Izilein told
the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin that winning the bronze was better
than not getting anything.
The football tactician identified late preparation
for major events as responsible for the poor performance of Nigerian sportsmen
and women in tournaments.
He called on administrators of sports in the country
to be alive to their responsibilities by ensuring early preparation for
tournaments.
Izilein said that considering what the players went through in USA
during their preparation, they should hold their heads high by winning the
bronze medal. “I still salute their courage, considering what they went
through. It takes people with lion heart to easily come out of what they went
through.
“I will urge them to concentrate well for the bronze medal. We need
it, it is better than not having anything at all,” he said. Izilein said, “Why
are we always starting late in terms of preparation? “As we speak, some
countries are already planning for the 2020 games. ‘’Here, we only start
rushing things when it is two or three months to a major tournament and expect
the athletes to perform wonders.”
NAN recalls that the Dream Team V1, inspite
of challenges while in camp, qualified for the semi-finals of the football
event of the Rio Olympic games. The team lost to Germany,0-2 in the semi-final
and will meet Hunduras for the third place match on Saturday.
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