Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles coach Eric Chelle has praised Kenya’s Rising Stars for his or her attacking aptitude on the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, regardless of their early exit from the match, Soccernet.ng studies.
The Rising Stars bowed out of the competitors after a 2-2 draw towards Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday in Cairo.
It was a outcome that noticed the East Africans end backside of Group B, having misplaced their earlier matches to Morocco (3-2) and Tunisia (3-1).
Kenya lit up the group with their vitality and attacking intent, scoring six objectives in complete — three greater than Nigeria — and opening the scoring in all three matches. However their lack of ability to carry onto leads in the end price them a spot within the quarterfinals.
Chelle, who arrived in Egypt hours earlier than the match, was within the stands to look at the dramatic draw the place Kenya twice took the lead earlier than Nigeria fought again to rescue a degree.
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After the match, the previous Mali coach shared his ideas on Kenya’s efficiency and supplied recommendation on the place they might enhance.
“I just like the transition after they [Kenya U20] get the ball again, they attempt to make some quick assaults they usually have 4 gamers in offence who’re so quick, sturdy and may rating at any second,” Chelle informed Kenyan journalists in Egypt as per Pulse Sports activities.
“They should work on defence. Once they get the ball again, attempt to have possession as a result of they’ve so many runners and on the massive moments, they’re slightly drained.”
Chelle added: “I used to be shocked about Kenya however in actuality, I’m not shocked as a result of the nationwide staff improves day by day. I watch numerous video games about your [Kenya] nationwide groups and the truth is that I’m not shocked.”
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Whereas Kenya’s U20 journey ends on the group stage, Chelle stays in Egypt as Nigeria put together for a tricky quarterfinal conflict towards defending champions Senegal.
Nigeria are essentially the most profitable nation within the historical past of the U20 AFCON, with a report seven titles, two silver and 4 bronze medals.
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