U15: The Loss To Morocco Was A Learning Experience For The Young Players – Says Coach Bassey

Despite the result, the head coach of Nigeria’s U15 Future Eagles, Patrick Bassey, has expressed pride in his team’s effort after the 2-0 defeat to Morocco’U15 side in an international friendly game.

 

Speaking immediately after the game at the Complexe Mohammed VI de Football, Bassey highlighted the positives from the match while acknowledging areas for improvement.

 

“We played our first game today, and though we lost 2-0, our boys played very well,” Bassey said.

“It was a 40-minute-per-half match, and we conceded both goals just seven minutes before full time. We lost concentration in the dying minutes, but overall, it was a good experience for the players.”

 

The coach emphasized that the match was a valuable learning opportunity for the youngsters, who were competing in their first international game under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS). Not minding the loss, Bassey was impressed by the approach and attitude of the players.

 

“The hosts are permanently in camp and have recently played against Cameroon and Congo before facing us. This gave them an edge in terms of preparation,” Bassey explained.

 

“For our boys, this was their first international experience, and they handled the challenge admirably. We will correct our mistakes before our next match on Sunday.”

 

Looking ahead, the coach expressed optimism about the team’s ability to improve.

“We will make adjustments, and I am confident we will do better in the next game,” he said.

 

The Future Eagles will have another chance to test themselves against the Moroccans in their second friendly match on Sunday, December 15th, with kickoff set for 5pm.

 

The team remains focused on building from this experience as they prepare for future competitions