Fifa U20 World Cup: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' controversial 1-0 loss to Norway
Published: September 29, 2025
The Flying Eagles began their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a controversial  1-0 defeat to Norway on Tuesday night.Rasmus Holten netted the decisive goal for the Europeans from the penalty spot in the ninth minute.The result handed Norway their first three points of the tournament, while Nigeria remain without...
Fifa U20 World Cup Norway 1-0 Nigeria: Flying Eagles denied two penalties in loss to Scandinavians
Published: September 29, 2025
The Flying Eagles’ campaign at the FIFA U-20 World Cup got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Norway at Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile.The only goal of the game came early, with Rasmus Holten converting a penalty in the 9th minute after Daniel Bameyi was adjudged to have handled the ball in...
Official: South Africa docked 3 points by Fifa in WCQ, fined N18.6m, Mokoena warned
Published: September 29, 2025
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been punished by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for using an ineligible player in their March 2025 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho.Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena featured in South Africa's 2-0 win at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on March 21 despite ...
'Hard in the duels' - Norway coach expects physical battle against Flying Eagles in U20 WC opener
Published: September 29, 2025
Norway U20 coach Bjorn Johansen has admitted his side will face a stern test when they lock horns with Nigeria's Flying Eagles in their Fifa U20 World Cup opener on Monday night at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca.This is set to be a historic game as it marks the first meeting between the two countries at the Fifa U20 World...
Who is the Flying Eagles player to watch in World Cup opener v Norway? Fifa gives verdict
Published: September 29, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles will begin their Fifa U20 World Cup campaign on Monday night with a Group F clash against Norway at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Nigerian time.In its official tournament preview, world football's governing body Fifa has spotlighted the key players to watch from b...
Flying Eagles squad numbers: Ayuma inherits iconic No.10 jersey once worn by Iheanacho, Etim Esin
Published: September 28, 2025
Fifa has confirmed the squad numbers that Nigeria's Flying Eagles will wear at the U20 World Cup in Chile, with the team set to begin their campaign against Norway on September 29.Manager Aliyu Zubairu has named a 21-man squad for the tournament, which runs from September 27 to October 19, 2025.If squad numbers are any...
U17 Afconq Nigeria 0-0 Burkina Faso: Golden Eaglets advance to semifinals after topping group
Published: September 27, 2025
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria booked their place in the semifinals of the WAFU-B U17 Tournament, which serves as qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso in Yamoussoukro on Saturday. The result ensured Nigeria topped Group B on goal difference, securing a path to the knocko...
'Afcon was not what we wanted' - Lillestrom loanee on Flying Eagles mission at U20 World Cup
Published: September 27, 2025
Lillestrom loanee Kparobo Arierhi has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.The tournament, which promises to showcase the world’s top youth talents, sees the Flying Eagles drawn in a group alongside Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Norway.Speaking to Ademola Vict...
Confirmed: Slavia Prague CB ruled out of Nigeria's WCQ in October after suffering long-term injury
Published: September 27, 2025
Slavia Prague head coach Jindřich Trpišovský has confirmed that Nigerian defender Igho Ogbu faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious injury. It also comes as a setback for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, with Ogbu’s injury ruling him out of October’s must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifi...
Ones to watch: Five Flying Eagles players to follow at 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup
Published: September 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles head to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile with a mix of youth, talent, and determination.Coached by Aliyu Zubairu, the squad is drawn in Group F alongside Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, opening their campaign against Norway on Monday, September 29.Below are the five Flying Eagles play...
'Our target is the final' - AS Trencin dazzler confident Flying Eagles can end 20-year wait at U20 WC
Published: September 25, 2025
AS Trencin dazzler Sulieman Sani has expressed confidence in Nigeria's chances at the upcoming 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, stressing that the team’s ultimate target is to end a two-decade wait for a final appearance and go all the way to the title.Nigeria last reached the final of the competition in 2005, when ...
Super Eagles roadmap: How Nigeria can win the 2030 World Cup
Published: September 25, 2025
Ahead of the 2030 World Cup, a well-structured plan is crucial for the Super Eagles' success.Here's a roadmap to qualification and potentially winning the tournament:Qualification Strategy1. Stability in Coaching: Appoint a qualified coach and give them sufficient time (at least 2-3 years) to develop a cohesive team. A...
'They attack these players' - Oliseh accuses NFF of throwing Dessers, Troost-Ekong under the bus
Published: September 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has hit out at the Nigeria Football Federation and players of the national team for allegedly scapegoating William Troost-Ekong and Cyriel Dessers after the 1-1 draw against South Africa.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Oliseh condemned the lack of unity within the squad, accus...
Revealed: Oldest Nigerian to feature in UEL after Moffi's OGC Nice teammate sets all-time record
Published: September 25, 2025
Terem Moffi watched history unfold at the Allianz Riviera on Wednesday night as OGC Nice suffered a 2-1 defeat against AS Roma in their UEFA Europa League opener., allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigeria international, who had initially been penciled in to start, was relegated to the bench by manager Franck Haise as p...
U17 Afconq Benin 1-4 Nigeria: George Agha steals the show with hat-trick for Golden Eaglets
Published: September 24, 2025
Golden Eaglets striker George Agha was in superb form, netting a hat-trick to inspire Nigeria to a commanding 4-1 win over Benin Republic in the WAFU Zone B tournament, which serves as qualifiers for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations.The young forward bagged the first-ever hat-trick since the start of the tournament, putti...