Following the Flying Eagles 2-3 quarter-finals loss to their French counterparts, two ex-internationals, Bright Omokaro and Henry Nwosu, have taken a swipe on the team and described Nigeria's ouster at the junior mundial as unfortunate. Despite starting the competition on a high, the John Obuh-led boys surrendered to the determined French boys. Maduabuchi Ejike who came in for Ahmed Musa just few seconds before the end of the regulation time nodded home the much needed goal that got Nigeria into the extra minutes to the jubilation of Nigerians who felt the team was not only good enough for that stage but also for the trophy.
National Mirror