The head coach of the Iranian U-17 side, Ali Doustimehr has
congratulated the Golden Eaglets over their qualification for the quarter final
of the
ongoing FIFA cadet World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but has
raised dust on their ages.
“The Eaglets were the better side. I am happy with FIFA for
bringing up such tournament which has helped to ensure peace and friendship
among the youths of the world. I have been in this job for over 30 years and I
have been coaching the National team for 20 years.
The way the Eaglets played today and in their
matches showed that they can’t be teenagers but if they are truly within the
age bracket, it shows that Nigeria will have a very strong national team in the
future.
“I didn’t say that they are overage but if they truly Under
17 I wish them luck. My players are young and inexperienced and it counted
against Nigeria,” Doustimehr admitted in a press conference after the match.
However, Eaglets’ Head Coach, Manu Garba has threatened to
drag Doustimehr to FIFA if he doesn’t withdraw the statement credited to him.
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