Bameyi, speaking during the post-match interview, apologised to Nigerians and other supporters of the team for disappointing them
By Kehinde Okeowo
Flying Eagles captain, Daniel Bameyi has promised the team will return to winning ways in the Rounds of 16 following a disappointing defeat to the Young Selecao of Brazil on Saturday night.
Ladan Bosso’s boys fell to a 2-0 defeat against their South African opponent in their last group game of the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in La Plata.
The Nigerian side gave away two late first-half goals to lose their first game in the competition.
The Flying Eagles after the defeat dropped from first position to third in Group D but still qualified for the knock-out stage of the age-grade competition.
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However, they now face a tough Round of 16 encounter against either hosts, Argentina or the United States of America.
Bameyi, speaking during the post-match interview, apologised to Nigerians and other supporters of the team for letting them down.
The defender also insisted that they will bounce back from the defeat in their next match.
He said: “It was disappointing that we lost.
“We wanted to win to keep our winning record, but that’s football.
“We’re sorry we lost, while we appreciate the support of Nigerians. We will bounce back.”