledging the strength of the Black Satellites of Ghana, who similarly staged a comeback in their own semifinal victory against Côte d’Ivoire, Abdullahi assured Nigerians of Coach Zubairu’s tactical acumen. “Coach Aliyu Zubairu is a tactical genius,” he remarked. “Although Ghana is a strong team and long-time rival, we will overcome. All we need now is for all Nigerians to support the team at this critical moment.”
This victory also means that the Flying Eagles have secured qualification for the upcoming AFCON U-20 Championship, where the best teams will battle for spots at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Suleiman Abdullahi concluded his message with a rallying cry, “I want to assure Nigerians that this WAFU B Championship trophy is destined for home.”
