Peter Olawale was not too downbeat following Nigeria’s shock loss to Australia and he is positive his team will come back stronger.
Despite recording a staggering 34 attempts on goal, Manu Garba’s boys lost 2-1 to the Joeys – their first defeat ever to the Asian representatives in seven attempts.
The Tripple 44 Academy product got the Golden Eaglets’ only goal in the ill-fated encounter at Estadio Bezerrao, however, the team progressed as Group B winners.
But speaking ahead of Tuesday's Round of 16 showdown the teenager believes their recent loss will not weigh on the team as they eye a record sixth title.