Fans slam Flying Eagles after AFCON U-20 semi-final defeat

Football-loving Nigerians have slammed the Flying Eagles after their lethargy against Gambia in Monday's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at Cairo Stadium, Egypt , reports PUNCH Sports Extra.< /p>

Adama Bojang scored the winner for the Junior Scorpions after seven minutes after running in on a defensive pass from Ebrima Singhateh.

Despite falling behind by the opening goal, Ladan Bosso's side dominated possession but lacked midfield brilliance to create chances and score.

Strikers Ibrahim Muhammad, Samson Lawal, Haliru Sarki and Francis Abubakar missed target, while Belgium-based substitute and striker Ahmed Abdullahi, who earned a penalty in the dying minutes of the game , watched in anguish as his kick hit the left post and bounce into play in the 85th minute.

Gambia goalkeeper Ebou Dampha, who was voted man of the match for his brilliant performance in goal for the Junior Scorpions, has still not conceded a goal in the tournament after five games.

The Flying Eagles recorded 21 shots in the four-on-target encounter while Gambia had three shots and scored on one of the two shots on target.

Fans at home were enraged by the team's performance and took to social media to vent their anger. While some think the team won't go far in the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia which is due to start from May 20 to June 11, others are of the opinion that the team should be disbanded. /p>

Eddie Ekpo wrote on Twitter: "This Flying Eagles team should be disbanded including the coaching staff. Terrible team throughout. Is there no coach from the Nigerian Professional Football League who can manage this team?Should it be Ladan Bosso filling the squad with northerners?

Jumoke Josh-Falade @FaladeJumi added: "This flying eagle team should be disbanded! No tactics, unnecessary long balls and an outdated coach!"

Jamiyu Ganiyu does not want the team to represent the country at the World Cup in Indonesia.

"I hope that's not the team that goes to the world cup? I've never seen a mediocre and technically deficient U-20 team like the current one. The coach did not try at all in his selection."

Gbolahan Philips said: "Flying Eagle U-20s are not good at all. They just kick the ball instead of passing the ball and keeping possession. @thenff. I expect something better from Ladan Bosso Don't mind the NFF I haven't seen any of these guys who can transcend the senior team More age palava These guys look older that me and I'm in my thirties. I'm just mad at everything, boss. How can you lose to Gambia, with a team that's too old? Nawa…”

Damilola Adenusi insisted that coach Bosso was not good enough for the team.

"Lasan Bosso is not a good coach. He has not changed anything in the team. The current Flying Eagles are just lucky to qualify. They lack quality and the coach does not have the ability to influence technical and tactical knowledge."

With the disappointing result, the Flying Eagles will face Tunisia in the third-place game on Friday, while The Gambia will face Senegal, who beat Tunisia 3-0 in the another semi-final, in the final on Saturday.

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