My players lost concentration, but we’ve learnt a lot – Garba...

Coach Manu Garba on Thursday said the Flying Eagles have learnt a lot from the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand, after crashing out in the Round of 16. The Nigerian side lost 0-1 to Germany in their Round of 16 clash in Christchurch on Thursday to exit the competition. However, Garba who is the team’s Head Coach said the whole competition had been a big lesson to the team, especially in not losing concentration when it mattered. “I believe that our players learnt a lot from this game and a big lesson in general from the tournament. “The level at the under-20s is far higher than at the under-17s, and Germany are a very tough and highly tactical team. “Our players lost concentration at the crucial moment and this gave the Germans a chance to score,’’ he said at the post-match news conference.  The coach nonetheless praised goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo, saying he played a great game. “He may have saved that ball (which resulted in the game’s lone goal) if he had a clear view, but there is nothing we can do now,’’ he said. Garba was however not singling out the goalkeeper for praise, saying “all my players have been in great form and I am proud of them all.’’