Obuh Relishes Flying Eagles’ Draw With Eagles

Flying Eagles coach John Obuh says he has been encouraged by his team’s performance after they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Super Eagles in a test game this weekend.

The country’s U-20 team opened scoring on the hour when Ugonna Ezenwaka’s free kick from the distance beat goalkeeper Okiemute Odah in the Eagles goal.

The Eagles later restored parity in the dying minutes of the encounter off a goalmouth scramble.

“Generally, it was a good outing for my team. We are encouraged by what we saw in this game, but they are far from the level we want them to be,” remarked Obuh.

“There are a few grey areas but that is what is to be expected when you are rebuilding from the scratch.

”The African champions are preparing for an eight-nation invitational tournament in Cape Town from 24 May. World champions Brazil, Argentina, Ghana and Cameroon are among the teams who will feature at the tournament first won by the Flying Eagles last year.

“This tournament will help us to expose the players, many of whom are playing international football for the very first time,” said the Flying Eagles handler.