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

U20 WAFU B: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles gets Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire in tough Group B

Nigeria’s Under-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, will have to navigate through rocky waters in their race for a ticket to participate in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles have been drawn in a tough Group B alongside two other African powerhouses, Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire, ahead of the 2024 U20 WAFU B Championship. The draws, which were carried...

Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu

NFF appoints Aliyu Zubairu as Flying Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Aliyu Zubairu as head coach of the Under-20 National team, Afrosport reports. Zubairu's appointment was approved by the Executive Committee after the recommendation of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee of the NFF. Aliyu Zubairu, who led El-Kanemi Warriors to win the President Federation Cup in June and also ensured their promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has...

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NFF publicises vacancy for Flying Eagles manager role

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has publicised the vacancy for the role of manager of the men's U-20 side, the Flying Eagles. The announcement, which on the NFF website, noted that candidates must possess at least a CAF B Coaching License and must have been in football coaching for at least five years, They must also be conversant with Nigeria’s domestic game, possess strong leadership qualities...

Tijani Muhamed sets goal target at Plymouth Argyle

Tijani Muhamed sets goal target at Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle new acquisition, Tijani Muhamed, has set a target of scoring 20 or more goals in the upcoming 2024-25 Championship season. The lanky forward recently completed a loan move from Czech Republic giants Slavia Prague to the English second tier side, with an option of a permanent move. In an interview with OJB Sports, the 6ft 4 tall player said it is pertinent to hit...