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The midfielder believes his side is fully prepared to begin their title bid against Brazil on Monday morning in winning form as they look to conquer the world.
Nigeria U20 midfielder Akinjide Idowu has stated the readiness of his side to record a resounding opening start against five-time winners Brazil at the 2015 Fifa U20 World Cup in New Plymouth.
The 18-year-old, nicknamed ‘Magic 4’ who was discovered at the NNPC/SHELL Cup, is arguably the only player to have featured virtually in all the national team’s matches from the U17 level since 2013 U17 African Championship.
Idowu, who was a member of the Golden Eaglets’ 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup winning team, said the Flying Eagles are unstoppable as they had quality preparations and high-profile friendly games in their build up to the tournament.
“I'm extremely satisfied with our preparation, the morale of the boys and quality of training is very high and we are focused that come rain, come shine we want to win as a team,” Idowu told Goal.
“I can boldly tell you with what I’m seeing within the team that the World Cup is going to be won here in New Zealand by God's grace.
“Going to Germany was a very good tour for us. We had very competitive friendly matches and trained with top facilities and equipment. The experience makes me feel Germany is one of the best places to prepare for the World Cup.
“Right from Abuja to Germany and now in New Zealand - everyone here has shown great desire to achieve success at the World Cup,” he said.
The Kogi-born youngster insists his sole ambition in New Zealand is to give his very best to power his side to win the championship just as he solicited for the prayers of Nigerians.
“The coaches have nothing to worry about with the players. They have been with us from the U17 level and know what they want. There is nothing new to them about the players except for those coming into the team freshly.
“I can tell anybody that the team can win the tournament. We are very determined and ready to give everything to win all matches.
“I hope for nothing short than winning the World Cup. I have no other prospect and dream at the World Cup than helping my team to win the trophy,” he concluded.
Manu Garba’s lads, who secured the World Cup qualification ticket as African champions, have been paired against Brazil, North Korea and Hungary in Group E.
The African powerhouse will begin their campaign at the age-grade international competition against Brazil on June 1 by 2am Nigerian time.
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