Ahead of the second leg encounter between the Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Young Swallows of Burundi at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday, 11th June 1, the National U-20 team will today’s Wednesday relocate from Abuja to the City of Calabar to intensify its preparation.
It will be recalled that Coach Emmanuel Amuneke led-side piped the Young Swallows of Burundi 1-0 in a second round, first leg qualifier at the Stade Prince Louis Rwagasore last weekend.
Speaking on the plan and preparation for the game, the team’s Media Officer Wale Ajayi, said that the Cross River State government had ordered the team to Calabar to begin its preparation for the return leg. According to him, Flying Eagles will relocate to Calabar Wednesday May 25 to begin preparation for the return leg of d African Nations Cup qualifier against Burundi.
He said: “We do not want to take any chances, we want to go to Calabar and familiarise with the turf and environment. With what we saw in the first leg in Bujumbura, the Burundians will not be a push over. We have seen their style of play and I’m sure coach will surely take care of that.” he assured
