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AAG: Flying Eagles have no reason to fail in Morocco – coach

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2019 0

Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has told newsmen in a chat that he and his boys have no reason not to make Nigeria proud in the men’s football event of the 12th All Africa Games in Morocco given their good preparation and motivation the players feel. Flying Eagles have undergone an intensive

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Paul Aigbogun: Flying Eagles will bounce back against Ukraine

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2019

Flying Eagles head coach Paul Aigbogun insists that his player have learnt from their disappointing defeat to the United States of America and will go all out for a win when they take on Ukraine in their final group game at the FIFA U 20 World Cup in Ukraine on Thursday. The Flying Eagles will […]

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AFCON: NFF owing Gernot Rohr since January

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2019

Just a month plus to the beginning of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr is not a happy man. This was revealed to newsmen by a very close source to the team who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The source further revealed that the Franco-German Coach’s contract […]

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Gernot Rohr: Samuel Chukwueze right to dump U-20 for Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2019

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has hailed the decision of the Villarreal of Spain wing attacker Samuel Chukwueze to play for the Super Eagles despite being eligible to play for the Flying Eagles in the FIFA U-20 World Cup holding in Poland. Chukwueze who has turned to a beautiful bride who is also eligible […]

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U-20 WC: Fans to pay N1,900, N3,800 to watch Flying Eagles in Poland

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Fans of the U-20 National Team wishing to watch the team in the preliminary stage of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals holding in Poland, will have to pay 20 Poland złoty about (N1,900), according to Federation of International Football who have announced the sale of match tickets. It is the same amount fans […]

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Flying Eagles hopes of eighth U20 AFCON title dashed after losing to Mali on penalties

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2019 0

The Flying Eagles will not win an eighth U20 AFCON crown in Niger after they lost 4-3 on penalties to Mali in today’s semifinal after both teams were tied on 1-1 after extratime. Valentine Uzornwafor and Okon Aniekeme lost their penalties in the shootout for Mali to go through to only their second final of […]

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AFCON U20: Flying Eagles World Cup ticket delayed after South Africa keep them out

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2019 0

The Flying Eagles qualification for this year’s U20 FIFA World Cup in Poland will have to wait after they were frustrated by a disciplined defensive performance by South Africa. The 0-0 draw has kept South Africa alive in the tournament as they now have a final group game against Burundi.The Flying Eagles final group game […]

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Flying Eagles, Saudi Arabia friendly match canceled

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2019 0

The Flying Eagles’ supposed friendly match with Saudi Arabia fixed for the Asian land next week Tuesday has been canceled. Nigeria’s U20 team are presently training in Abuja ahead of the African U20 Cup of Nations slated for the Niger Republic and the Flying Eagles were expected to use the game with Saudi Arabia as […]

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U20 WAFU Cup: Flying Eagles off to Togo by road

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2018 0

The Flying Eagles are expected to embark on a seven-hour road trip from Lagos to Lome, Togo, for this year’s U20 WAFU Cup. The team led by coach Paul Aigbogun were due to fly out to Togo today, but their departure has now been moved to tomorrow. The original plan was to fly directly to […]

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U20 WAFU Cup rules knock out Flying Eagles stars, new discoveries

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

The Flying Eagles will be without several of their top stars as well some of the newly discovered players at the U20 WAFU Cup in Togo because of the rules of the tournament. Among the rules for the sub-regional competition is that the players must not be younger than 17 this year. “Some of the […]

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U20 WAFU Cup: Flying Eagles open campaign against Benin December 7

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

The Flying Eagles will open their U20 WAFU Cup campaign on December 7 against Benin Republic, according to fixtures. The Nigeria U20s next Group B match will be against Niger on December 9, while they square up against rivals Ghana three days later in their final group game. Hosts Togo will open the sub-regional tournament […]

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Flying Eagles know U20 WAFU Cup foes November 6

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2018 0

The Flying Eagles will on November 6 know the teams they will face in the group stage of this year’s U20 WAFU Cup in Togo when the draw is conducted. Hosts Togo and the Flying Eagles have already been seeded for the tournament with the Nigerians drawn in Group B. Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Cote […]

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Flying Eagles seeded for U20 WAFU Cup in Togo, Ghana, Senegal to feature

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2018 0

The Flying Eagles are billed to feature in this year’s U20 WAFU Cup in Togo, which kicks off on December 6, officials have informed score Nigeria Already the Nigeria U20s have been seeded for the eight-team championship and will head one of the first round groups along with hosts Togo. The other teams who will […]

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Glo Rallies Support for Flying Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2015 0

National telecommunications company, Globacom, has declared support for the Flying Eagles ahead of the forthcoming 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled to hold in New Zealand. In a press statement in Lagos on Thursday, Globacom stated that the Flying Eagles need maximum support from Nigerians in their quest to winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup […]

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Garba Disatisfied with Victory over Hoffenheim

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2015 0

Flying Eagles head coach, Manu Garba was not wholly satisfied with 5-2 win over Hoffenheim U-23. The Nigeria U-20 side scored five goals, while the German side netted two goals on Tuesday. Substitute Taiwo Awoniyi grabbed a hat- trick, with Godwin Saviour and Chidera Ezeh scoring a goal each to seal the wi n. Eagles […]

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NFF Wades into Iheanacho’s Visa Hitch

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved swiftly to help Manchester City teen superstar, Kelechi Iheanacho, secure a visa and join up with the Nigeria U-20 team in Germany where they are presently in camp ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. It was reported that he is facing difficulties in trying to secure a […]

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Success to miss out of Flying Eagles list

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

Granada’s Isaac Success might be omitted from Nigeria final 21-man list for the FIFA U-20 World Cup unless his team communicates back to handlers of the Flying Eagles in the next 48 hours. While the technical crew are willing to include Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Gent’s Moses Simon in their final 21-man list based […]

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Visa Hitch Delays Iheanacho’S Arrival

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2015 0

Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho is currently being held back from the Flying Eagles camp as he is yet to secure a visa to travel to the camp in Germany. It was gathered the 18-year-old has submitted his passport to the German embassy in the United Kingdom but he is yet to get a reply. His […]

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Garba: Flying Eagles to Train Twice Daily

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2015 0

Coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, Manu Garba has said that the team will train twice daily while in Germany as opposed to their former format of training once during preparations for games and tournaments. The late arrival of training kits for the team means they will observe their first training session today and […]

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Enyimba Prevent Sokari from Joining Flying Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

Enyimba midfielder Kingsley Sokari will not join the Nigeria U-20s training camp before Friday due to club commitments with the Nigeria Professional Football League vice-champions. Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has named the playmaker in his 35-man provisional squad as his team continues fine-tuning their strategies in Abuja before the tournament in New Zealand. Enyimba