Nigeria U23s Pipped By South Korea At Suwon Tourney
It was a bad start for the Dream Team VI in the Suwon Invitational Tournament as they were pipped 1-0 by hosts South Korea on Thursday. <br /><br />The Samson Siasia tutored side lost at the Suwon World Cup Stadium thanks to Choi Kyubaek’s 86th minute winner.<br /><br />The Nigerian team were looking to start the tournament on a good footing, by winning or grabbing a draw, but that was not to be as their hosts proved too strong for them.<br /><br />Coach Siasia named a strong squad with Emmanuel Daniel and Usman Mohammed starting.<br /><br />The likes of Saturday Erimuya and Erhun Obanor marshaled the defense line, and the belief was that the team was going to get something from the game.<br /><br />The Dream Team started the game on a frantic note and were by far the better side in the opening 20 minutes of the game, but failed to convert their chances.<br /><br />Choi Kyubaek broke their hearts with the late strike and the hosts managed to hold on until the final whistle.<br /><br /><b>Dream Team Starting XI vs South Korea</b>: Daniel, Seth, Obanor, Saturday, Amuzie, Usman, Saviour, Azubuike, Dimgba, Ekpai, Awoniyi<br /><br /><b>Reserves</b>: Yusuf, Emmanson, Ndifreke, Popoola, Tiongoli, Nath, Emiloju, Abdulrahman.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br />
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