Tag: Atalanta 1996
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“I gained confidence and more professionalism” – Victor Ikpeba speaks on his return to club action after Atalanta 1996 Olympics
Popularly hailed as “Prince of Monaco”, ex Super Eagles international Victor Ikpeba has spoken about how the gold conquest in the Atalanta 1996 Olympics with Nigeria spurred him into a whole new different player, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Reminiscing the beautiful memories of the past in an exclusive interview with CAFOnline, the veteran revealed how his numbers…
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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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Ladan Bosso recommends Salisu Yusuf for Super Eagles job
Flying Eagles head coach Isah Ladan Bosso, has revealed that he in the past recommended Salisu Yusuf for Super Eagles coaching job. According to Bosso, at the time the Super Eagles opportunity came knocking at his door, he’s already contracted. Because he was with NPFL outfit, Abia Warriors. And instead of throwing the opportunity to…
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Nigeria-Zambia friendly gets a new date
The Nigeria U-20 football team friendly against the Young Shipolopolo of Zambia again gets another date to logistics reasons, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles in preparation for the African U-20 Championship in Egypt initially secured a double header friendly against Zambia, another country participating at the tournament. However, the double header has now being scheduled…