FIFA U-17 World Champions: Golden Road to Victory for Nigeria
The Golden Eaglets were crowned the World U-17 Champions for the fourth time last night, outmuscling their Mexican opponents 3-0 in the final. Kelechi Iheanacho and his cohorts put on a mesmeric performance and dazzled the crowd with their co-ordination, determination and finesse. An own goal from Aguirre set the ball rolling before the Mexican […]
2013 U-17 World Cup: Nigerian Golden Eaglets Lift Nation to Glory!
The Golden Eaglets are world champions again. The team The Eaglets won the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), etching their names in the annals of Nigerian football as four times winner of the FIFA U-17 championship following previous wins in 1985, 1993 and 2007. The Eaglets defeated Mexico […]
Victory! Golden Eaglets of Nigeria Win U-17 World Cup
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been crowned champions of the World after beating Mexico 3-0 in the final of the U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). An own goal from Mexico’s Aguirre in the first half was enough to send Eaglets into the break with a goal advantage. Kelechi Iheanacho and […]
Eaglets’ Win Over Uruguay Brings Team Closer to U-17 World Title
Two strikes from Taiwo Awoniyi has helped the Nigerian Golden Eaglets secure a berth in the semi final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Awoniyi’s first goal came in the 17th minute of the first half with help from Kelechi Iheanacho. Much to the chagrin of the Uruguayans who […]
Golden Eaglets March On In 4 – 1 Victory Over Iran
The Golden Eaglets booked their place in the quarter finals at the ongoing U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday when they dispatched their Iranian counterparts. Eaglets went into the game as Group F winners, with two wins and a draw in the first round. They continued from where they stopped, […]
Eaglets Finish As Group F Winners
The Golden Eaglets rounded off the first round of the U-17 World Cup with a resounding victory over the Iraqi team on Friday. They dismantled their opponents, running out 5-0 to finish as Group F Winners on 7 points with 14 goals scored and 4 conceded in just three games. Musa Muhammed got the ball […]
Eaglets Settle For a Draw
The Golden Eaglets played out a thrilling 3-all draw with Sweden in their second group game at the U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored four goals against Mexico in their first game, couldn’t add to his tally. He turned provider for Eaglets two goals, setting up Isaac Success and […]
2013 World Youth Championship: Eaglets Get Off To A Flyer
The Golden Eaglets (Nigeria’s U-17 football team) started their World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion on Saturday, trashing their Mexican counterparts 6-1. Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed the headlines with four goals as the Eagles ran riot against the Mexicans. This sees him climb to the top of the goal scorer’s chat. He scored two goals in […]
AFCON Draws For Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles.
By Arinze Ude. The Golden Eaglets have been grouped alongside Ghana, Congo and Cote D’Ivoire in Group B for the forthcoming African U-17 Championships scheduled for Morocco next year. Group A comprises of Morocco, Gabon, Tunisia and Botswana. The championships will be held between April 23 and 27 next year. The semi-finalists will represent Africa […]
Onazi Attracts North London’s Tottenham Hotspurs!
By Arinze Ude. Lazio midfield sensation, Onazi Ogenyi could be on his way to North London side, Tottenham Hotspurs according to reports in Italy. Onazi made his Super Eagles debut in 3-1 win over Venezuela in an international friendly in Miami, USA, on November 14 and his performance sparked an interest from Tottenham. Onazi stepped […]