U-17 WWC: Flamingos won’t underrate Guinea, says Busari

Nigeria's U-17 girls' team, the Flamingos, are poised to advance in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers, holding a dominant 5-0 lead over Guinea after the first leg played in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The second leg is scheduled for Sunday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.

Despite the substantial aggregate advantage, head coach Akeem Busari remains cautious, warning against complacency. "It happens in football because at the time when you are above a team in terms of goal-scoring and equally in performance, complacency will really set in as a human," Busari stated. He stressed that Guinea is still capable of mounting a comeback and that his team must remain focused and determined, especially playing at home. "On our side, we still need to give more because we are playing at home. Our fans want to see the beauty of the game, we want to showcase what we have, we want to win excellently."

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It happens in football because at the time when you are above a team in terms of goal-scoring and equally in performance, complacency will really set in as a human.

Busari likened the team's preparation to studying for exams, emphasizing that consistent effort is crucial regardless of the current scoreline. The team has maintained high-intensity training sessions since returning from Abidjan, aiming to keep the squad sharp and focused. A victory in the upcoming match would secure Nigeria's place in the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

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On our side, we still need to give more because we are playing at home. Our fans want to see the beauty of the game, we want to showcase what we have, we want to win excellently.