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WAFU U-20: Muhammed confirms Nigeria’s readiness for Ivory Coast test

By Admin on May 17, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Flying Eagles winger Ibrahim Mohammed Beji has assured football lovers back home in Nigeria that the team remains committed to achieving their goal at the ongoing WAFU U-20 Zone B championship as they prepare to take on the Young Elephants in the semifinals. The Maikunkele FC attacker who is Nigeria’s top scorer […]

Meet Suleiman Shaibu; a goalkeeper coach with panache

By Wale Mustapha on May 12, 2022 News, Sports

At a time that Nigeria is facing an assumed crisis in the areas of goalkeeping especially in the senior national, Coach Suleiman Shaibu is emerging to support in bringing solutions to that critical area in the senior national team. Shaibu who was recently appointed as the second assistant goalkeeper coach with the U.23 National team […]

WAFU U-20: Ibrahim Muhammed vows to replicate fine form against Burkina Faso

By Admin on May 10, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Flying Eagles forward Ibrahim Muhammed Beji has promised not to drop his guard when they take to the field on Tuesday evening in their second game at the ongoing WAFU Zone B U-20 qualifiers in Niger as they bid to reach the semifinals of the competition. The Maikunkele FC striker grabbed the […]

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 […]

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 […]

National team coaching appointments for Salisu, Bosso, Ugbade, Osho, Ilechukwu, others

By Wale Mustapha on April 14, 2022 News, Sports

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles B (otherwise known as CHAN team) as well as the U23 (Olympics) team. Yusuf, who was Head Coach of the Super Eagles B […]

Meet Pelumi Maxwell- Oxford United U23 captain, who wants to play for Flying Eagles

By Admin on March 25, 2022 News, Sports

England-born defender, Pelumi Maxwell has confirmed his desire to play for the Nigeria National U-20 team, the Flying Eagles. Maxwell, who is the Captain of English Football League One side (EFL), Oxford United FC (U-23) said he has always dreamt of playing for Nigeria, and that is one thing he has always admired even as […]

Chinonso make impressive debut as KAA Gent secures Europa ticket

By Wale Mustapha on May 23, 2021 News, Sports

Flying Eagles forward, Emeka Chinonso make his long awaited debut for Belgian club, Gent in their 2-1 away win at KV Mechelen to book a place in next season’s Europa League. Chinonso, a product of Water FC had to wait till last 11 minutes of the game before making his first appearance for the Gent […]

Water FC product, Adewale shines with Gent in official debut

By Wale Mustapha on May 20, 2021 News, Sports

Former Flying Eagles star Oladoye Adewale has made his debut for KAA gent in their Jupiler League playoffs ties against Standard Siege which they won 2-0 on Wednesday night in Belgium. The victory made possible through the goals of Yonas Malede and Roman Yaremchuk in the seventh and 94th minutes has brightened Gent’s hope of […]