Category: Flying Eagles
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Gusau commends Katsina State Governor for hosting Flying Eagles
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has lauded the governor of Katsina State Umar Radda for hosting the Nigeria U20 boys, Flying Eagles as the team continues preparations for the 24th Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals, now to be hosted by Egypt and billed to kick off on 27th April, Nigeriasoccernet.com…
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Ivory Coast withdraws as host of 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF seeks alternative venue
With just a month remaining before the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, Ivory Coast has officially withdrawn as the tournament’s host, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The decision, directed by the Ivorian government, was confirmed in an official statement from the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF) on Wednesday. CAF had previously announced Ivory Coast…
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Amajita issue strong warning to Flying Eagles with 6-0 friendly win
As the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draws closer, South Africa’s Amajita have sent a strong signal to their Group B rivals, including Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, with a commanding 6-0 victory over Botswana in an international friendly. ? Match Highlights: Ah Shene ?? and Vilakazi ?? both netted braces. April ? and Phili ?…
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Côte d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles to play group phase matches in Korhogo
Seven-time African champions, Nigeria will commence their participation in the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals with a game against the Young Pharaohs of Egypt on Wednesday, 30th April, at the 20,000-capacity Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium in Korhogo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The encounter is billed to kick off at 5 pm CIV time (6 pm…
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Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles embark on break, to resume camping on March 10
Nigeria’s U20 boys, the Flying Eagles, have embarked on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan on Saturday evening with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, 10th March, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges won one…
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International Friendly: Flying Eagles breeze past Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan
The Flying Eagles were emphatic 2-0 winners over hosts Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the first of two international friendly matches at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in the heart of the Ivorian capital on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Captain Daniel Bameyi made good from the spot three minutes after the hour mark, converting from…
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Flying Eagles to face Cote d’Ivoire in a double-header friendly
Nigeria’s Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles, will play two friendly matches against Cote d’Ivoire next week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The first match is scheduled for Wednesday, 26 February, with the second match taking place two days later. Both matches will be played in Abidjan, the Ivorian capital. The Flying Eagles, led by coach Aliyu Zubairu, are…
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Morocco coach relishes U-20 Cup of Nations challenge
Morocco head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi has acknowledged the difficulty of his side’s group at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, but is confident of their chances, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The North Africans have been drawn into Group B alongside regional rivals Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa. Nigeria is the most successful team in the competition’s…
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Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Zubairu bravely accepts the challenge of North Africans, South Africa
The head coach of Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu has voiced his optimism following Thursday’s group stage draw for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which will take place in Cote d’Ivoire, 26th April – 18th May, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian team finds itself in a demanding group alongside traditional powerhouses Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa,…
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Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles up against Egypt, South Africa and Morocco
Seven-time champions Nigeria will battle it out with tough customers Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in the group phase of this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations, scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire 26th April – 18th May, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles pipped host nation Egypt 1-0 in a group phase match at the last edition…
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Nigeria to know fate as CAF reveals U-20 AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2025 schedule
CAF has announced scheduled for the final draw of the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Côte d’Ivoire 2025, to take place in Cairo on Thursday, February 13th. Thirteen teams will participate in the tournament, held from April 26th to May 18th, 2025 with the top four nations set to subsequently qualify…
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Nigeria’s U-20 seeded for Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, have been named among the top three seeded teams for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, alongside hosts Cote d’Ivoire and defending champions Senegal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The seeding for the draw, which will take place at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, has been announced.…
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Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles return to camp for Egypt friendly
Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has called to camp 30 players as Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, prepare for a two-match tour of Egypt later this month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Team Administrator, Aliyu Lawal Ibrahim informed thenff.com that the seven-time African champions will clash with their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo, the capital of Egypt in friendly matches…
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Cote d’Ivoire to host 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations
Cote d’Ivoire has been announced as the new host of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, replacing initial hosts South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement following its executive committee meeting in Marrakech, Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place between 30th of March and 11th of…
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Zubairu open to foreign-based players for Flying Eagles
Aliyu Zubairu, the head coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, has indicated his willingness to include foreign-based players in the squad for future competitions, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Following Nigeria’s triumph at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo, Zubairu is now turning his attention to the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which will be held…
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WAFU B: Triumphant Flying Eagles return home
Flying Eagles arrived Abuja on Thursday evening after successfully defending the WAFU B U20 Men’s title in Togo, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes The team successfully defended the WAFU B title defeating the Black Satellites of Ghana 2-1 in the final and also earning a ticket to next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations. Kparobo Arierhi netted a…
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Arierhi’s brace sinks Ghana as Nigeria retain WAFU-B U20 crown
Kparobo Arierhi netted a brace as champions Nigeria successfully defended their WAFU B U-20 title on Wednesday night after a 2-1 defeat of regional rivals Ghana in this year’s final in Lome, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles dominated large swatches of the encounter, but it turned out a game of two halves Nigeria were imperious…
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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles seek successful title defence
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles captain, Daniel Bameyi, has expressed his team’s determination to retain the WAFU B U-20 Championship title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles, winners of the 2022 edition in Niamey, Niger Republic, face Ghana’s Black Satellites in today’s final in Lome. “We’re delighted to be in the final again, so there’s one more dance…
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WAFU B U-20 Final: Ghana v Nigeria – officials announced
The highly anticipated WAFU Zone B U-20 final between Ghana and Nigeria has confirmed its officiating team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Burkina Faso’s Bado Benoit will referee the match, assisted by Eba Médard Wenceslas Ettien from Côte D’Ivoire as Assistant I, Djaria Bio Bangana Yacoubou from Benin as Assistant II, and Kossi Fabrice Senyo from Togo…
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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Awoniyi donates N2.5m to Flying Eagles
Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi has donated N2.5 million to the Flying Eagles ahead of their WAFU B U-20 Championship final against Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles, defending champions of the tournament, have received an outpouring of support from well-meaning Nigerians following their impressive performances. Awoniyi’s gesture follows Super Eagles teammate Wilfred Ndidi’s N2…