Tag: MKO Abiola National Stadium
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President Fed. Cup: MKO Abiola National Stadium to host grand finale on 29 June
The grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competitions will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 29th June, Nigeriasoccernet.com NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said that the date has been agreed by both the NFF and GTI in view of the fact that Nigeria have…
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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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U17 AFCON: Morocco top Nigeria despite loss to Zambia
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Morocco finishes top of group B to set up a quarter-final clash with host Algeria at Anaba on Thursday 11th May at 2000 hours in the quarters. The Chipolopolos of Zambia on Saturday gave a shocking defeat to the Atlas Lions of Morocco to a 2-1 at the 19 May Stadium in Anaba at the…
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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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Morocco coach, Said Chiba identifies, physicality and speed as the strength of the Eaglets
Morocco U-17 head coach, Said Chiba believes the Golden Eaglets is a team built on physicality and quick offensive approach ahead of the top of the table clash in group B of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atlas Cubs and Golden Eaglets will face off in Constantine today (Wednesday)…
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U17 AFCON: Cameroon’s Dorinel Yondjo set sights on breaking Osimhen’s record
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Cameroonian striker Dorinel Yondjo does not hide his ambitions. He wants to score at least five goals at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria 2023, and beat the record set by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who scored four and won the golden boot in 2015. Yondjo believes he has what it takes to…
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2023 U-17 AFCON: Nduka Ugbade sees Nigeria’s victory as a psychological boost
The Nigeria U-17 coach, Nduka Ugbade believes his team’s victory over Zambia will give his boys mental advantage going forward in the competition, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Golden Eaglets at the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, defeated Zambia 1-0, courtesy a second half strike by Favour Daniel on Sunday. The battle could have gone either ways but despite…
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U-17 AFCON: ‘Tough defeat but kudos to Nigeria,’ Zambia Coach
Zambia U-17 coach, Ian Bakala believes the outcome of the game involving his team and Nigeria only if his boys have taken their chances, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Golden Eaglets at the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations defeated Zambia 1-0 courtesy a second half strike by Favour Daniel on Sunday. Substitute Light Eke missed the chance to…
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AFCON17: Golden Eaglets edge Zambia in group opener
The Nigeria under seventeen team has started their campaign of the African Cup of Nations, AFCON U-17 championship on a winning note after edging Zambia U-17 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Favour Daniel scored in the second half to give the Nigerian team the respite and the fine start needed in the competition at Stade Mohammed-Hamlaoui,…
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“We are here on a mission and the mission has to be complete.” Zambia coach before facing Nigeria
Zambia U-17 coach, Ian Bakala has sounded a note of warning to the Nigeria Golden Eaglets ahead of their big tie at the Africa U-17 Championship today that his team is “here on a mission,” Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Zambia are in group B alongside Nigeria, Morocco am South Africa. Despite being the champion of the south zone,…
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Golden Eaglets: Osimhen, Chukwueze, Awoniyi and others motivate us
The Nigeria U-17 captain Precious Williams says his predecessors and past winners is enough motivation as the Golden Eaglets plan to win the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Current Super Eagles stars and famous footballers like Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, Nottingham Forrest star, Taiwo Awoniyi just to mention few, have…
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U17 AFCON: Eke expresses confidence as Nigeria target first title since 2007
Ahead of the U17 AFCON starting this weekend in Algeria, Golden Eaglets forward Light Eke said Nigeria will win this year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com. The tournament which also serves as qualifier for the world cup will see Nigeria feature in group B alongside Zambia, Morocco and South Africa. With many eyes on…
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U17 AFCON Update: Golden Eaglets pass MRI Test
The Nigeria U17 team, Golden Eaglets pass their Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) test on Tuesday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Although not surprising going by the young look of he players selected by Nduka Ugbade chose for the tournament, one have no reason to doubt the genuineness of their age ans that ease the work of the CAF’s…
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Golden Eaglets to undergo MRI test in Algiers
The Nigeria U-17 ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will undergo the mandatory MRI test right in the host country, Algeria today, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The test is meant to determine if truly the young lads are within the age limit and if any is above, the player will be dropped from the team. If…
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Golden Eaglets hold first training session in Algiers
Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on Monday held their first training session in preparation for the U17 AFCON at the training pitch of Nelson Mandela Stadium Algiers, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Nigeria U17 team depart the shores of the country on Monday as they prepare for CAF U17 AFCON billed to kickoff later this month in Algeria.…