Bosso reveals 17 foreign pros were in contention for Flying Eagles WC squad, update on Eletu 
Published: May 06, 2023
 Nigeria U20s head coach Ladan Bosso has revealed that at least seventeen foreign-based professionals were in contention to be included on the Flying Eagles' provisional roster for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    Of the seventeen players he beamed his searchlight on, only four are heading to Argentina, nam...
Michael Dokunmu: Seven interesting facts about South Africa U17 star eligible for Nigeria 
Published: May 06, 2023
Michael Dokunmu is a versatile midfielder that plays for the youth teams of Dutch Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem. ​ Dokunmu currently represents the South Africa's U17 national team and it is all but confirmed that he will be named in the starting lineup against the Golden Eaglets on Saturday evening.  �...
Bosso namechecks Manchester United as he defends Flying Eagles' toothless attack
Published: May 06, 2023
The Flying Eagles were lacking a natural goalscorer at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which almost cost them dearly during the competition in Egypt.    In their first five games of the AFCON, the Ladan Bosso-led side could only score four goals, one of which was an own goal netted by Ibrahim Juma in the qu...
'We know what to do' - Confident South Africa U17 star sends message to Golden Eaglets 
Published: May 06, 2023
Gomolemo Kekana's comments at Friday's pre-match press conference showed how confident he is that South Africa can get the job done in Saturday evening's Africa U17 Cup of Nations match against Nigeria at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine.   With the Golden Eaglets only ahead by virtue of ha...
Why Nigeria's soccer is such a big target for South African companies
Published: May 06, 2023
Soccer is hugely popular in Nigeria and South Africa, with both countries having successful national teams. This has caught the attention of South African companies.   With a strong economy and established sports and entertainment industry, South African companies are keen to expand into other African markets, i...
Flying Eagles 21-man World Cup squad : The four foreign-based pros heading to Argentina 
Published: May 06, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso has picked four foreign-based players in his 21-man squad list for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    Given that it was already known that Joel Ideho (Arsenal), Kenny Coker (Norwich City) , Michael Ologo (Istanbulspor) and Ebenezer Akinsa...
U17 AFCON South Africa v Nigeria : Match preview, what to expect, kickoff time
Published: May 06, 2023
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will square up against the Amajimbos of South Africa in the last group game of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Saturday night. ​ ​ It was contrasting fortunes for both sides on matchday two-Nigeria lost to Morocco 1-0 while South Africa defeated Zambia 3-2. Allnigeriasoccer.com ...
Norwich striker left out of Flying Eagles travelling squad, Turkish Airlines to fly team to Argentina 
Published: May 05, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Norwich City striker Kenny Coker has been left out of the Flying Eagles traveling squad to Argentina for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    It means no player on the books of an English club will be representing Nigeria during the tournament in South America unlike the 2019 ed...
Opposition watch Fifa U20 World Cup :  Almeria defender scratched from Brazil roster 
Published: May 04, 2023
Flying Eagles' group opponents at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup, Brazil have been forced to make a change to their final squad for the tournament in Argentina.    The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Wednesday that Almeria central defender Kaiky Fernandes will not be able to play in the World Cu...
Every word Flying Eagles boss said on preparations, professionals invited, Inter Milan & Gent starlets
Published: May 04, 2023
Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso fielded questions from journalists after Wednesday's training session ahead of the national team's trip to Argentina for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    Nigeria have an impressive record at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup, having finished runners-up on two occasions, wer...
'Can only be released from May 15' -  Bosso confirms Inter Milan whizkid off Flying Eagles squad
Published: May 04, 2023
In a detailed interview with Nigerian reporters in Abuja on Wednesday, Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso has explained why Inter Milan wonderkid Ebenezer Akinsanmiro will not be heading to Argentina with the national team.    As reported by allnigeriasoccer.com six days ago, Inter Milan reached an agreement with...
'Anything can happen'  - South Africa U17 coach warns Golden Eaglets ahead of final group game 
Published: May 04, 2023
South Africa U17 head coach Duncan Crowie says he is targeting at least a draw in the Amajimbos' final group game against Nigeria at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine this coming Saturday.    Both teams head into the fixture knowing that a win will guarantee them the last automatic qualification...
Ugbade reveals 'the only problem' Golden Eaglets had in narrow defeat to Young Atlas Lions 
Published: May 03, 2023
Golden Eaglets manager Nduka Ugbade was understandably disappointed following his side's 1-0 loss to the Young Atlas Lions of Morocco in their second group game of the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations.    With twenty seven shots mustered, the five-time world champions could not turn their dominance into a...
2023 U17 AFCON : Five observations from Golden Eaglets unfortunate defeat to Morocco 
Published: May 03, 2023
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets are left with no other choice than to make a huge splash of their last group game against South Africa in the ongoing CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria following Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Morocco.    The Nigerian boys were unfortunate to concede an own goal early in the ...
Golden Eaglets player ratings : Odoh solid as always, Lawali lively, Olaleke calm, Michael mixed bag
Published: May 03, 2023
The Golden Eaglets lost to the Young Atlas Lions of Morocco  1-0  in their second group game of the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations played at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.    Here is allnigeriasoccer.com's rating of  the Nigerian players.   The Starters  Goalkeeper   Ri...