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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
FIFA WWC: Barcelona's Oshoala Headlines Nigeria's 23-Player Squad; Brighton Striker High-Profile Omission
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FIFA WWC: Barcelona's Oshoala Headlines Nigeria's 23-Player Squad; Brighton Striker High-Profile Omission

The Nigeria Football Federation unveiled on Friday evening the twenty-three players that will have the honour of defending the colours of the country at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France. Barcel...

May 24, 2019
'Dele Alli Snubbed Us, Now We Have Dele-Bashiru' - Nigerians Can't Stop Praising Man City Whizkid & His Flying Eagles Teammates
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'Dele Alli Snubbed Us, Now We Have Dele-Bashiru' - Nigerians Can't Stop Praising Man City Whizkid & His Flying Eagles Teammates

Flying Eagles' 4-0 victory over Qatar at the ongoing U20 World Cup in Poland sent Twitter into total meltdown as Nigerians were full of praise for Paul Aigbogun's men.Here's how they reacted to the Fl...

May 24, 2019
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles Emphatic Win Over Qatar
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles Emphatic Win Over Qatar

The Flying Eagles began their quest for glory at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in style  with an emphatic 4-0 win over Qatar on Friday evening.Izuchukwu Okosi presents the five takeaways from the ...

May 24, 2019
Nigeria Player Ratings Vs Qatar : Top Marks For Dele-Bashiru, Utin; Offia Catches The Eye; Ozornwafor Imposing; Aliu Splendid
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Nigeria Player Ratings Vs Qatar : Top Marks For Dele-Bashiru, Utin; Offia Catches The Eye; Ozornwafor Imposing; Aliu Splendid

Nigeria began their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland with a 4-0 thumping of Qatar in their Group D clash at Stadion miejski on Friday evening. Goals from Maxwell Effiom, Henry Offia...

May 24, 2019
U20 World Cup Qatar 0 Nigeria 4 : Dele-Bashiru, Offia, Effiom, Aliu On Target In Comprehensive Win
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U20 World Cup Qatar 0 Nigeria 4 : Dele-Bashiru, Offia, Effiom, Aliu On Target In Comprehensive Win

Nigeria began their quest for the 2019 FIFA World Cup title with a resounding 4-0 victory over Qatar at the Mjieski Stadium, Tychy on Friday evening.Paul Aigbogun sent out presumably his strongest lin...

May 24, 2019
Man City's Dele-Bashiru Starts, Bournemouth's Ofoborh Bench As Nigeria Annouce Starting XI Vs Qatar U20
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Man City's Dele-Bashiru Starts, Bournemouth's Ofoborh Bench As Nigeria Annouce Starting XI Vs Qatar U20

Manager Paul Aigbogun has announced the starting line-up for the Flying Eagles World Cup opener against Qatar at Tychy Stadium, Tychy, starting from 1700 hours.Olawale Oremade has gotten the nod to st...

May 24, 2019
2019 U20 World Cup: Senegal Star Delighted To Break Odiaka's 34-Year-Old Record
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2019 U20 World Cup: Senegal Star Delighted To Break Odiaka's 34-Year-Old Record

Senegal U20 striker Amadou Sagna has expressed his delight at breaking a FIFA U20 World Cup record previously held by former Flying Eagles striker Monday Odiaka. Sagna slotted past a helpless Moana...

May 24, 2019
Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Warns Aigbogun's Team Of Tricky Opener Vs Qatar; Scared of Ukraine
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Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Warns Aigbogun's Team Of Tricky Opener Vs Qatar; Scared of Ukraine

Former Flying Eagles striker Eddy Dombraye has a word of caution for the Nigerian U-20 national team as they face off against Qatar in their opening game of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday even...

May 24, 2019
Three Players To Watch Out For As Flying Eagles Begin Their World Cup Campaign
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Three Players To Watch Out For As Flying Eagles Begin Their World Cup Campaign

The much-anticipated U20 World Cup began in Poland yesterday and a record has been created already.The 19-year-old Senegalese striker Amadou Sagna broke a 34-year-old record when he found the back of ...

May 24, 2019
How Nigeria Have Fared Previously In The FIFA U20 World Cup
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How Nigeria Have Fared Previously In The FIFA U20 World Cup

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have participated in 11 editions of the FIFA U-20 World Cup and will be aiming to go one better than their best outings in 1989 and 2005 respectively when they got to the final...

May 24, 2019
U20 World Cup : Senegal's Sagna Breaks Monday Odiaka's 34-Year-Old Record For Fastest Goal
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U20 World Cup : Senegal's Sagna Breaks Monday Odiaka's 34-Year-Old Record For Fastest Goal

Senegal striker Amadou Sagna has broken Monday Odiaka's record for the fastest goal scored in the history of the U20 World Cup in the ongoing game against Tahiti at the Lublin Stadium, Lublin. ...

May 23, 2019
2019 U20 World Cup: NFF Reveal The Four Defenders Likely To Start Against Qatar
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2019 U20 World Cup: NFF Reveal The Four Defenders Likely To Start Against Qatar

The Nigeria Football Federation have been previewing the Flying Eagles opening game at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup against Qatar and revealed the four defenders likely to be named in the starting line...

May 23, 2019