Lawani the Hero as Flying Eagles Defeat Côte d’Ivoire to Reach 2026 WAFU B U-20 Final
Goalkeeper Lawani Clinton saves two spot-kicks as Nigeria overcomes the hosts after a thrilling 2-2 draw. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are through to the final of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The semi-final clash at the Charles […]
Super Falcons, Flying Eagles Set for High-Stakes Wednesday Showdowns
Super Falcons battle Egypt for a WAFCON quarter-final place while Flying Eagles face Côte d’Ivoire in the WAFU B U-20 semi-finals. Wednesday promises to be a defining day for Nigerian football as both the Super Falcons and the Flying Eagles take to the pitch in crucial continental fixtures with qualification and silverware at stake. While the Super […]
Ahmed Abdullahi Set for Sunderland Departure With Turkish Club Eyupspor Leading Race
The Nigerian striker is reportedly attracting serious interest from the Turkish Super Lig following an impressive run with Sunderland’s Under-21 team. Nigeria U-20 striker Ahmed Abdullahi could be on his way out of Sunderland, with Turkish Super Lig club Eyupspor reportedly making significant progress in their pursuit of the young forward. Speculation surrounding Abdullahi’s future gathered pace […]
Collins Dina Joshua Emerging As Valuable Option For Nigeria’s U20 Team After Outstanding Season In Czech Republic
Nigerian youngster Collins Dina Joshua is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young full-backs in Europe after another impressive display for Czech side FC Silon Táborsko U19. The attacking left-back was again influential on Sunday, providing an assist in Táborsko’s latest outing against Pardubice to continue his remarkable season from defence. Joshua […]
Maikaba, Uwejamomere Unveil Assistants As Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets Preparations Begin
Nigeria’s U20 and U17 national teams begin rebuilding process ahead of crucial WAFU qualifiers. Newly appointed Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba and Golden Eaglets boss Eboboritse Uwejamomere have officially unveiled their assistant coaches as preparations intensify for upcoming youth football tournaments. The appointments mark another major step in the rebuilding process for Nigeria’s U20 […]
Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets Get New Managers as NFF Unveils Maikaba and Uwejamomere
Nigerian football federation reshuffles youth teams ahead of upcoming CAF and FIFA competitions The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed experienced tactician Abdu Maikaba as head coach of the Flying Eagles, while Eboboritse Uwejamomere has been named the new coach of the Golden Eaglets as part of a strategic overhaul of Nigeria’s youth national […]
Aliyu Zubairu Joins Telecom SC Egypt: Flying Eagles Coach Embarks on International Venture
A fresh international chapter for the Nigerian coach as he takes on promotion ambitions in Egypt. Aliyu Zubairu, the former head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, has officially joined Telecom SC in Egypt on a two-year deal, marking a significant milestone in the career of one of Nigeria’s most respected youth […]
FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP: Flying Eagles Bow Out After 4–0 Defeat to Argentina
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup came to a disappointing end on Wednesday night, as the Flying Eagles suffered a comprehensive 4–0 defeat to Argentina in their Round of 16 clash in Santiago, Chile. The loss marked the conclusion of a mixed tournament for the Nigerians, who had battled through a tough […]
Bameyi’s Late Penalty Sends Flying Eagles into FIFA U-20 Round of 16
Nigeria U-20 1–1 Colombia U-20FIFA U-20 World Cup – Group FEstadio Fiscal de Talca, ChileOctober 5, 2025 Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured their place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Colombia. Captain Daniel Bameyi’s late penalty ensured the seven-time African champions […]
Flying Eagles Triumph: 5 Takeaways from Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles dug deep to defeat Saudi Arabia 3–2 in a thrilling Group F clash at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. It was a game of drama, pressure, and late heroics. With qualification hopes still alive, here are 5 key takeaways from a memorable night in Talca. 1. A Must-Win Game… […]