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'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up
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'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has offered fresh insight into the uncertainty surrounding Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's potential call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dele-Bashiru has been sidelined for the past two months, missing Nigeria's last four games, including 2026 World Cup qualifiers and playoff fixtures, due to a long-term injury. The 24-year-old only recently returned to full training, but his lack of match fitness has raised questions about his readiness for international duty.Speaking ahead of Lazio's weekend clash, Sarri revealed he had been asked to ho...

November 24, 2025
2019 U20 World Cup : Flying Eagles Face Senegal In Last Sixteen; To Train 1800 Hours Saturday
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2019 U20 World Cup : Flying Eagles Face Senegal In Last Sixteen; To Train 1800 Hours Saturday

The Flying Eagles have discovered their opponents in the last sixteen of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup. Their reward for finishing third in Group D is a meeting against Africa U20 vice-champions Sene...

Jun 1, 2019
'Wobbling & Fumbling' Flying Eagles Players Barred From Speaking To Media After Strong Criticism From Fans
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'Wobbling & Fumbling' Flying Eagles Players Barred From Speaking To Media After Strong Criticism From Fans

A reliable source close to Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, have disclosed to allnigeriasoccer.com that members of the playing and technical staff of the team have been barred from speakin...

May 31, 2019
No. Of Players Who Have Appeared In European Cup/UCL Final : Nigeria Ranked 27th Thanks To Mikel, Kanu, Finidi
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No. Of Players Who Have Appeared In European Cup/UCL Final : Nigeria Ranked 27th Thanks To Mikel, Kanu, Finidi

Ahead of the Champions League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, the official website of UEFA has revealed the number of players (by nation) who have appeared in the European Cup/UEFA Cha...

May 31, 2019
Arsenal Wonderkid In Line To Play For Nigeria U23s After Positive Talks With NFF, Aigbogun In Poland
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Arsenal Wonderkid In Line To Play For Nigeria U23s After Positive Talks With NFF, Aigbogun In Poland

Highly-rated Arsenal defender Joseph Olowu has set his sights on representing Nigeria's U23 national team after holding positive talks with representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation and manag...

May 31, 2019
2019 FIFA U20 World Cup : Five Takeaways From Nigeria's 1-1 Draw Against Ukraine
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2019 FIFA U20 World Cup : Five Takeaways From Nigeria's 1-1 Draw Against Ukraine

Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Thursday evening booked their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup as one of the four best losers in the group stages after a hard fought 1-1 draw against Ukr...

May 30, 2019
Furious Nigerians Blast Flying Eagles, Aigbogun After Uninspiring Draw vs Ukraine
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Furious Nigerians Blast Flying Eagles, Aigbogun After Uninspiring Draw vs Ukraine

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria narrowly progressed to the next round of the ongoing U20 World in Poland after a 1-1 draw with Ukraine on Thursday.The Flying Eagles conceded the first goal of the game ju...

May 30, 2019
Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs Ukraine : Makanjuola Top Man; Ofoborh Impresses; Utin Above Average; Michael Disappointing; Offia No Impact
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Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs Ukraine : Makanjuola Top Man; Ofoborh Impresses; Utin Above Average; Michael Disappointing; Offia No Impact

Nigeria moved onto the next round of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup as one of the four best third-placed sides following their 1-1 draw against Ukraine on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com presen...

May 30, 2019
U20 World Cup Nigeria 1 Ukraine 1 : Tijani Muhamed Nets Equaliser As Flying Eagles Advance To Round Of 16
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U20 World Cup Nigeria 1 Ukraine 1 : Tijani Muhamed Nets Equaliser As Flying Eagles Advance To Round Of 16

Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Thursday evening drew 1-1 with Ukraine in their last Group D game of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland at the Bielsko-Biala stadium which sees t...

May 30, 2019
Bournemouth's Ofoborh Makes Full Competitive Debut; Man City's Dele-Bashiru Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Ukraine U20
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Bournemouth's Ofoborh Makes Full Competitive Debut; Man City's Dele-Bashiru Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Ukraine U20

Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for the Flying Eagles third Group D match against Ukraine at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup, starting from 1930 hours. Aigbogun has been forced into m...

May 30, 2019
NFF Boss Pinnick Names Two Nigeria U20 Players Who Have Impressed Him The Most At World Cup
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NFF Boss Pinnick Names Two Nigeria U20 Players Who Have Impressed Him The Most At World Cup

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has refused to criticize the Flying Eagles despite their qualification hopes hanging by a thread at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup following their ...

May 30, 2019
The Three Things Flying Eagles Must Do Against Ukraine To Avoid Early Exit
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The Three Things Flying Eagles Must Do Against Ukraine To Avoid Early Exit

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to battle Ukraine in their final group game at the ongoing U20 World Cup on Thursday May 30th. The West Africa side were defeated 2-0 by USA on Monday, henc...

May 30, 2019
'The Nigeria Players Are Fast & Skillful' - Real Madrid's Ukraine Star Wary Of Flying Eagles
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'The Nigeria Players Are Fast & Skillful' - Real Madrid's Ukraine Star Wary Of Flying Eagles

Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin is wary of the threat the Flying Eagles will pose when both teams face off at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium, Bielsko-Biała on Thursday evening. The ...

May 30, 2019