The head coach of the South African U-23 national team, Owen Da Gama, has rated Brazil and Nigeria as favourites to win the men's football event gold medal at this year's Olympics in Brazil.
The Amaglug-glug qualified for the games after beating Senegal at the 2015 African U-23
Championship and the tactician is hoping to make an impact when the event begins.
"It might bring us luck. Who knows? I always prefer to start off against the big teams, though, and I think Brazil and Nigeria are the best two sides. After that, the only way is up."
South Africa will battle host country, Brazil, Denmark and Iraq for a spot in the knock out stage of the championship and Gama is not ruling out the possibility of his side causing an upset.
"Anything’s possible in football," he continued.
"The fact that we have only five of our guys playing in Europe, with the rest of the team based at home, perhaps works in our favour, as we can spend more time together and play together. It could be an advantage, though you still have to respect Brazil all the same." FIFA
South Africa U-23 Coach Rates Nigeria And Brazil Olympic Gold Favourites
Reviewed by Unknown
on
00:54:00
Rating:
Reviewed by Unknown
on
00:54:00
Rating:
No comments: