Golden Eaglets Fall to Australia as Winless Run Continues in China
Nigeria’s U-17 side suffers a second straight defeat ahead of decisive clash with hosts China. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets remain without a victory at the Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in China after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Australia in their second outing of the competition. The result means the five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions have now […]
Golden Eaglets Begin Road to 2026 U17 AFCON with International Tournament in China
Nigeria’s U17 boys will face China, Australia and Tanzania in the China International Youth Football Tournament as they intensify preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship qualifiers. YINCHUAN, China — Nigeria’s U17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China to participate in the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament as preparations gather momentum […]
Nigerian-Rooted Talents Among Premier League Academy Deregistrations: Opportunity Knocks
The annual academy deregistration period in England is often a difficult time for young footballers and their families. Every year, clubs make tough decisions on which players to retain and which to release as they reshape their youth development structures. A recent list of U14 academy players deregistered from their parent clubs has sparked interest […]
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 […]
RB Leipzig Secure Signing of Flying Eagles Star Sani Suleiman — Hand Him Lookman’s Number
Nigerian winger joins Bundesliga side on long-term deal, continuing Nigeria’s pipeline of talent in Germany’s top flight. RB Leipzig have officially completed the signing of Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín, marking another milestone for Nigerian footballers in the Bundesliga. The 19-year-old Flying Eagles forward has signed a long-term contract running […]
Nigeria U20 Captain Daniel Daga Charged With Sexual Assault in Norway
Flying Eagles star faces criminal proceedings abroad as Molde FK suspends him amid formal charges. Captain of Nigeria’s U20 national football team, Daniel Daga, has been formally charged with sexual assault without consent in Norway, placing his promising career in limbo and raising serious questions for both club and country. The 18-year-old midfielder, who rose […]
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 […]
Flying High: Sani Suleiman Tipped as Nigeria’s Star to Watch at U20 World Cup
Slovakia-based winger emerges as key figure for Flying Eagles as tournament kicks off in Chile Nigeria’s Flying Eagles squad for the 2025 FIFA U‑20 World Cup in Chile contains several bright talents, but one name increasingly stands out among observers: Sani Suleiman. The AS Trenčín winger is being picked by Nigerian and Slovak media as […]
Bameyi: This Squad Is Sharper, More Battle‑Hardened for U‑20 World Cup
As the FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has confidently declared that Nigeria’s squad is stronger and more battle-tested than previous editions and ready to make a real impact on the world stage. Speaking shortly after the team’s arrival in Chile, Bameyi reflected on lessons learned from the […]