Ex-international, Nicholas Ukadike has said he expects the Golden Eaglets to stretch their winning streak in the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates by overcoming their Uruguayan opponents in the quarter final in Sharjah.“I expect them to win because, so far, they have given us a good competition. The team that scores goals is the better team. Our boys have shown ability to score goals and I only look forward to coach Manu Garba getting the mid-fielders to be more creative from this stage as the way to better their performance,” adding “right now other teams are interested in Nigeria because we have been champions many times and that means that our boys must be thorough.I have no doubt they will win and then go all the way to the final. Anything can happen although, I know that Uruguay will be very difficult,” the former Spartans, Iwuanyanwu Nationale and Abiola Babes attacker said. Before this stage, the Eaglets walloped Mexico 6-1, drew 3-3 with Sweden, pounded Iraq 5-0 and trashed Iran 4-1 for a total 18 goals for and 5 against.Uruguay on their part beat New Zealand 7-0, dew 1-1 with Ivory Coast and yet 1-1 with Italy before beating Slovakia 4-2 for a total 12 goals in favour and against.

Friday, 15 November 2013