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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
Ugbade reveals 'the only problem' Golden Eaglets had in narrow defeat to Young Atlas Lions 
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Ugbade reveals 'the only problem' Golden Eaglets had in narrow defeat to Young Atlas Lions 

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 ...

May 3, 2023
2023 U17 AFCON : Five observations from Golden Eaglets unfortunate defeat to Morocco 
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2023 U17 AFCON : Five observations from Golden Eaglets unfortunate defeat to Morocco 

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 W...

May 3, 2023
Golden Eaglets player ratings : Odoh solid as always, Lawali lively, Olaleke calm, Michael mixed bag
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Golden Eaglets player ratings : Odoh solid as always, Lawali lively, Olaleke calm, Michael mixed bag

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....

May 3, 2023
U17 AFCON Nigeria 0 Morocco 1 : Ogboji's unfortunate own goal helps Young Atlas Lions seal win 
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U17 AFCON Nigeria 0 Morocco 1 : Ogboji's unfortunate own goal helps Young Atlas Lions seal win 

Nigeria's U-17 national team, Golden Eaglets on Wednesday suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their second Group B match of the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.    C...

May 3, 2023
Flying Eagles camp update : Bosso begins running the rule over Arsenal, Norwich, Botev Plodviv starlets 
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Flying Eagles camp update : Bosso begins running the rule over Arsenal, Norwich, Botev Plodviv starlets 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso has started running the rule over some of the foreign-based professionals invited to the pre-World Cup training camp. &nbs...

May 3, 2023
2023 U17 AFCON Nigeria v Morocco : Match preview, what to expect, kickoff time
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2023 U17 AFCON Nigeria v Morocco : Match preview, what to expect, kickoff time

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will trade tackles with the Atlas Lions of Morocco on matchday two of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening. The Eaglets defeated Junior Chipolopolo of ...

May 2, 2023
FC Copenhagen give 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star green light to train with Flying Eagles 
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FC Copenhagen give 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star green light to train with Flying Eagles 

Danish Superliga side FC Copenhagen have given Akinkunmi Amoo the green light to train with the Flying Eagles in Abuja.    Amoo, arguably the standout player of the Golden Eaglets squa...

May 2, 2023
Snapped : Swedish-based CB on his way to Nigeria's capital to link up with Flying Eagles 
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Snapped : Swedish-based CB on his way to Nigeria's capital to link up with Flying Eagles 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Swedish-based defender Abel Ogwuche is on his way to the country's capital Abuja to link up with the Flying Eagles (as pictured).    As first ...

May 2, 2023
Flying Eagles boss shows the door to Istanbulspor defender ahead of squad announcement
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Flying Eagles boss shows the door to Istanbulspor defender ahead of squad announcement

Istanbulspor defender Michael Ologo's chances of being included in the Flying Eagles final 21-man squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup are non-existent, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. ...

May 2, 2023
'They have lit up the team' - Flying Eagles coach counting on Inter, AC Milan whizkids for World Cup 
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'They have lit up the team' - Flying Eagles coach counting on Inter, AC Milan whizkids for World Cup 

Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso has praised the enormous talents of Italian-based duo of Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Victor Eletu who play for the youth sides of rival clubs, Inter Milan and AC Mila...

May 1, 2023
Every word Ugbade said on missed chances, errors made by Golden Eaglets, Zambia's fallen heroes 
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Every word Ugbade said on missed chances, errors made by Golden Eaglets, Zambia's fallen heroes 

The Golden Eaglets  began their 2023 Africa U-17 Nations Cup journey with a 1-0 win over Junior Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui Stadium in Algeria on Sunday evening.  ...

May 1, 2023
U17 AFCON : Five observations from Golden Eaglets' hard-fought 1-0 win against Zambia
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U17 AFCON : Five observations from Golden Eaglets' hard-fought 1-0 win against Zambia

The Nigeria U-17 national team, Golden Eaglets, on Sunday evening beat Zambia 1-0 to begin their campaign in the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria on a winning note thanks to a goal from Favou...

Apr 30, 2023