Akinjide Idowu Praises Flying Eagles Fighting Spirit

Flying Eagles midfielder Akinjide Idowu has shared his thoughts and impressions on the 2 - 2 draw with Ivory Coast on Saturday. <br /><br />The 18 - year - old has praised the fighting spirit of the Nigeria Under 20s after they came from behind on two occasions to draw the game with the desperate Ivorian side.<br /><br />&ldquo;It was a difficult game, but we were prepared for such a clash,&rdquo; Idowu told cafonline.com.<br /><br />&ldquo;We came from behind twice, but the main thing was not to lose, which we did. Now, we will focus on the semi-final. <br /><br />&ldquo;Our first goal was to qualify for the World Cup, which we have already. The second is to win the tournament and finish the job well.&rdquo;<br /><br />The likes of Panthinaikos and Bordeaux are believed to be keeping tabs on the ex Golden Eaglet at the ongoing African Youth Championship.<br /><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br />
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