Browsing: Coach Nduka Ugbade

Garba, while introducing Ugbade at the team’s Monday morning training session at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project pitch, said the former Nigerian international would bring his wealth of his experience to bear on the team

Ugbade said: “We have prepared them physically and emotionally for the game because it is only when they are in stable state of mind that they can deliver

He said: “Our preparation has been so wonderful to the extent we are ready for the World Cup and we have our training tour in Germany

“No, we’re not the favourites. We’re just like the other teams who have qualified for the semifinals,” said Ugbade, who as a player has represented Nigeria at U17, U20 and full international levels

Non-league Standard are well known for their exploits in the cup in Kaduna State, but they were outclassed by a fitter and better organised Flying Eagles inside the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna

The Golden Eaglets take a three-goal lead to Conakry but Coach Garba reckons that his wards are battle ready and would scale the Guinean hurdle