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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria, Benin Republic seal African Youth Games qualifications

By Wale Mustapha on June 6, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria and Benin Republic beach volleyball teams have qualified for the 2022 African Youth Games on Sunday. Nigeria beat Niger Republic 2-0 (21-13, 22-20) in the boy’s match to complete their unbeaten run at the just concluded 2022 Zone III African Youth Games Qualification Beach Volleyball held at Mobee Palace, Badagry, Lagos state. In the […]

Promising Nigerian keeper, who models his game around Petr Cech make WAFU U20 team of Tournament

By Wale Mustapha on May 24, 2022 News, Sports

Flying Eagles and Water FC product Nathaniel Nwosu has been named by Confederation of African Football, CAF as the best goalkeeper at the just concluded WAFU B Tournament held in Niamey, Niger Republic. Nathaniel Nwosu, 6.2 feet goalkeeper whose greatest strength is good timing of the ball, reflex, and as well agility in between the […]

India 2022: Ajakaiye’s long strike powers Flamingos above Ethiopia in Addis Ababa

By Wale Mustapha on May 20, 2022 News, Sports

Prolific striker Opeyemi Ajakaiye took her goals’ tally to six in the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualifying series when she scored the only goal as Nigeria edged hosts Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Friday afternoon. In the final round, first leg duel staged at the Abebe Bekila Stadium, both sides had failed […]

Nathaniel Nwosu eyes historic WAFU B diadem with Flying Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on May 20, 2022 News, Sports

Water FC and Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Nathaniel Nwosu has said that the team is focused on winning the West African Football Union (WAFU) B trophy to make become the first Nigerian team to do so. Nwosu who is one of the revelation at the ongoing 2022 U20 WAFU B championship in Niamey added that winning […]

Italy legend, Walter Zenga wants to leave a legacy as Super Eagles coach

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Former Italian National team goalkeeper and Manager at Cagliari, Walter Zenga has revealed his intention to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria is borne out of the desire to leave a lasting legacy in country, by building a viable national team starting with the home based players. The Coach who spoke through his Agent Alberto […]

WAFU U-20: Ibrahim Muhammed shines in Flying Eagles friendly win over Olympic Niamey

By Wale Mustapha on May 6, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Flying Eagles Forward Ibrahim Muhammad Beji produced an outstanding performance for Nigeria on Wednesday night as he scored one of the goals for the Ladan Bosso-led boys in their 4-0 trashing of Ligue 1 club side Olympic Niamey. Having been named in the final 28-man list for the competition which begins this […]

Bosso picks 28 as Flying Eagles head to Niamey for WAFU B Championship

By Wale Mustapha on April 27, 2022 News, Sports

Seven –time African champions Nigeria have high expectations as they head to Niamey, capital of Niger Republic for this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in that country, 7th – 20th May. Nigeria’s contingent will fly into Niamey on Thursday and the Nigeria Football Federation has arranged two friendly matches in Niamey to put the team […]

Inter Milan and Azurri legend, Walter Zenga joins race to coach Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on April 23, 2022 News, Sports

Former Italian National team goalkeeper and Manager at Cagliari, Walter Zenga has announced his intention to Coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and has submitted his application to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation. According to his agent, Alberto “Jimmy” Fontana, the Coach who was born on 28 April 1960 last managed Serie A […]

Flying Eagles call up excites Katsina United’s Samson Lawal

By Wale Mustapha on April 21, 2022 News, Sports

Katsina United midfielder Samson Lawal is elated after earning his Nigeria U20 call-up ahead of the Flying Eagles’ campaign at WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in Niamey, capital of Niger Republic. Seven–time African champions, the Flying Eagles will play in Group B of the WAFU B Championship alongside Ghana and Burkina Faso, with the […]

Jollof Derby II: FG declares Tuesday half work day all for Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on March 28, 2022 News, Sports

In a bid to get more fans and supporters for the Super Eagles in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Black Stars of Ghana, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday March 28, 2022 as half work day. This was contained in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare from Office of Head of […]