Flying Eagles

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge Egypt on penalties to clinch bronze

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles get Colombia, two others in Group F

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group F of the U20 FIFA World Cup slated to take place in Chile later this year, Afrosport reports. The 24 qualifying nations have been drawn into six groups of four teams each. Nigeria, placed in Pot 2 ahead of Thursday night's draw in Santiago, Chile, will battle 2003 bronze medallist Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway in the group...

2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to know group opponents on May 29

Nigeria’s under-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will get to know their opponents in the group stage of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile on Thursday, 29 May, Afrosport reports. The draw ceremony for the youth tournament will take place in Santiago, Chile’s capital city, with top football executives expected to be in attendance. The Flying Eagles, who won bronze at the U20 Africa...

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge Egypt on penalties to clinch bronze

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge Egypt on penalties to clinch bronze

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties to claim a bronze medal at the under-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles played out a 1-1 draw with the Young Pharaohs after regulation time at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, and both sides marched on to penalties as the third-place playoff did not feature extra time. FULL-TIME! Nigeria edges...