Nigeria 3 Colombia 3 : Sunday, Muhammad on target for Flying Eagles in six-goal thriller
Published: May 16, 2023
Nigeria rallied back to earn a 3-3 draw with Colombia in their final preparatory game ahead of their FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Dominican Republic.   Although the friendly was played behind closed doors at the October 20 Stadium, Tristán Suárez, the game was played at a good pace with the Flying Eagl...
AC Milan midfielder Eletu still being expected, misses Flying Eagles' friendly v Colombia 
Published: May 16, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Flying Eagles manager Ladan Bosso will not be able to count on the services of AC Milan wonderkid Victor Eletu for the national team's last preparatory game before the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.   As at 1703 hours Nigerian time ,Eletu has yet to report for inte...
Brazil fire warning to Flying Eagles with 6-0 win in last friendly before trip to Argentina 
Published: May 15, 2023
South American champions Brazil have fired a warning shot to their Group D opponents at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup, including Nigeria, after a convincing 6-0 win over Madureira's U20 team in a friendly staged at Granja Comary in Teresópolis on Monday.   It was the Seleção Sub-20's last preparat...
'Something is wrong somewhere' - Abuja club chief blasts Ugbade over U17 AFCON failure
Published: May 15, 2023
The failure of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria to pick a World Cup ticket at the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria has continued to raise dust among stakeholders. The coach Nduka Ugbade-led team wobbled and fumbled throughout the group stage and were eventually knocked out in the quarterfinal by Burkina F...
Eletu yet to join Flying Eagles camp as AC Milan hold crucial talks with player's dad over release 
Published: May 14, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that there is tension in the camp of the Flying Eagles following the non-arrival of AC Milan wonderkid Victor Eletu, a week before the national team's 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Dominican Republic.   Eletu has already been issued a visa to Argentina an...
Cobham product Ola Aina makes decision on his future with Torino 
Published: May 13, 2023
Chelsea's Cobham product Ola Aina is preparing to bid farewell to Italian Serie A club Torino.    According to Calciomercato, Aina has informed Torino that he will not extend his contract which expires on June 30, 2023.   The Nigeria international initially arrived at Torino on a season-loan loan de...
Omeruo names the two Golden Eaglets players who impressed him the most at U17 AFCON
Published: May 12, 2023
It shouldn't come as a surprise that CD Leganes central defender Kenneth Omeruo has a soft spot for the Golden Eaglets.    The former Chelsea star was an influential member of the Golden Eaglets squad that won the silver medal at the 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup hosted by Nigeria, where he went the distance in a...
U17 AFCON: Five talking points from Golden Eaglets 2-1 loss to Burkina Faso 
Published: May 11, 2023
Nigeria's U-17 national team on Thursday lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals of the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria and consequently failed to pick one of the four tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup later in the year.   The following are the five talking points from the loss to the Young...
Golden Eaglets player ratings : Ogboji night to forget, Abdullahi leaves with reputation intact
Published: May 11, 2023
The Golden Eaglets lost 2-1 TO Burkina Faso in the quarterfinal of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations played at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday night. The loss means the Golden Eaglets will not be participating in the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup that will be staged later in the year.   Here is allnigeriasoc...
U17 AFCON Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 2: Five-time world champions miss out on World Cup 
Published: May 11, 2023
Nigeria's flag will not be flown at the FIFA U-17 FIFA World Cup in Peru as the team coached by Nduka Ugbade on Thursday suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to fellow West African side Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals match of the 2023 Africa U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.    The west African derby...
Flying Eagles' opponent Italy name Chelsea starlet, Udinese wonderkid in 21-man WC squad
Published: May 11, 2023
Through their official website, the Italian Football Federation have announced the Azzurrini roster for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    The Italians are in Group D of the World Cup and will be facing the Flying Eagles at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza on May 24, sandwiched in between games against B...
Di Marzio reveals Chelsea, Man Utd are the only two clubs in the PL that can try to get Osimhen
Published: May 11, 2023
Fabrizio Romano's mentor and Italian transfer market specialist, Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that only two clubs in the Premier League Chelsea and Manchester United will attempt to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.    Bayern Munich were in the race for the Nigeria international but the ...
U17 AFCON Nigeria v Burkina Faso: Three Golden Eaglets players to watch out for
Published: May 11, 2023
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will be facing Burkina Faso in one of the quarterfinals of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations being staged in Algeria. Nigeria finished as the first runner-up in their group having garnered 6 points from three games, scoring 4 goals and conceding 3. Nduka Ugbade's boys must beat t...
U17 AFCON Nigeria v Burkina Faso : Three Young Etalons players to watch out for 
Published: May 11, 2023
Burkina Faso have a date with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in one of the quarterfinal games of the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations being played in Algeria. Brahima Traoré's charges finished second behind Mali in Group C with 3 points scoring two goals and conceding two. Burkina Faso will have to beat ...
Condemned to win: Free-kick specialist Michal says Golden Eaglets are ready for West African derby 
Published: May 10, 2023
Highly-rated Golden Eaglets defender Emmanuel Michael was on media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of Nigeria's quarterfinal clash against West African opponent, Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.    Michael is one of the key players at the disposal of coach Nduka Ugbade for tomorrow eve...