Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup after earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia in their final Group F match on Sunday night, Afrosport reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side went into the game knowing a win or draw would be enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, and they showed plenty of...
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...
Nigeria U20 head coach, Ladan Bosso said they have been watching South Korea's games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina and they are aware of how to face their quarter-final opponents on Sunday. The Flying Eagles landed in Santiago del Estero on Friday and they are geared up to overcome the Koreans' hurdle for a chance to make it into the semi-final stage for...
Nigeria U20 head coach Ladan Bosso has dedicated his team's 2-0 victory against Argentina in round 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup to newly-elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Two second-half goals from Ibrahim Beji Muhammad and Rilwanu Haliru Sarki powered the Flying Eagles into the quarter-final of the tournament. The result marked Nigeria's first win against Argentina in the age-grade tournament after they lost to...
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