U20 Afcon Group Stage Best XI: Flying Eagles captain Bameyi and Okoro earn defensive spots
Published: May 11, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have earned recognition at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, with defenders Odinaka Okoro and Daniel Bameyi named in the official Group Stage Best XI by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG).The two defenders were standouts in a solid Nigerian backline that hel...
'It is a big match for both teams' - Flying Eagles coach Zubairu on winner-takes-all battle v Senegal
Published: May 11, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has reaffirmed Nigeria's determination to defeat Senegal in their crucial AFCON U20 quarterfinal clash on Monday, as both teams battle for a place in the semifinals and a ticket to the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage after a hard-fought 2-2 ...
'A clash of football DNA' - Senegal coach on blockbuster U20 Afcon showdown against Flying Eagles
Published: May 11, 2025
Senegal U20 head coach Serigne Saliou Dia has set his sights on rewriting history as his team prepares for a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown against Nigeria at the ongoing AFCON U20 tournament on Monday.The match not only promises a place in the semifinal but also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup...
Clash of titans: How Flying Eagles coach Zubairu can outsmart Senegal to secure Fifa U20 World Cup spot
Published: May 10, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu must consider three key tactical adjustments if Nigeria are to overcome Senegal in the quarterfinal of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and secure a coveted ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.1. Reinforce Midfield ControlSenegal’s U-20 team is known for their phys...
Tier-1 matches: Nigeria Football Federation confirms Unity Cup 2025 has been approved by Fifa
Published: May 09, 2025
FIFA has officially approved The Unity Cup 2025 as a Tier-1 international tournament, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Friday evening via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The football governing body emphasized that all matches must strictly adhere to the Laws of the Game, as the competition ...
Racing Genk, FC Sion monitor Flying Eagles at U20 Afcon: Six players who have caught the eye
Published: May 09, 2025
European interest in Nigeria’s next generation of football stars is growing, with scouts from Racing Genk and FC Sion currently monitoring the Flying Eagles at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Romain Albaric, a scout for Swiss top-flight side FC Sion, and Bennard Yao Kumordzi, representing Belgian Pro...
'Fantastic for the academy' - Maresca lauds George and Chelsea rising stars after win v Djurgarden
Published: May 09, 2025
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has heaped praise on rising star Tyrique George and other academy talents following their 1-0 victory over Swedish side Djurgarden in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night.The Blues fielded a change side with a blend of academy players for the European night.However, George, who w...
Clash of titans: Flying Eagles set for U20 Afcon quarterfinal against defending champs Senegal
Published: May 08, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have discovered their quarter-final opponents at the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations — defending champions Senegal — following the conclusion of Group C matches on Thursday in Suez.Senegal sealed a tense 2-0 win over DR Congo to finish second in their group and set up a high-st...
Josh Maja: Super Eagles striker capped by Gernot Rohr wins major West Brom award
Published: May 08, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Championship outfit West Brom have confirmed that Nigeria international Josh Maja has won the Men's 2024/25 Top Goalscorer award.Maja winning the award is remarkable, considering he was only available for selection during the first half of the campaign.A lower leg injury that r...
Dutch-born Feyenoord product pulls out of Super Eagles squad for Unity Cup after suffering injury
Published: May 08, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Feyenoord youth product Hamdi Akujobi will not make his international debut for the Super Eagles this month. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Hamdi is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his father, Chika Akujobi, who is originally from Owerri, I...
Flying Eagles player ratings v Kenya: Cletus influential, Arierhi lives up to the hype, Bameyi delivers
Published: May 07, 2025
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria booked their spot in the next phase of the ongoing 2025 CAF U-20 AFCON following their hard-fought 2-2 draw on Wednesday, at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.The startersGoalkeeperEbenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt: Harcourt was largely untroubled for most of the game, but when called into action, he wa...
U20 Afcon Nigeria 2 Kenya 2: Five observations from Flying Eagles' draw against Rising Stars
Published: May 07, 2025
Nigeria secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya's Rising Stars at the 30 June Stadium.The Flying Eagles came from behind twice in the match, showing resilience after Kévin Wangaya Injehu put Kenya ahead from the penalty spot. Kpar...
Nigeria 2 Kenya 2: Arierhi, Bameyi find the net as Flying Eagles hit U20 Afcon milestone
Published: May 07, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Kenya in their final Group B game at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday, a result that confirmed their passage to the quarter-finals in second place.It was a historic game for the Flying Eagles as they marked their 10...
Pre-match presser: Flyinig Eagles coach Zubairu on Kenya threat, staying sharp, topping Group B
Published: May 07, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has cautioned his players against complacency as Nigeria prepares to face Kenya in their final Group B fixture of the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.Nigeria currently sits second in the group with four points, while Kenya remains bottom with zero, having lost both ...
U20 Afcon: Meet the three Kenya players who could trouble the Flying Eagles in final Group B clash
Published: May 06, 2025
As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles prepare to face Kenya in their final Group B match at the CAF U-20 AFCON, there are several Kenyan players that could pose a serious threat to their hopes of securing a spot in the knockout stages. Here are three players to keep an eye on:Lawrence OumaOuma has been Kenya's standout player ...