Flamingos Coach Warns Against Complacency Ahead Of Guinea Second Leg

Nigeria’s Flamingos are focused on sealing their place in the final round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they face Guinea on Sunday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

After a commanding 5-0 victory in the first leg played in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian side holds a massive advantage. That performance was marked by attacking flair, tactical organization, and self-belief.

Since returning home, the team has maintained intense training sessions in Ikenne, with the technical staff keeping standards high despite the comfortable lead.

Coach Busari acknowledged that managing the players’ mindset after such a dominant win is a major challenge.

He warned that overconfidence could easily creep in following a heavy victory, so the focus in camp has been on discipline and continued growth.

He likened the situation to exam preparation, stressing that success comes only through consistent effort and repetition.

Busari also cautioned that Guinea remain a dangerous opponent capable of mounting a strong response, and urged his team to deliver another impressive performance for their home fans.

“It happens in football because when you are above a team in terms of goals and performance, complacency will really set in as a human,” Busari told thenff.com.

“I see Guinea as a team that can still want to fight back. On our side, we still need to give more because we are playing at home. Our fans want to see the beauty of the game, we want to showcase what we have, we want to win excellently.”