Soccer News of Friday, 2 June 2023
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Nigerian on social media have called out Flying Eagles forward, Ibrahim Muhammad after he dedicated his goal against Argentina at the ongoing FIFA Unde- 20 World Cup to the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
The Flying Eagles triumphed against the host Argentina in the second round of the tournament - the victory was their first win over a South American team at the U20 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking after scoring the winning goal, Muhammad told the press: "It was a good game for us because we had the confidence before the game that we would win and we did it. We are all happy and we want to continue improving. As for my goal against Argentina, I dedicate it to our new President Tinubu."
The video has since gone viral and has attracted several reactions on social media.
The Flying Eagles will be in action on Sunday, June 4, for their quarter-final game against South Korea who defeated Ecuador.
Nigeria U20 football team (Flying Eagles) player, Ibrahim Muhammad who scored the first goal in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Argentina dedicates his goal to President Tinubu ???????? pic.twitter.com/WUWfy2SO5T
— Journalist KC (@kc_journalist) June 1, 2023