Costa Rica2014: Flamingoes will score plenty goals against Colombia

…..Chiwendu apologies for poor show against China

Flamingoes captain Chiwendu Ihezuo has assured Nigerians that she and her teammates are ready for a goal feast against Colombia in the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica on Thursday morning in Alajuela.

Nigeria after defeating China 2-1 on Monday morning will face the South Americans at the Alejandra Morera Soto stadium in their bid to
secure the second victory at the World age grade competition.

The Nigeria U17 Women skipper stressed the teammates’ readiness to secure an outright victory against the Colombians in their second Group D clash.

“They (Nigerians) should expected plenty goals against Colombia. We are ready for the game against Colombia – We will do our best. We are fully prepared to win tomorrow with God on own side,” she assured.

The apologetic Flamingoes striker admitted her performance in the opening game was below par and promised to improve against Colombia.

She blamed the injury that forced her and some her teammates out against China on the extreme tightness of their chin-guard which resulted to pain in her muscle.

“I was not in the game and even playing against my team – but I want to promise that I will step up against Colombia. I had a muscle pull and I also think the chin-guide we were wearing that really affected us as it was too tight,” She explained.

While responding to question over hopes of the country emerging champions of the tournament despite the slim 2-1 win over China, Chiwendu resounded that she and her teammates are very determined to bring the trophy to Nigeria.

“We stand a good chance win the tournament; we are not only here to participate but defender our country and bring back the trophy to Nigeria – we will make them proud,” she confidently assured.

Nigeria U17 Women takes on Colombia by 8pm in Costa Rica on Wednesday evening while 3am Nigerian time on Thursday morning.