Nigeria sealed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash at the U-20 World Cup in Chile on Thursday night, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles suffered a 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening game and defeat at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca against Saud Arabia would have ended their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Aliyu Zubairu’s side looked sharper...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles wrapped up their U-20 World Cup preparations in style with a 3–1 victory over Australia in a closed-door friendly, Afrosport reports. Goals from Tahir Maigana, Achihi Oseer and Charles Agada ensured a confidence-boosting result for coach Aliyu Zubairu, who will be encouraged by the team’s sharpness in attack. The win followed their earlier 1-1 draw with tournament hosts Chile in Rancagua, where Ahmed...
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has unveiled a 21-man squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, Afrosport reports. The seven-time African champions are in search of their maiden title at this level, and the team, who left for South America on Sunday, are expected to partake in a 12-day training camp in Chile. Zubairu has included a mix of home and foreign-based...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will leave for Chile on Sunday as they gear up for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in the South American nation, Afrosport reports. The seven-time African champions concluded their preparations with a dominant 5–0 victory over Access Academy in a friendly on Friday. A number of Europe-based professionals are expected to join the squad en route to South America once the final...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the final of the WAFU B U20 Boys Championship on Sunday after edging past Niger Republic 4-3 on penalties, Afrosport reports. Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s boys were held to a goalless draw after 120 minutes of gritty, hard-fought football. Niger's defence stood tall, frustrating every move the Flying Eagles threw at them inside the Prampram Technical Centre in Ghana. 🏁...
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