Category: Flying Eagles
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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…
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Nigeria thump Niger Republic 3-1, qualify for 2025 AFCON
Cup holders Nigeria reached the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship in style on Sunday, after a come-from-behind 3-1 thumping of Niger Republic’s Junior Mena in Lome, in the process earning a ticket to next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The neighbors to the north went in front after only…
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Gusau commends Flying Eagles following 2025 AFCON qualification
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has lauded the efforts and bravery of Nigeria U20 team, Flying Eagles following their 3-1 victory against Niger Republic at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship to book a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The defending champions also reached the…
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WAFU B U-20: Flying Eagles-Niger Republic semifinal clash gets new date
The WAFU B U-20 Championship semi-final match between Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Niger Republic has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Originally set for Saturday afternoon, the encounter will now kick off at 7pm local time at the Stade Municipal in Lome. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured their spot in the semi-finals…
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Deputy Senate President, Wilfred Ndidi, others motivate Flying Eagles big for AFCON ticket
As part of efforts to spur the U20 Boys National Team, Flying Eagles, to book an AFCON 2025 ticket at the expense of Niger Republic on Saturday, well-meaning Nigerians from all walks of life have donated cash towards motivating the squad to victory, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Deputy Senate President Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin has rewarded the…
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WAFU-B: Flying Eagles title defense charge continues after picking semi-final berth
Nigeria came from behind to edge a flaming battle with Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in Lome on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In the event, Burkina Faso’s Young Etalons were eliminated on inferior goal-count against those of the Flying Eagles and the Young Elephants. Nigeria scored two…
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WAFU B U20 Championship: Gusau backs Flying Eagles bounce back against Cote d’Ivoire
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, who watched the Flying Eagles lose to a second-half goal on Friday at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship has expressed hope that the team can re-invents itself and delivers the goods against the Ivorians who is their next opponent, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. “I am not happy…
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WAFU B U20 Championship: Flying Eagles set to fly over Elephants
Cup holders Nigeria know they must attain a different shape and be at their very best when they confront the Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, if they are not to exit this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship at the group stage, Nigeriasoccerne.com reports. The seven-time African champions fell by a lone goal to…
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Flying Eagles suffer defeat in WAFU B U20 opener
Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, began their WAFU B U20 Championship campaign with a disappointing 0-1 loss to Burkina Faso in Togo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The teams were deadlocked at halftime, Fandino Abib Coulibaly scored the only and the winning goal for Burkina Faso in the 66th minute to secure all three points. The result sees…
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NFF president urges Flying Eagles to go for victory
Nigeria Football Federation president, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has challenged the Flying Eagles to secure victory against Burkina Faso in their upcoming WAFU B U20 tournament opener in Lome, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. During a visit to the team’s camp at Theresia Residence Hotel, Gusau emphasized the importance of winning and booking a ticket to next year’s…
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WAFBU20: Flying Eagles arrive Togo
Nigeriasoccernet.com reports that the Nigeria U-20 men’s National team has arrived in Lome, Togo, for the WAFU B U20 Men’s Tournament. The ??Flying Eagles have arrived Lome, ??Togo for the WAFU B U20 Men's Tournament. They start their campaign to retain their title on Friday against ??Burkina Faso on Friday. #WAFUB2024 #SoarFlyingEagles pic.twitter.com/F2rF7qasBl — The…
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WAFU B U20 Tourney: Zubair lists Agada, Salihu, 18 others as Soname promises naira rain
Head Coach Aliyu Zubair has selected talented midfielder Nasiru Salihu and forward Charles Agada among a list of 20 players to fly Nigeria’s flag at the WAFU B U20 Championship kicking off in Lome, Togo on Thursday. The championship is a qualifying tournament for next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The contingent…
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Flying Eagles prep for WAFU-B with friendly win over Seamoriow FC
Nigeria U-20 men’s National team has kicked preparations ahead of the WAFU-B tournament set to kick off in Togo with a win over Seamoriow FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Flying Eagles Soar to 4-1 Victory Over Seamoriow FC In an exhilarating match at Ikene Remo Stars Stadium, the U20 Flying Eagles defeated our boys Seamoriow FC 4-1.…
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Flying Eagles: Gusau clarifies reason behind Aliyu Zubair’s appointment
Alhaji Musa Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has finally addressed the recent appointment of Coach Aliyu Zubair as the head coach of the Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s under-20 men’s national team as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. Zubair was selected in September to lead the team ahead of the WAFU-Zone B tournament in Togo.…
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WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles to relocate to Ikenne
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, will move to Ikenne, Ogun State for a final camping program ahead of their participation at this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 2023 FIFA World Cup quarter-finalists will camp at the high-grade Remo Sports Institute for a week before departing for Lome, where they tackle…
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WAFU Cup: Flying Eagles pitched in group B alongside Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
The U-20 Africa Cup of Nations ‘WAFU B’ qualifiers draw have been done, and the Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group B, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles face tough competition in Group B of the WAFU Cup following their draw alongside Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire in a 3-team group. Hosts Togo,…
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Sunderland sign Nigerian striker from KAA Gent
Sunderland AFC has announced the signing of Nigerian forward Ahmed Abdullahi, subject to international clearance, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 20-year-old joined the club on a four-year deal, with an option for an additional year, for an undisclosed fee from Belgian side KAA Gent. Abdullahi impressed last season with Jong KAA Gent, scoring 21 goals in 28…
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Tochukwu Nnadi scores first Zulte Waregem goal
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Former Flying Eagles midfielder, Tochukwu Nnadi celebrated his first goal for SV Zulte Waregem in their big home league victory over Lierse in the Belgian league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nnadi score the second goal as Zulte Waregem defeated Lierse 4-1 to qualify for the promotion playoffs at the Elindus Arena. Mattheus Machado opened score on 14…
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African Games ’23: Flying Eagles out of football tournament
Nigeria Flying Eagles ended their poor outing at the African Games football event after failing to win their last game of the group stage on Friday night,Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 7-time champions of Africa who needed a point to join group B leader, Uganda to the next round lost 3-2 to Senegal at the Accra Sports…
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African Games: Gusau charges Flying Eagles to go all out for semi-final ticket
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has called on players of the U-20 Boys, Flying Eagles to be ready to put up more than their level best when they confront Senegal’s Young Lions of Teranga on Friday in a make-or-break 13th African Games group phase final match at the University of Ghana…