Awoniyi praises Siasia’s tactics in securing Olympics Ticket

Last Updated on November 5, 2017 by Memorila

Nigeria U23 forward, Taiwo Awoniyi said that the quality inputs from the technical bench helped the country seal a ticket to next year’s Olympics

Nigeria U23 forward Taiwo Awoniyi has praised the hardwork and technical nous that secured his side a ticket to the men’s football event of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after the Dream Team IV defeated host Senegal 1-0 on Wednesday December 9, 2015. Oghenekaro Etebo scored from the penalty area as Coach Samson Siasia’s men to earn a 1-0 semifinal victory to make sure they clinched a ticket in their kitties.

Nigeria last appeared at the Olympics in 2008, where Siasia led the team to a silver medal finish.

Despite not featuring in the match due to injury, Awoniyi expressed delight at being part of the success story at the tournament and hailing Nigerians for their support.

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“I’m very happy. We as a team are super delighted at making this happen for our country,” Awoniyi told Goal.

“I’m personally feeling great being part of the team achieving this amazing feet. It’s God and the great coaching we got from our technical crew led by Coach Samson Siasia.

“Once again, I’m grateful to God for the opportunity and must appreciate Nigerians for their support and prayers.

“I must also thank the coach for the opportunity to be part of the achievement and I promise Nigerians that we will come out stronger in the final,” he concluded.

Nigeria will face Algeria, who defeated their South Africa 2-0, in the final on Saturday, December 12 at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium.

The winner between South Africa and hosts Senegal in the third place match of the tournament will fill the final African spot for the 2016 Summer Olympics.