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Manu Garba is one of Nigeria’s most decorated youth coaches
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He assembled the Eaglets three weeks before the qualifiers
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The Eaglets finished third in the U-17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers
Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba expressed pride in his team’s performance at the WAFU B U17 Championship held in Ghana.
“I can say this tournament is one of my best achievements, because we only had three weeks in camp.”
Despite narrowly missing out on qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations, Garba commended his players for their efforts on the field.
The Eaglets secured a hard-fought victory against Ghana, clinching a 3-2 win in the third-place match held on Tuesday.
The victory was not enough to earn the team spot in the upcoming AFCON.
Coach Garba attributed the team’s failure to qualify for the championship to challenges with late preparations.
Garba defended his record, emphasizing that he gave his utmost dedication and effort to lead the team to success.
“I’ve won the U17 and U20 AFCON and U17 World cup twice, one as an assistant and the second as head coach in UAE in 2013 with the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho,” remarked the Golden Eaglets Coach.
“I can say this tournament is one of my best achievements, because we only had three weeks in camp with the boys and for them to have reached the semi-final and win the third place match. Is great.”
Manu Garba added he’s confidence in the Eaglets’ future prospects, highlighting the valuable experience gained from participating in the WAFU B U17 Championship.
