Tag: Dr Daniel Igali
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Bayelsa Govt expresses concern over performance of its football teams
The Bayelsa State Government on Tuesday expressed concern over the dwindling performance of its two professional football league sides, Bayelsa United FC and the Bayelsa Queens FC. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made this known as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com in separate meetings with the management and players of both teams at his office in…
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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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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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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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AFCON U17: Nduka Ugbade remains positive despite loss to Morocco
Nigeria’s under seventeen male team coach, Nduka Ugbade has reacted to the loss against Morocco in the on going African Cup of Nations, AFCON U-17 championship in Algeria on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Golden Eaglets were humbled by the Junior Eagles of Morocco by a goal to nil after an goal in the 2nd of…
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Ugbade confident of team’s performance as team set to arrive Algeria on Sunday
Nigeria men U-17 team are scheduled to arrive in the Algerian city of Constantine on Sunday night for their final preparations for this year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations, according to a release from the NFF received by Nigeriasoccernet.com. Following complications that arose in the process of securing entry visa into Germany for a planned…
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2023 U-17 AFCON: Visa issues deny the Golden Eaglet from the touring Germany
After several days of trying to secure entry visa for the Nigeria U-17 football team to train in Germany and prepare further for the 2023 African U-17 Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation looked to have resigned to fate, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Golden Eaglets have been camping in Abuja for the competition and were recently…
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AFCON U17: Nduka Ugbade set to return Nigeria to glory days at the cadet level
Ahead of this month’s U17 African Cup of Nations, head coach of Nigeria Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade has assured Nigerians of a proud outing from his boys, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Nduka Ugbade who is not new to the business at this stage having served as the assistant coach of the U17 between 2011-2013 will hope to…
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Peseiro on the Golden Eaglets: “ “I am impressed with what I have seen”
Super coach head coach Jose Peseiro has encouraged the Nigeria U-17 players to keep working hard and never to give up. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese manager who was in the training camp of the Golden Eaglet in Abuja to see them was impressive by the talent of the young minds but claimed not to be…
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Nduka Ugbade focus on being successful at next year’s U-17 AFCON
The coach of Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade has revealed his desire and plans to ensure his boys achieve success ahead of the 2023 AFCON in Algeria. Ugbade is currently screening players to beef up his team as they eye a semi-final spot at the U-17 AFCON to guarantee qualification for the cadet World Cup. “The…
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WAFU B U17: Nduka Ugbade Expresses Worries Over Golden Eaglets
Ahead of the West African Football Union (WAFU B) U17 tournament opener against host Ghana this Saturday in Accra, coach of Nigeria U17 side Golden Eaglets Nduka Ugbade has expressed his worries about the team, Nigeriasoccernet can report. Nduka Ugbade in an interview with BSNSports ahead of today’s group A opener against the hosts made…
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WAFU U-17 ZONE B: Nduka Ugbade Talks Tough Ahead Of Ghana’s Clash
Coach of Nigeria U-17, Nduka Ugbade is full of confidence ahead of his team’s opening game against the Black Starlets of Ghana at the Cape Coast stadium, Nigeria Soccernet can report. In his interview with Abbeylivenetwork, Nduka Ugbade said his side cannot afford to disappoint Nigerians. “I am happy with the squad that we have…