2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles face South Korea for a place in the semifinals
Published: June 02, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face the Taegeuk Warriors of South Korea for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero.  South Korea defeated Group B runners-up Ecuador 3-2 in a five-goal thriller while Nigeria got the better of ...
Every word Ladan Bosso said on Flying Eagles win, new president Tinubu, quarterfinal stage and more 
Published: June 01, 2023
Flying Eagles manager Ladan Bosso fielded questions from the NFF media team shortly after his side caused another sensation at the ongoing World Cup, stunning host and six-time winners Argentina 2-0.    Nigeria ended Argentina's winning run of ten straight Fifa U20 World Cup victories at home - seven when t...
'We're going to win the World Cup' - Flying Eagles CB Fredrick makes vow to Nigerians 
Published: June 01, 2023
Speaking after Nigeria's 2-0 win over Argentina in the round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup, central defender Benjamin Fredrick is confident about the national team's chances of winning the tournament for the first time in their history.    The Simoiben FC product was one of the heroes at the Estadio...
'I dedicate my goal to our new president Tinubu' - Flying Eagles winger Muhammad reacts to win v Argentina 
Published: June 01, 2023
In a famous night at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, Nigeria, against the odds, grabbed a 2-0 win over the host nation and six-time winners of the FIFA U20 World Cup, Argentina.    The Flying Eagles were at a disadvantage heading into the fixture as a flight delay meant they could only train on Tuesday a...
Fifa U20 World Cup: Five observations from Flying Eagles impressive win over Argentina 
Published: June 01, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com here presents the five takeaways from the emphatic and heart lifting 2-0 win by the Nigeria U-20 side against hosts and tournament favourites Argentina in a 2023 Fifa U20 World Cup round of 16 tie at the  Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario on Wednesday night.  1. Great defensive recovery  ...
Flying Eagles player ratings: Aniagboso Alisson-esque; Daga jewel; Ogwuche, Fredrick magnificent
Published: June 01, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated six-time champions Argentina 2-0 to book a place in the quarterfinal of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Wednesday night.   Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the Nigerian players on parade at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario (San Juan, Provincia de San Juan).   The Starters ...
U20 WC Argentina 0 Nigeria 2: Muhammad and Sarki goals send six-time champions packing 
Published: June 01, 2023
Nigeria's 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign continued to soar high as they beat tournament hosts and favorites Argentina 2-0 at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan late Wednesday night.    Coach Ladan Bosso made three changes to the side that were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in the last group game with...
'They have to get better clubs' - Ex-Super Eagles LB against automatic promotion of Flying Eagles players 
Published: May 31, 2023
Former Super Eagles left-back Ifeanyi Udeze has warned that players of the Flying Eagles must not automatically gain promotion to the U-23 national team immediately after their 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Argentina.     The team coached by Ladan Bosso will face hosts Argentina Wednesday night (2200 ho...
'We watched videos' - Argentina GK anticipates tough match against very physical Flying Eagles 
Published: May 31, 2023
Argentina U20 goalkeeper Federico Gomes Gerth is anticipating a tough match when the six-time world champions trade tackles  with the Flying Eagles in a round of 16 Fifa U20 World Cup clash at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan on Wednesday night.   Seen as one of the stars of the future, Gerth...
'Hits the ball like an animal' - Italy U20 striker reveals his admiration for Osimhen 
Published: May 31, 2023
Speaking from Italy's U20 World Cup camp, Napoli-owned striker Giuseppe Ambrosino has revealed his admiration for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen.   Ambrosino was kept in check as the Flying Eagles defeated Italy 2-0 in their second group game of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina, but he bou...
'Strong rival' - Mascherano concerned about Flying Eagles counterattacking threat, physicality 
Published: May 30, 2023
Argentina U20 coach Javier Mascherano has warned his players to be wary of the threat Nigeria pose on the counter-attack ahead of Wednesday evening's FIFA U20 World Cup round of 16 tie at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan.   Mascherano also noted that the Flying Eagles are blessed with playe...
U20 WC Argentina v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time and venue
Published: May 30, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be squaring up with the Albicelestes of Argentina in the round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup on Wednesday night.  Nigeria qualified for the round of 16 after finishing as one of the four best third-placed teams despite amassing 6 points in the group stage while Argentina picked...
'It's wrong to underrate any team' - Bosso insists Flying Eagles are no pushovers pre-Argentina
Published: May 30, 2023
Hosts and six-time champions Argentina will fancy being the favourites in their FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 duel with Nigeria in San Juan on Wednesday night, but Head Coach Ladan Bosso says his team will not be intimidated by the physicality of the opponents and the capacity crowd expected at the venue.   The...
Earthquake registered in San Juan Province, where Flying Eagles will play Argentina 
Published: May 29, 2023
An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale was recorded on Monday, May 29 in the San Juan Province, where the Flying Eagles will do battle with Argentina for a quarterfinal ticket at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup.   According to Argentine newspaper Cronista, the province of San Juan registered this Monday...
Video: Flying Eagles coach confirms to Brazilian media Bameyi is on the books of  Yum Yum FC
Published: May 27, 2023
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso was on media duties shortly after Nigeria suffered their first loss in four matches, losing 2-0 to South American champions Brazil in their final group game of the 2023 Fifa U20 World Cup.   Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that pre and post-match press conferences will not be hel...