Category: Nigeria

Nigeria faces a tough test in the last 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Flying Eagles will be up against hosts Argentina. Despite the Argentinians’ fine showing in the group phase, Nigeria coach Ladan Bosso remains unperturbed. “We have to fight for the trophy. I think it’s still possible. Everyone can take part…

Having already qualified after dominating the Dominican Republic and Italy, Nigeria lost to Brazil on Saturday in the third matchday of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Nigerians lost 2-0. As Italy also won 3-0 against the Dominicans, Nigeria dropped to 3rd place in the group with the same number of points as the Brazilians…

Nigeria is the first team to qualify for the 8th finals of the U20 World Cup. The Flying Eagles dominated Italy (1-0), in group D. The bronze medalists of the last AFCON took the lead at the 61st thanks to Salim Fago. The Flying Eagles made the break at the end of the game. Jude…

The first African representative in the U20 World Cup currently being played in Argentina, Nigeria did not tremble against the Dominican Republic. The Nigerians conceded the opening goal in the 23rd minute. The Flying Eagles will then push to return to the mark before the end of the first half. This they will succeed 10…

The Nigerian striker of Union Saint Gilloise Victor Boniface has seduced many European clubs. We cite such prestigious contenders as AC Milan, Leipzig, Napoli, Lazio. His campaign in the Europa League with 6 goals aids to convince them. His transfer has become more than likely. But the president of his club says that the price…

At 21 years old, Folarin Balogun is making a name for himself with his outstanding season with Stade de Reims in Ligue 1, France. Author of 19 goals, the player on loan from Arsenal is sought by several European clubs for next season. Of Nigerian origin, born in the United States and arrived in England…

The Flying Eagles end their preparation with a draw (3-3) against Colombia in a friendly match played on Tuesday, May 16 in Argentina. Jude (34th), Mohammed Beji (65th), Emmanuel Umeh (78th) were the African scorers. After this friendly match against Colombia, the Flying Eagles will leave Buenos Aires and fly to Mendoza, where they will…

Leeds legend Jermaine Beckford has been full of praise for Taiwo Awoniyi. He said after his game against Chelsea on Sunday: “Awoniyi was fantastic, he was such a thorn in Chelsea’s side all afternoon, causing all sorts of problems with his size, with his aerial ability, and he also managed to score two goals. He…

Former Super Eagles captain Augustine Okocha expresses his sadness at the Golden Eaglets’ failure to qualify for the semi-finals of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerians are out of the semi-finals after suffering a 1-2 loss to Burkina Faso on Thursday. Okocha says the neglect of a credible youth football development programme over…

Spanish champion with Barcelona, Asisat Oshoala is having one of the best seasons of her career. The Nigerian is hoping to finish as the top scorer in La Liga. The Super Falcon contributed to the victory of her club against Real Sociedad (5-2), this Saturday for the 27th day. Asisat Oshoala scored the second goal…