Tag: Mr Ebiki Timitimi
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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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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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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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2023 U-17 AFCON: ‘We are ready for the Nigeria.’ Morocco
Moroccan U-17 goalkeeper, Hamza Jiid says his team is ready to play the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria as both team prepare for a dance-off at the on going 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Both Nigeria and the Atlas Cubs won the opening match over the weekend with Morocco going top of Group B…
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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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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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“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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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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Meet Issac Aondoakaa, the SS1 student in the Golden Eaglets
Issac Aondoakaa is a 14 year-old who will be representing Nigeria at the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. An SS1 student of David Hall International College, Issac is currently on the books of Kakawa Academy, Epe, Lagos State. Aondoakaa hails from Benue State and attended Government Secondary School, Gboko, before moving…
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2023 U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglet to know opponents in February
The Nigeria U-17 football team, Golden Eagles will on February 1 know the group they belong ahead of the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria. The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Algeria from 29 April to 19 May in the cities of Algiers, Constantine and Annaba, which are…
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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…