U20 World Cup qualifier: Why we lost to Nigeria – Senegal coach Thiam
Football • 2h ago
Senegal’s U-20 women’s head coach, Mbayang Thiam, has openly admitted that her side were second best to Nigeria's Falconets in their World Cup qualifying showdown, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Falconets secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Young Lionesses, after claiming a 2-1 win in Senegal on Saturday.
Speaking after the two-legged tie, Thiam said the Nigerian team showed more experience and composure, which ultimately made the difference. She explained that her players knew from the start they were facing a tough opponent.
“It’s true, it wasn’t easy. We even expected that,” Thiam said at the post-match press conference. “The Nigerian team isn’t a weak team. They’re a team used to competitions, both at the youth and senior levels.”
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