Category: Golden Eaglets
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WAFU-B: Manu’s led Eaglets depart Nigeria for Ghana
The Nigerian U-17 ahead of the WAFU U-17 tournament have left for Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team along with the technical crew headed by coach Manu Garba will be representing Nigeria at the pre AFCON U-17 championship. Garba on Friday announced his 19 man squad list ahead of the trip after almost three weeks of…
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WAFU: Golden Eaglet continue preparation with 2 friendly wins
Nigeria U-17 national team continued their preparation to the WAFU B -17 tournament with two wins in friendly matches played on Thursday at the FIFA Goal Project, Moshood Abiola stadium, Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The Golden Eaglets as they are known who played two different teams on the day at different times won 2-0 and 6-0…
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Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside Burkina Faso and Togo for WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets, have been placed in Group B for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Managed by Manu Garba, the team will contend against Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo in the group stage. ?WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON Qualifiers! In Group A, Ghana…
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Accra to host WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations in May
Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra, is poised to welcome the prestigious WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations this May, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The eagerly anticipated event will see the Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets vying against formidable contenders from the region, including Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Niger, and host Ghana. Scheduled to hold between May 15–29,…
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NFF declare Peseiro’s position and one day open for interested applicants
The Nigeria Football Federation has declared the Super Eagles head coach role vacant and that of the Golden Eaglet vacant, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Peseiro who led the Super Eagles to ba second place finish at the just concluded AFCON in Ivory Coast left his role as the head coach of the team few weeks ago.…
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NPFL: Coach Yemi Embarks on UEFA B coaching license journey
Enyimba assistant coach, Olanrewaju Yemi is poised to kickstart his UEFA B coaching license course, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The young tactican has for the past five years building a commendable profile for his career. Yemi, who clinched the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League title with Enyimba, commenced his coaching journey with Magate FC before moving on…
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African Games 2023: Team Nigeria drawn in group B in men, Women categories
Team Nigeria in the men and women categories have been drawn in group B respectively of the 13th edition of the African Games built to hold in Ghana this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria men’s team was paired with South Sudan, Senegal, Uganda and Tunisia in the draw held on Thursday in Cote D’Ivoire. In…
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Osimhen references Amunike as a big influence to his success
Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen on the back of grabbing the African Men’s Footballer of the Year award at the CAF Awards in Morocco appreciated his legendary compatriot Emmanuel Amunike, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen in as a 16 year-old boy was nurtured by Amunike, the then Nigeria U-17 coach who together with team won the…
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Dominica Republic name both Real Madrid and Barcelona youngsters in their squad
Dominica Republic U-20 national team will have in their squad Real Madrid striker, Alejandro Martin Sapeg and Barcelona youngster Derek Cuevas for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With the tournament starting May 20, coach Walter Benitez has included the two players in his 21 man squad with both youngsters most likely to…
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Golden Eaglets: ‘We are well prepared for Burkina Faso match.’ Micheal
Nigeria U-17 defender, Emmanuel Micheal revealed team is ready for the big quarter final tie against Burkina Faso at ongoing the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both teams during the qualifiers, met at the WAFU B Championship final with the Golden Eaglets coming out victorious 2-1. A lot is tied to the…
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Burkina Faso Coach: Calmness and Teamwork are the major factors as we face Nigeria
Burkina Faso head coach Brahima Traore has said teamwork will be the important ingredient that will see him through against the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria. The Young Stallions are seeking a place in the semi-final at the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. Traore’s boys will face the Golden Eaglets in a West Africa derby…
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AFCON U17: “The quarter-final matches will be very hard nuts to crack” – Nduka Ugbade
Ahead of their quarterfinal game against Burkina Faso Nduka Ugbade believed just like the last group game against South Africa, it’ll also be a tough game, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Golden Eaglets booked after a thrilling 3-2 win against South Africa. They have Burkina Faso between them and a world cup ticket, that Nduka believes his…
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AFCON U17: Burkina Faso beat Cameroon to set-up a quaterfinal clash with Nigeria
Following their hardfought 3-2 win over South Africa in their final group game of the 2023 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the Golden Eaglets will now face Burkina Faso in the quarterfinal for a place in the semifinal as well as the World Cup ticket, reports, Nigeriasoccernet.com. This was confirmed after Burkina Faso scored…
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AFCON U17: Golden Eaglets’ determined comeback against South Africa seals last 8 qualification
Nigeria’s under seventeen male team are through to the quarter finals of the African Cup of Nations on going in Algeria after edging South Africa in their last group match on Saturday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Golden Eaglets came back twice to beat the Amajimbos three goals to two in a pulsating group B encounter…
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Ugbade rejoices for goals scored, looks beyond goals conceded against South Africa
Golden Eaglets coach, Nduka Ugbade expresses his satisfaction over the manner at which his players took their chances in their 3-2 win over South Africa on Saturday night at the 2023 African U-17 Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria prior to the game have scored just a goal in their first two matches, wasting several chances…
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2023 U-17 AFCON: “We are ready for the task.” Golden Eaglets forward, Agada
Nigeria U-17 forward, Charles Agada says the players have sharpened their scoring boots in training over the last two days. Nduka Ugbade’s boys struggled in front of goal in their first two games despite creating a number of chances. The former champions have scored one goal and conceded once in the two outings. Agada, who…
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South Africa’s Cowrie calls Nigeria dangerous compares Eaglet to a wounded Lion
South Africa head coach, Duncan Cowrie has revealed that the Golden Eaglets are a dangerous team with qualities on the inside as both teams prepare for their final group game at the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria and South Africa are on three point in Group B after two games with both…
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AFCON U-17: “We are prepared against South Africa” Ugbade
Ahead of the last Group B game at the African U-17 Cup of Nations, Golden Eaglets coach, Nduka Ugbade claimed he knows what to expect from his opposition, South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria after defeating Zambia in their first game, lost 1-0 to Morocco in the second group game. South Africa who are tied on points…
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U-17 AFCON: South Africa plan to steal a point off Nigeria
The South Africa U-17 coach Duncan Crowie has said his team’s motive against the Golden Eaglets is to settle a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. South Africa and Nigeria are both on three points in Group B at the 2023 African U-17 Cup of Nations. Both teams lost to Morocco in the group and also defeated Zambia by…
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Copenhagen Striker to appear in Court for Sexual Assault
Danish FC Copenhagen striker and Former U-17 Golden Eaglets player,Akinkunmi Amoo may appear before a District Court in Denmark in June on alleged charges bothering on sexual assault and it’s related offences This was revealed by a season journalist Obayiuwana Osasu on his Twitter handle on Tuesday, he added that Amoo was initially arrested on…