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U20 World Cup: John Joshua boasts, Flying Eagles will Brazil

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MENDOZA, ARGENTINA – MAY 21: Players of Nigeria celebrate celebrate after winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023 Group D match between Nigeria and Dominican Republic at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on May 21, 2023 in Mendoza, Argentina. (Photo by Buda Mendes – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

By Saheed Afolabi

 

Nigeria U20 player, John Joshua is confident that his side will defeat Brazil in their last group game on Saturday May 27.

The Flying Eagles who are already through to the round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup will be playing against a Brazilian side that needs to defeat Nigeria to guarantee their place in the next round of the tournament.

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Joshua says they just want to win the game against Brazil as he noted it will be a difficult encounter but the three points at stake is their target.

He added that the Flying Eagles will give their all and won’t leave any stone unturned as they will give their best in the game.

“Against Brazil, we just want to win another game. It won’t be easy but we know what’s at stake and our aim is to get all the nine points from the group.

“So we aren’t leaving anything to chance.”

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