What Dominican Republic players have said ahead of historic game against Flying Eagles
Published: May 21, 2023
The Dominican Republic players are fired up ahead of their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against the Flying Eagles at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.   Today's clash in Mendoza is a historic game for the second largest country in the Caribbean as it will mark the first time that they have played a game ...
Fifa U20 World Cup in stats: Flying Eagles have scored two of the three fastest goals ever 
Published: May 21, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have scored two of the three fastest goals at the FIFA U20 World Cup, football's governing body FIFA has confirmed.   Monday Odiaka broke the deadlock in the fourteenth second as the Flying Eagles defeated Canada 2-0 in their opening game of the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championsh...
'The spirit is high' - Flying Eagles coach targets convincing win against Dominican Republic
Published: May 21, 2023
Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso says the players are in high spirits going into their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Dominican Republic at the Estadio Mendoza on Sunday.    Nigeria are in Group D of the World Cup alongside five-time world champions Brazil and formidable European opponent Italy, ...
U20 WC Nigeria v Dominican Republic: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time
Published: May 20, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will kick-start their Fifa U20 World Cup campaign on Sunday against debutant, Dominican Republic.    Nigeria picked up one of the four slots for Africa and qualified for this tournament having come third at the 2023 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.  Dominican Republic qualified havi...
'Skilled in passing' -  Italian pundit likens Eletu to Chelsea legend Mikel and ex-Ajax star Oliseh 
Published: May 20, 2023
Italian football pundit Iacopo Iandiorio has likened AC MIlan wonderkid Victor Eletu to Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel and former Ajax Amsterdam star Sunday Oliseh.    The most important youth tournament in the world,, FIFA U20 World Cup, begins today in Argentina, with Nigeria grouped with the Dominican Republ...
Bosso excuses AC Milan starlet Eletu from Flying Eagles training ahead of WC opener v DR
Published: May 20, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that AC Milan starlet Victor Eletu has not yet trained with his Flying Eagles teammates ahead of the national team's FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Dominican Republic.    Eletu was the last player to report for international duty in Mendoza and his arrival was delayed du...
Dominican Republic make late change to squad two days before WC opener v Flying Eagles
Published: May 19, 2023
The Dominican Republic have made a late change to their squad list, two days before their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against the Flying Eagles.   According to the official website of the Dominican Football Federation, SPAL youth teamer Thomas Jungbauer has been called in to replace defender Sebatián Mañ�...
'Eletu is raring to go' - Agent reveals AC Milan starlet is in top shape ahead of Flying Eagles' opener 
Published: May 19, 2023
AC Milan wonderkid Victor Eletu is honored to be selected in the Flying Eagles' 21-man squad for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup, his agent, Allele Celestine has exclusively informed allnigeriasoccer.com.    Eletu and his agent have already landed in Mendoza after a local flight from Buenos Aires, and were in ...
Peseiro's future : Former Super Eagles stars task NFF to make decision over Mourinho's ally
Published: May 19, 2023
Former Super Eagles players Ifeanyi Udeze and Edema Fuludu  have charged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make a firm decision on the contract of current Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro ahead of the end of his contract next month.     The Portuguese tactician is owed some salaries by his employer...
AC Milan wonderkid Eletu lands in Buenos Aires, on his way to Mendoza to join Flying Eagles 
Published: May 19, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that AC Milan wonderkid Victor Eletu is now in Argentina, two days before the Flying Eagles' opening game of the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup against Dominican Republic.   Eletu has been named in Nigeria's squad list for the World Cup but could not attend the tra...
Video: Flying Eagles land in Mendoza ahead of World Cup opener against Dominican Republic
Published: May 18, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Mendoza,  Argentina, the venue of their first two group stage games at the  2023 Fifa U20 World Cup. As revealed by the Nigerian Football Federation's social media handle, the Flying Eagles arrived at Mendoza after a 10-day training camp in Buenos Aires. Lad...
Former Celtic striker urges Rangers to re-sign Super Eagles midfielder 
Published: May 17, 2023
Former Celtic striker John Hartson has said that Glasgow Rangers should sign former midfielder Joe Aribo from Southampton if the opportunity arises to do so Aribo left Rangers for Southampton in the summer transfer window for a guaranteed fee of £6 million but has struggled to settle down in the English Premier ...
Nigeria ready to battle England, USA for Arsenal Women U16s Invincibles box-to-box midfielder
Published: May 17, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation are keeping tabs on talented box-to-box midfielder Omotara Junaid with a view to inviting her to the Nigerian national teams.    Junaid qualifies to represent three countries, namely, Nigeria through her parents, United States wh...
'I'm happy with the result' - Flying Eagles boss reacts after six-goal thriller against Colombia 
Published: May 17, 2023
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso  was delighted with the outcome of the friendly match between Nigeria and Colombia at the  October 20 Stadium, Tristán Suárez on Tuesday evening.    Substitute Emmanuel Umeh salvaged a draw for Nigeria when he found the net in the 89th minute while Jude Sunday, with a pow...
Bosso hints at starting XI, formation against DR: How the Flying Eagles lined up v Colombia
Published: May 16, 2023
As expected, Nigeria U20 boss Ladan Bosso hinted at his starting lineup for the national team's 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Dominican Republic during Tuesday evening's friendly.    The Flying Eagles rallied back to earn a 3-3 draw with Colombia in their final preparatory game, with Jude Su...