Nigeria Vs Brazil: Today Is my Happiest moment - Amuneke

 Coach of Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, Emmanuel Amuneke has described the victory over Brazil at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Chile as the happiest moment of his life.

He said at the post match press conference that he was happy because nobody actually gave the team any chance of getting to quarter final not to talk of beating Brazil, following its dismal display at the African level with forth position.
He said, "Today is one of my happiest days because there were so many who doubted our abilities since we started this journey. But I’m grateful to God for making this (victory) possible for us. We have qualified for the semifinals against all odds.

"I want to use this opportunity to thank the players as well as my technical team and backroom staff because we are a team. We believed in what we were doing right from the beginning. This is a joyful moment for us and we want God to take all the glory of our success so far in this competition, and we also want to enjoy this moment before planning for our next match.”

Three goals within five minutes from Victor Osimhen, Kingsley Michael and Udochukwu Anumudu in the 29th, 31st and 34th separated Nigeria and Brazil saw Nigeria lads to the semis of 2015 FIFA Under -17 World Cup in Chile. -

Golden Eaglets beat Brazil 3-0 to move into semifinals against the winner between Mexico and Ecuador on Thursday. Speaking further, Amuneke gave special kudos to President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the success of the Golden Eaglets so far at Chile 2015 represents an audacity of change.

 "Today’s victory represents change (for our country) in the sense that many who doubted us will see that hard work, merit and truth are non-negotiable terms in this team.
“Personally, I give kudos to President Buhari for introducing changes in our country; and if all of us can embrace those changes, we can confidently say that everybody irrespective of where they come from can be given an equal opportunity to play for the country.”

Meanwhile, the Golden Eaglets are scheduled to depart Vina del Mar for Concepcion on Monday to await the winner of the encounter between Ecuador and Mexico for Thursday’ssemi –final match. The Local
Organizing Committee (LOC) confirmed that the Eaglets will lodge at Hotel Diego de Almagro Lomas Verdes while a training session is expected to hold on Monday evening at Santa Maria (O’Higgins) pitch.