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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss
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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Fulham manager Marco Silva revealed that Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are still dealing with the emotional impact of Nigeria's painful penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.Chukwueze, Iwobi and Bassey all started as the Super Eagles lost to the Leopards 4-3 on penalties despite taking an early lead through Frank Onyeka, whose deflected strike beat goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.A moment of carelessness from Iwobi in midfield, where he...

November 22, 2025
Flying Eagles player ratings: Daga a star in the making; Bameyi versatile; Lawal delivers; Sarki supersub
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Flying Eagles player ratings: Daga a star in the making; Bameyi versatile; Lawal delivers; Sarki supersub

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria recorded their second victory in the FIFA U-20 World Cup as they defeated Gli Azzurrini of Italy 2-0 at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza on Wednesday evening....

May 24, 2023
U20 WC Italy 0 Nigeria 2: Lawal and Sunday goals send Flying Eagles into knockout stage 
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U20 WC Italy 0 Nigeria 2: Lawal and Sunday goals send Flying Eagles into knockout stage 

Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles on  Wednesday evening advanced to the knockout stage of the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup after beating  Italy 2-0  at the Estadio Malvinas Arg...

May 24, 2023
Italy U20 boss highlights two qualities of Flying Eagles players that make them difficult to face 
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Italy U20 boss highlights two qualities of Flying Eagles players that make them difficult to face 

Italy head coach Carmine Nunziata has admitted that he is wary of the threat posed by the Flying Eagles players, especially given their physicality and great speed.    The Italian...

May 24, 2023
'We are not afraid' - Flying Eagles captain Bameyi upbeat ahead of showdown against Italy 
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'We are not afraid' - Flying Eagles captain Bameyi upbeat ahead of showdown against Italy 

Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi is hoping that a sound, disciplined play and great team tactics will be enough to beat the Italian U-20 team on Wednesday evening.    Nigeria began ...

May 24, 2023
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles defender Ogwuche reveals Italy clash is like a final
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2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles defender Ogwuche reveals Italy clash is like a final

Flying Eagles central defender Abel Ogwuche is poised for Wednesday's Group D clash in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.    The Nigerian U-20 side opened their quest for g...

May 24, 2023
'It is about the set-up' - Eguavoen urges Flying Eagles to adhere to game plan against Italy
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'It is about the set-up' - Eguavoen urges Flying Eagles to adhere to game plan against Italy

Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that the manner in which the Flying Eagles set up in their FIFA U20 World Cup clash against Italy, and the level ...

May 23, 2023
'They're a very strong team' - Chelsea's Italy U20 star Casadei wary of Flying Eagles  
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'They're a very strong team' - Chelsea's Italy U20 star Casadei wary of Flying Eagles  

Chelsea's Italy U20 international Cesare Casadei has admitted that Gli Azzurrini will be facing a formidable opponent in Nigeria when both nations clash at the Estadio Malvinas...

May 23, 2023
'We are not scared of anybody' - Flying Eagles captain Bameyi insists Italy are beatable 
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'We are not scared of anybody' - Flying Eagles captain Bameyi insists Italy are beatable 

Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has spoken of his happiness at Nigeria beginning their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a come-from-behind win against the Dominican Republic on Sunday ev...

May 22, 2023
Netherlands steal march on Nigeria, Germany, Bosnia in race for talented Ajax defender 
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Netherlands steal march on Nigeria, Germany, Bosnia in race for talented Ajax defender 

The Royal Dutch Football Association have stolen a march on three countries by provisionally cap-tying talented Ajax Amsterdam central defender Precious Ugwu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. &nb...

May 22, 2023
'Saturday morning he went to Rome' - Napoli coach reacts to Osimhen's outburst after substitution
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'Saturday morning he went to Rome' - Napoli coach reacts to Osimhen's outburst after substitution

Napoli manager, Luciano Spalletti has spoken about Victor Osimhen's angry reaction after he was brought off in Napoli's 3-1 win over Inter Milan on Sunday evening at the Diego Armando Maradona...

May 21, 2023
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup : Five observations from Flying Eagles' 2-1 win over Dominican Republic
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2023 Fifa U20 World Cup : Five observations from Flying Eagles' 2-1 win over Dominican Republic

The Nigeria U-20 national team began their campaign in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina with a 2-1 win over Dominican Republic.    All Nigeria Soccer here presents the five observa...

May 21, 2023
Flying Eagles player ratings : Sunday announces himself, Lawal sparkles, Ogwuche composed 
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Flying Eagles player ratings : Sunday announces himself, Lawal sparkles, Ogwuche composed 

Nigeria got off to a winning start at the FIFA U20 World Cup having defeated Dominican Republic 2- 1 at the Estadio Malvinas Argentina despite conceding first in the game.   Allnigeriasocce...

May 21, 2023