Flamingoes coach Bankole Olowookere has said his team will be a lot more cautious and focused when they battle Chile for an U17 World Cup quarterfinal spot on Monday.
Nigeria are second on three points, same as Chile but enjoy a superior goals difference after the South Americans were battered 6-0 by European champions Germany in their second game of the tournament.
The Flamingoes need at least a draw to reach the last-eight, while Chile will need to win to advance.
“We will approach the game against Chile the same way we did against Germany and New Zealand,” coach Olowookere said.
“This match is a step to the next stage or a step out of the competition and so we have to be a lot more careful.
“We will be cautious, but be more focused and determined.”
Nigeria have reached the U17 World Cup quarterfinal thrice.
The Flamingoes ought to have put away the New Zealand game long before they did, but for lack of quality in their finishing.
The coach maintained he is not disturbed by the poor marksmanship because it is expected at this level of the game.
“These are young players coming up so such things are expected as part of their development,” he said.
“What was more important is that they have been creating the chances.”
