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U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles arrive in Togo as Remo Stars’ Soname promises cash reward

U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles arrive in Togo as Remo Stars’ Soname promises cash reward

Nigeria's under-20 men's team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Lome, Togo, for their participation in this month's WAFU B U20 Championship, Afrosport reports. The team, which consisted of 20 players and 12 officials, departed the shores of Nigeria and touched down at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport in Lome on Tuesday afternoon. Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the rest of his staff as well...

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U20 WAFU B: NFF releases Flying Eagles 20-man squad to Togo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday, announced a 20-man squad to represent the country at this month’s U20 WAFU B Championship in Togo, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles team consists of three goalkeepers, five defender, four midfielder and eight forwards, which includes some regulars like captain Daniel Bameyi, Ibrahim Olalekan, Charles Agada, and Nathaniel Nwosu. Meanwhile, the Aliyu Zubairu-led side will be without influential Enyimba...

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U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles to use Remo Stars training facility for final lap of preparations  

Nigeria’s under-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, will relocate to Ikenne, Ogun State, for the final leg of their training camp as they gear up for this month’s WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo, Afrosport reports. The young Eagles are expected to resume camping at Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Remo Stars’ Sport Institute, where they will undergo intense physical and tactical training for a...

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U20 WWC: Chris Danjuma confident in Falconets’ chances against Germany

Chris Danjuma, head coach of Nigeria’s Under-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, has thrown his weight behind his side ahead of their crucial match against Germany at the ongoing 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Danjuma says he is confident the Falconets will put up a better performance against the Germans in their second Group D match in Bogota on Wednesday. “The team performed well...

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...