Nigeria’s two-goal hero against North Korea at the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand Godwin Saviour is capable of far bigger things, according to his coach.
After a goalless first half, Saviour, 18, finally got the Flying Eagles going on Thursday against the resolute North Koreans with goals in the 47th and 50 minutes.
Coach Manu Garba said the hard working forward from Nigeria National League side Plateau United can do a lot more than he showed inside the Stadium Taranaki in a must-win Group E match.
“He did well during our training tour of Germany, but I tell you he was not at his best even today. He was on the squad when we won the FIFA U17 World Cup two years ago and I know he can do far more,” said the coach.
“He shoots very well with both legs, has the energy to also cover up when the attack has broken down.
“I am very happy for him to have scored two goals, that can only boost his confidence to do more.”
Saviour, who did not feature at the African Youth Championship in Senegal in March, justified his first start at the U20 World Cup after he was a late substitute in the 4-2 loss to five-time champions Brazil on Monday.