The Europeans had a 3-0 win over the Super Eagles at the Confederations
Cup, but Chiejine shrugged off any pressure when the Flamingoes lock
horns with the Spanish girls for a place in the last four.
"The Flamingoes are different from the Super Eagles as we also have our
good start in campaign for the finals. We are very prepared and with no
fear, as we are sure of winning the match," she said confidently.
Chiejine admitted that it was a Herculean task for the Flamingoes to
arrive at this stage, adding that her ladies are now toughened to
withstand the rough and tumble stage of the competition.
"As I said earlier, the knockout stage is the most difficult stage of
any competition but we are ready to beat Spain on Friday because our
only aim of being here is to win the trophy," noted Chiejine who was the
first goalkeeper of the Super Falcons.
Assistant coach, Chiejine said as a matter of fact: "Like any team that
is in the competition, we are here to win and we would try our best to
beat Spain."
Nigeria will tackle Spain in the quarterfinal of the ongoing FIFA U17
World Cup at the White City's 4,300 capacity Edgardo Baltodano stadium
in Liberia Costa Rica on Friday morning by 3pm Nigerian time.
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