Tag: Burkina Faso
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Ghana to play Golden Eaglets with no coach
The head of the Ghanaian U-17 football team, Laryea Kingston has walked away from his responsibilities after his side’s disappointing defeat at the WAFU B U-17 championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Black Starlets on Saturday evening lost to Burkina Faso 2-1 in the semi-final encounter, thereby debarring the host the chances of playing at the African…
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Remo Stars Ladies praise players for Flamingos’ victory over Burkina Faso
Remo Stars Ladies have praised their players, Hannah Ibrahim and Adegoke Taiwo, for their standout performances in the Flamingos’ victory over Burkina Faso. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ibrahim and Adegoke were instrumental in the Flamingos’ 7-1 aggregate triumph in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier, both starting in the decisive match at the Moshood Abiola…
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U-17 WWC: We want to cross the final hurdle – Olowookere
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has assured that the Nigeria U17 girls have their minds firmly trained on Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against their counterparts from Burkina Faso, and not on the final round of the qualifiers against either of Senegal and Liberia, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. “We have one hurdle to cross before…
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Flamingos ready for crucial Burkina Faso clash – Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has declared his team fully prepared for Saturday’s decisive encounter against Burkina Faso. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier last weekend. The second leg is set to take place at…
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WAFU B: Eaglets title defense being with a draw
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets was held to goalless draw in their opening Group B fixture at the WAFU B U-17 championship against Burkina Faso on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite dominating the match, the Golden Eaglets at the University Stadium in Accra, were hampered by poor decision-making in the final third. FT in Accra Burkina Faso ?? 0-0…
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WAFU B U17: Ghanaian, Nigerien officials to oversee Nigeria, Burkina Faso match
Ghanaian official Adaari Abdul Latif will be the referee for Thursday’s WAFU B U17 Championship group B opener between five-time world champions Nigeria and the Burkina Faso U17 boys at the Accra University Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Latif will work with compatriot Emmanuel Dolagbanu (assistant referee 1) and Nigeriens Sakina Hamidou (assistant referee 2) and…
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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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Dominican Republic 2024: Burkinabe girls hold Flamingos to 1-1 draw in Bamako
FIFA World Cup bronze medallists Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup third round qualifying fixture in Bamako on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The irrepressible Harmony Chidi, who netted five of the Nigerian team’s 12 goals against Central African Republic in the…
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Flamingos set for Mali trip for FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, are poised to embark on a journey to Bamako, Mali, ahead of their crucial FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Burkina Faso. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The upcoming third-round tie, initially scheduled for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, has been relocated to Bamako due to logistical challenges faced by the…
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Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos off to Bamako as CAF changes match official
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will on Thursday depart the shores of the country for Bamako, capital of Mali ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualification series third round, first leg encounter against their counterparts from Burkina Faso, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Nigerian girls have failed to appear in only one edition of the…
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“we need to be more clinical”, Bankole Olowookere higlights areas to work on ahead of Burkina Faso tie
Head coach of Nigeria U17 Women’s National Team, Flamingos has given an honest assessment of his team as preparations intensify for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Burkina Faso, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. On Saturday, Flamingos thrashed Soccer Talent Academy 9-1 in Abuja and speaking after the match, coach Bankole Olowookere pointed out the areas the technical crew must…
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Dominican Republic 2024: Burkinabe U17 girls to host Flamingos on neutral ground, Bamako
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will have the advantage of playing their away match against their Burkinabe counterparts in a 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture on a neutral ground, with the world body having insisted that the Burkinabes cannot play in Ouagadougou as their home venue is not up to standard. The decision…
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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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AFCON Preparation: Burkina Faso to leave for Abu Dhabi in few days
In preparation for the upcoming African Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso’s national football team, the Etalon, is actively enhancing its readiness, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team, having secured their place in the tournament, is set to engage in a pre-AFCON competition alongside DR Congo and Nigeria. Announced by the federation on Tuesday morning, Burkina Faso is…
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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…