Tag: NIGERIA EX-INTERNATIONALS CUP 2024
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NIGERIA EX-INTERNATIONALS CUP: tough match-ups to take center stage in quarter-finals
The maiden edition of Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup, organized by Lagos State Football Association, has continued to evoke fond and exciting memories of the playing days of the ex-Nigeria international players participating in this tournament as coach-mentor to their adopted teams. It has been a thoroughly exciting, tough and rough journey…
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U-20 AFCON: Two Flying Eagles make the CAF Best XI
The relatives success of the Nigeria’s Flying Eagles continue to get better as two of the players have been included in the CAF Best XI of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fullbacks, Augustine Njoku and Solomon Agbalaka are the only two Nigerians in the Best XI, following their exploit at the…
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U-20 AFCON: “We are prepared to take sitting back home.” Ogwuche
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles center-back Abel Ogwuche said the team is determined to win the bronze medal at the soon to end U-20 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria after securing qualification for the U-20 World Cup was defeated by Gambia in the semifinal in Cairo, Egypt and so have a third place…
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Official: Nigeria will to play Gambia in the semis at the U-20 AFCON
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will now face the Young Scorpions in the semifinal of the Africa U-20 Championship after Gambia pummeled South Sudan 5-0, Nigeriasoccernet.com confirms. The Young Scorpions have maintained a perfect record in the tournament, boasting of 4 wins with 9 goals scored and non conceded. Both Nigeria and Gambia have now…
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U-20 AFCON: “we want to win the trophy.” Abel Ogwuche
Flying Eagles centerback Abel Ogwuche after progressing to the semifinal of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and securing a spot at the World Cup in Indonesia revealed Nigeria will be aim at the AFCON trophy, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The seven time champion defeated the Hippo of Ugandan 1-0 on Thursday night and the Man…
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‘They must prepare for penalty’ Manu Garba advises the Flying Eagles
Former Nigeria U-20 coach Manu Garba the Flying Eagle against mistakes ahead of the quarter final clash against Ugandan at the ongoing African U-20 Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria play Ugandan Friday in Cairo for a place in the semifinals and Garba has quite a lot for the team. “At this stage they must be careful…
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Flying Eagles gaze at World Cup ticket
The Nigeria Flying Eagles ahead of the quarter final tie against Uganda on Friday have placed priority on securing qualification for the U-20 World Cup. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria U-20 at the on going African Cup of Nations won their last two group games after losing their opener, thereby going a date with the Ugandans…
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Bosso demands commanding start form his boys
Nigeria U-20 head coach Ladan Bosso has said his players must stamp their authority from the beginning to the game as the Flying Eagles play Mozambique in their last group game at the 23rd African U-20 Championship. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria came into the tournament with 18 wins in their friendlies but have had their fair…
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“We’re very motivated to win.” Egypt boss Mahmoud Gaber says
Egypt U-20 head coach Mahmoud Gaber has disclosed his team’s readiness ahead of the of the must win game against the the Flying Eagles of Nigeria. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While the host, Egypt played out a goalless against the supposed weakest team Mozambique in Sunday, Nigeria lost to Senegal by 1-0. The outcomes in the group…
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2023 AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles wrap up preparation with an emphatic win
The Nigeria U-20 in their base in Morocco put a final touch to their preparation for the African U-20 Championship with resounding 6-1 victory over Moroccan club, Kawkab Athletic at the Complexe Sportif, Sidi Mohammed, Ain Sebaa, Casablanca. Nigeriasoccenet.com reports. The Flyings were initially meant to play the Central African Republic but settled for the…
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Nigeria play Central African Republic and Congo in friendlies, cancel Benin and South Sudan
Ahead of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Central African Republic and Congo in friendlies. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Eagles were earlier expected to play fellow AFCON bound teams, Benin Republic and South Sudan in friendlies but their late arrival in Morocco truncated the…
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U-20 AFCON: Nigeria leave for Morocco for final preparations today
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be changing their training base from Abuja to Morocco barely a month after the penultimate phase of training. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ladan Bosso boys today will leave, first for Ghana before settling down in Morocco a nearby country to the host nation. 24 players are reported to be leaving with…
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2023 AFCON U-20: Nigeria set to play Benin Republic and South Sudan in Morocco
Preparations towards the U-20 African Cup of Nations for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria continue as the seven time champions play both Benin Republic and South Sudan in friendlies. Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Flying Eagles who last weekend defeated the Young Chipolopolo of Zambia in Abuja by 4-2 is expected to play neighbors Benin and South Sudan…
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“It’s natural sometimes” satisfied Bosso defends tactics and his goalkeeper.
Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso says the threats from the Young Chipolopolo was “a good test” while he reveals he doesn’t has to exhaust all his tactics in a friendly tie. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria U-20 in preparation for the U-20 2023 AFCON, on Friday in Abuja, overpowered their Zambian counterparts, 4-2, at the…
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Flying Eagles: Bosso announces new captain
With two weeks and two days left to the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Natons, Flying Eagles manager, Coach Ladan Bosso has replaced his team captain, Oluwatosin Adegbite. Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Adegbite captained the Nigeria U-20 to victory at the WAFU B U-20 Championship, regional qualifier held in Niger Republic last May. He according to Daily…
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Zambia U-20 present 23 man square to face Nigeria
Ahead of the match between the Flying Eagles of Nigeria and the Young Shipolopolo of Zambia, the Zambia U-20 coach Chisi Mbewe has named a 23-man squad for the friendly. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The friendly initially proposed to be a double header was later reduced to a single game which is to be played at the…