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Youngest African to reach 15 games: Monaco's Lagos-born forward breaks Kanu's UCL record
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Youngest African to reach 15 games: Monaco's Lagos-born forward breaks Kanu's UCL record

Monaco's Lagos-born forward George Ilenikhena has made UEFA Champions League history by becoming the youngest African player to reach 15 appearances in the competition, surpassing a record previously held by former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu, UEFA has officially informed. The milestone was achieved at the age of 19 years and 157 days, eclipsing Kanu’s long-standing mark of 19 years and 260 days. The achievement places Ilenikhena among the youngest players to reach the landmark in Europe’s elite club tournament.Ilenikhena was born on 16 August 2006 and relocated to France ...

January 21, 2026
'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
U20 WC Nigeria 2 Dominican Republic 1: Lawal's goal gets Flying Eagles off to winning start 
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U20 WC Nigeria 2 Dominican Republic 1: Lawal's goal gets Flying Eagles off to winning start 

Nigeria began the quest to win a first FIFA U-20 FIFA World Cup Sunday evening with a 2-1 win over debutant Dominican Republic at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza .   The tournam...

May 21, 2023
WAFU Zone B Girl's Cup Nigeria 7 Niger 0:  Ajakaye stars with hat-trick for Falconets
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WAFU Zone B Girl's Cup Nigeria 7 Niger 0:  Ajakaye stars with hat-trick for Falconets

Nigeria's Super Falconets mauled Niger Republic 7-0 in their first game of the maiden edition of the West Africa Football Union Zone B U-20 Girl's Cup at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi in ...

May 21, 2023
What Dominican Republic players have said ahead of historic game against Flying Eagles
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What Dominican Republic players have said ahead of historic game against Flying Eagles

The Dominican Republic players are fired up ahead of their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against the Flying Eagles at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.   Today's clash in Mendoza i...

May 21, 2023
Fifa U20 World Cup in stats: Flying Eagles have scored two of the three fastest goals ever 
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Fifa U20 World Cup in stats: Flying Eagles have scored two of the three fastest goals ever 

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have scored two of the three fastest goals at the FIFA U20 World Cup, football's governing body FIFA has confirmed.   Monday Odiaka broke the deadlock ...

May 21, 2023
'The spirit is high' - Flying Eagles coach targets convincing win against Dominican Republic
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'The spirit is high' - Flying Eagles coach targets convincing win against Dominican Republic

Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso says the players are in high spirits going into their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Dominican Republic at the Estadio Mendoza on Sunday.&nb...

May 21, 2023
U20 WC Nigeria v Dominican Republic: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time
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U20 WC Nigeria v Dominican Republic: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will kick-start their Fifa U20 World Cup campaign on Sunday against debutant, Dominican Republic.    Nigeria picked up one of the four slots for Africa and...

May 20, 2023