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'Cameroon beat Nigeria in the final' - Thierry Henry reveals when he started watching Afcon
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'Cameroon beat Nigeria in the final' - Thierry Henry reveals when he started watching Afcon

1998 World Cup winner with France, Thierry Henry has revealed that he started watching the Africa Cup of Nations in 1988 when the tournament was hosted by Morocco.The 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, held from March 13-27, featured eight teams competing in two groups, with matches taking place in Casablanca's Mohammed V Stadium and Rabat's Moulay Abdellah Stadium.Cameroon's Indomitable Lions beat Nigeria 1-0 in the final, with Emmanuel Kunde scoring the game-winning goal from the penalty spot.Reflecting on his long-standing passion for the Africa Cup of Nations, Henry shared memories that...

January 21, 2026
Flying Eagles player ratings: Ogwuche classy; Daga put in his place; Fago subdued
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Flying Eagles player ratings: Ogwuche classy; Daga put in his place; Fago subdued

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria crashed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after they were beaten 1-0 by a well-organized South Korean side in the quarterfinals.   Allnigeriasoccer.com rates ...

Jun 4, 2023
U20 WC South Korea 1 Nigeria 0: Goal-shy Flying Eagles eliminated in quarterfinal 
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U20 WC South Korea 1 Nigeria 0: Goal-shy Flying Eagles eliminated in quarterfinal 

Nigeria's hopes of a first ever FIFA men's U-20 World Cup title ended on Sunday evening after a 1-0 defeat against South Korea in their quarterfinals clash at the  Estadio Único Ma...

Jun 4, 2023
Confirmed team news: Super-sub Sarki left out of Flying Eagles matchday squad v South Korea 
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Confirmed team news: Super-sub Sarki left out of Flying Eagles matchday squad v South Korea 

Exciting winger Haliru Sarki will not take to the pitch in this evening's 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup clash between South Korea and Nigeria at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santia...

Jun 4, 2023
Flying Eagles team news: Eletu returns as Bosso announces starting lineup v South Korea
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Flying Eagles team news: Eletu returns as Bosso announces starting lineup v South Korea

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that AC Milan wonderkid Victor Eletu will return to the Flying Eagles starting lineup for their much-anticipated 2023 Fifa U20 World Cup quarterfinal s...

Jun 4, 2023
'Nigeria is a difficult team' - South Korea U20 striker whose role model is Harry Kane admits 
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'Nigeria is a difficult team' - South Korea U20 striker whose role model is Harry Kane admits 

South Korea U20 striker Lee Young-jun has admitted that the Flying Eagles are a difficult team to play against ahead of this evening's FIFA U20 World Cup quarterfinal showdown at the Estadio ...

Jun 4, 2023
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Three Flying Eagles players to watch out for against South Korea 
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2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Three Flying Eagles players to watch out for against South Korea 

The Flying Eagles will be hoping to reach the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time since 2005 when they face the Taegeuk Warriors of South Korea later today. Below are three N...

Jun 4, 2023
South Korea U20 boss hints at one major advantage Flying Eagles have over Red Devils
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South Korea U20 boss hints at one major advantage Flying Eagles have over Red Devils

South Korea U20 manager Kim Eun-jung has suggested that the Flying Eagles have one major advantage over the Asian side ahead of Sunday evening's quarterfinal clash at the Estadio &U...

Jun 3, 2023
Nigeria star Plumptre keen on Women's World Cup action after Leicester's relegation scare
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Nigeria star Plumptre keen on Women's World Cup action after Leicester's relegation scare

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has spoken in glowing terms about the survival of her Women’s Super League club's survival in the just concluded season and the desire to have a good...

Jun 2, 2023
Flying Eagles central defender Ogwuche changes agents ahead of potential transfer 
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Flying Eagles central defender Ogwuche changes agents ahead of potential transfer 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles central defender Abel Ogwuche has changed agents ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window.    Currently on the bo...

Jun 2, 2023
'Players in all positions are physically outstanding'- South Korea U20 coach praises Flying Eagles 
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'Players in all positions are physically outstanding'- South Korea U20 coach praises Flying Eagles 

Asian side South Korea caused an upset by beating Ecuador 3-2  on Thursday to set up a quarterfinal meeting with the Flying Eagles at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup in Argentina.   ...

Jun 2, 2023
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles face South Korea for a place in the semifinals
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2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles face South Korea for a place in the semifinals

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face the Taegeuk Warriors of South Korea for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santia...

Jun 2, 2023
Every word Ladan Bosso said on Flying Eagles win, new president Tinubu, quarterfinal stage and more 
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Every word Ladan Bosso said on Flying Eagles win, new president Tinubu, quarterfinal stage and more 

Flying Eagles manager Ladan Bosso fielded questions from the NFF media team shortly after his side caused another sensation at the ongoing World Cup, stunning host and six-time winners Argentina 2-0.&...

Jun 1, 2023