We had a plan — Nigeria's Ladan Bosso says after stunning Argentina win

Ladan Bosso and his boys crashed out of the African Games.

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Bosso explains win against Argentina.

We had a plan — Nigeria's Ladan Bosso says after stunning Argentina win

Izuchukwu Akawor 10:15 - 01.06.2023

After suffering heartbreaks from Argentina in the past, Nigeria finally had something to smile about thanks to Ladan Bosso and his boys.

Nigeria Under-20 manager Ladan Bosso says Nigeria’s impressive outing against FIFA U20 World Cup hosts Argentina was no fluke but planned

Bosso spoke to FIFA media after guiding the Flying Eagles to a historic 2-0 win over Argentina in the round of 16 at San Juan on Wednesday night.

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Bosso outwitted the Argentine team managed by former Liverpool and Barcelona star Javier Mascherano thanks to two second half goals.

Argentina’s win was planned

Inspired substitutions from Bosso saw Nigeria’s Flying Eagles give Nigeria a first win over the Argentines at the World Cup while ending their U20WC hopes

It was a memorable for Nigeria against Argentina.
Flying Eagles shock U20WC hosts Argentina.

Ibrahim Muhammad opened the scoring with a calm finish just after the hour mark before two super-subs, Victor Eletu and Rilwanu Sarki, combined effectively to add a second in added time to seal a famous win over Argentina at a global showpiece.

Nigerians stayed up late to watch the game and were in shock about the victory but the gaffer was happy the game went to plan.

Ladan Bosso says his team played to plan.
Argentina vs Nigeria

The Flying Eagles boss spoke after the match and had this say about the famous win.

“We need to appreciate what God has done for us,” Ladan Bosso stated moments after the game.

Rilwanu Sarki celebrates the winner.
Flying Eagles Argentina suffered a shock defeat at home to Nigeria.

“With what we have seen (in Argentina), in terms of organisation, i think FIFA is doing a very good job.”

“For now, we had a game plan for Argentina and we stuck to the plan and we got it right,” he added.

Bosso and his boys will now face the winner between South Korea and Ecuador.

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