Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has taken full responsibility for his teams defeat to the Amajita of South Africa even as he promised massive squad overall for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Zubairus side lost 1-0 to the Amajita of South Africa in their semi-final contest at the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on Thursday.
Tylon Smith scored the decisive goal for South Africa from a header in the 66th minute.
The Flying Eagles dominated the game but were let down by their poor finishing.
"I take full responsibility for our failure to reach the final. As head coach, the blame rests on me," Zubairu said during his interaction with the media after the game.