Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt praised the unwavering support of Nigerians following his match-winning performance in the penalty shootout that secured Nigeria’s victory over Senegal and a place in the U-20 AFCON semi-finals.
“It feels great and it’s my first time in this competition,” Harcourt said after the game. “I want to thank our coach for believing in me.
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My dad has been my goalkeeper trainer since the start. I also appreciate the backroom staff for their trust.”
Harcourt’s crucial saves in the shootout not only clinched the win but also booked Nigeria’s ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Reflecting on the team’s journey, he added:
> “For scaling through to the World Cup, I believe we’ll do great. Thank you to Nigerians, who have been solidly behind me, and they should keep believing in us. Bit by bit, we’ll be improving, and we’ll get better.”
His tribute to his father and the broader support network shows the collective effort behind the Flying Eagles’ success, as they now set their sights on continental glory.
