Archives Tag: Flying Eagles
Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flying Eagles Beat Benin Republic
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, made the nation proud after winning the WAFU B U-20 tournament in Niger. The Ladan Bosso led side beat next-door neighbours Benin Republic 3-1 in the final of the competition on Friday, May 20, 2022. A brace from Tolulope Ojo and a strike from Ibrahim Muhammad … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flying Eagles Beat Benin Republic
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Flying Eagles Qualify For 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations
April 19, 2022
Nigeria will be looking to re-establish dominance in age-grade African tournaments when hostilities commence in Egypt next year. Read more about Sports Nigerian national U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, have qualified for the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations set to hold in Egypt. The Nigerian side booked qualification for the continental showpiece … Continue reading Flying Eagles Qualify For 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations
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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Daniel Udejo Scored The 1,800th FIFA U-20 World Cup Goal
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has never won the FIFA U-20 World Cup, but the country is indelible in the history of the tournament owing to the exploits of the Flying Eagles (Nigerian national U-20 team) at the global event. Read more about Sports Nigerian professionals such as Mikel Obi, Taye Taiwo, Kelechi Iheanacho, and more, at some … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Daniel Udejo Scored The 1,800th FIFA U-20 World Cup Goal
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WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles Settle For Draw Against Ivory Coast
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian national under-20 team, the Flying Eagles, kick-started their 2020 U-20 AFCON WAFU B qualifiers in Benin Republic on Sunday, December 6, 2020, with a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. A Chris Nwaeze header from a Wisdom Ubani free-kick, just a minute from the hour mark put the Nigerian team ahead as they … Continue reading WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles Settle For Draw Against Ivory Coast
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WAFU U20: Sports Minister And NFF Charges Flying Eagles To Win Tournament
April 19, 2022
Ahead of the West African Football Union Under-20 football tournament, scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic, from Saturday, December 5th, 2020, to Sunday, December 20th, 2020, the Nigerian Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare and the Nigeria Football Federation has charged the Flying Eagles to go all out for the … Continue reading WAFU U20: Sports Minister And NFF Charges Flying Eagles To Win Tournament
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Isaac Promise Dies aged 31
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles forward, Isaac Promise, has passed on at the age of 31. The former Olympic Eagles captain died on Wednesday, October 3, 2019 in the United State. Chairman of Promise’ US club side, Austin Bold FC, Bobby Epstein, announced the demise of one of the club’s star. The former Genclerbirligi, and Trabzonspor striker … Continue reading Isaac Promise Dies aged 31
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12th AGG: Flying Eagles & Falconets Reach Final!
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s male and female Under 20 national teams have both qualified for the final of the male and female football categories at the ongoing All Africa Games in Morocco. The Flying Eagles qualified for the final after edging out their Malian opponents 5-4 on penalties on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Both sides failed to hit … Continue reading 12th AGG: Flying Eagles & Falconets Reach Final!
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All Africa Games: Flying Eagles Will Make Nigeria Proud – Makanjuola
April 19, 2022
With preparations for the upcoming All African Games in Morocco in top gear, Flying Eagles midfielder, Success Makanjuola, believes that the team will excel in the football category and make the nation proud. The Nigerian team had a lackluster performance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup which was hosted in Poland in May 2019. However, … Continue reading All Africa Games: Flying Eagles Will Make Nigeria Proud – Makanjuola
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US-Based Mbosowo Eyes Flying Eagles Spot
April 19, 2022
A US-based Nigerian striker, Ediomo Mbosowo, has said he is willing to make a return to service for his nation if he is called up by the country’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles. The young striker, who is on target for Oklahoma Energy FC 01 Boys in the United States Youth Soccer competition, is hoping … Continue reading US-Based Mbosowo Eyes Flying Eagles Spot
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Flying Eagles Crash Out Of FIFA World Cup
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s woes at the FIFA World Cup are yet to come to an end as the nation’s U-20 team have crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in Poland. The Flying Eagles were handed a lucky spot in the knockout stages of the tournament after they finished as as one of the four best third-placed … Continue reading Flying Eagles Crash Out Of FIFA World Cup
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Nigeria Advance To Knockout Stage Despite Ukraine Draw
April 19, 2022
The Flying Eagles have advanced to the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland, following their Group D draw against Ukraine on Thursday, 30th May at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium. Nigerian drew Ukraine 1-1 and qualified into the next round of the tournament as one of the four best third-placed teams, while … Continue reading Nigeria Advance To Knockout Stage Despite Ukraine Draw
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2019 U-20 WC: Flying Eagles Suffer Huge Setback
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, suffered a huge setback against the United States of America at the ongoing 2019 Under-20 World Cup on Monday. The Eagles were denied the 3-points by the Americans who clearly dominated the game with properly laid out strategies and tactics. Team Nigeria, on the other hand, was befuddled by … Continue reading 2019 U-20 WC: Flying Eagles Suffer Huge Setback
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FIFA U-20 WC: Richard’s Confident Flying Eagles Can Deliver
April 19, 2022
Although he was excluded from the Flying Eagles’ final 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup list, Liepaja of Latvia striker, Emeka Richard, believes the team can pull a championship upset in Poland. Nigeria will do battle with Qatar in Tychy on May 24, before they take on United States of America and Ukraine on May 27, … Continue reading FIFA U-20 WC: Richard’s Confident Flying Eagles Can Deliver
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FIFA U-20World Cup: 504 Players Set For The Global Showcase
April 19, 2022
In seven days, the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup will commence, with about 504 players set to feature in the 24-team global showcase. Nigeria’s national U-20 team, Flying Eagles, have been drawn in Group D alongside Qatar, Ukraine and USA, in the tournament scheduled to hold between May 23, and June 15, 2019. FIFA Deputy … Continue reading FIFA U-20World Cup: 504 Players Set For The Global Showcase
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles To Face USA, Ukraine, Qatar
April 19, 2022
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn into Group D of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, alongside Ukraine, Qatar, and the USA. The draw has placed the Nigerian U-20 team in one of the sturdiest groups in the forthcoming tournament, and the team must prepare for the challenges they will face if they must … Continue reading FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles To Face USA, Ukraine, Qatar
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