Tag: Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles crash out of U-20 World Cup after humiliating defeat to Argentina
Their momentum continued in the 23rd minute, when Maher Carrizo curled in a sensational free-kick from just outside the box,…
Battle of Giants: Nigeria, Argentina clash again in U-20 World Cup thriller
Both countries have fought memorable battles in the FIFA World Cup finals, FIFA U20 World Cup finals and at the…
Full List: FIFA U-20 World Cup round of 16 fixtures announced
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the knockout stage after holding Colombia to a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their…
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Bameyi’s late goal lifts Flying Eagles into knockout stage
Nigeria’s persistence paid off in the 86th minute when captain Daniel Bameyi calmly slotted home from the penalty spot after…
FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles defeat Saudi Arabia in second group F encounter
Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by converting in the 10th minute, but the Asians were back…
FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles target three points against Saudi Arabia
Head Coach Aliyu Zubair is upbeat his wards have shaken off the defeat against Norway as their attention has shifted…
FIFA U20 World Cup: Narrow defeat for Nigeria as Flying Eagles target redemption against Saudi Arabia
The Flying Eagles will take on Saudi Arabia in their second match of the competition on Thursday.
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles eye first blow as Norway seek to break group-stage jinx
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles arrive in Chile with pedigree and ambition. Making their 14th appearance at the tournament, the West Africans…
Injury setback hits Flying Eagles as U-20 World Cup countdown begins
The Flying Eagles have a proud history in youth football and have previously reached the final of the U-20 World…
24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin training in Santiago
The Flying Eagles were scheduled to continue training on Thursday in their build-up ahead of the friendly game against Chile…
International Friendlies: Flying Eagles to take on Chile, Australia
The Nigeria Football Federation has finalized arrangements for the U20 boys, Flying Eagles to sharpen their skills and competition-readiness with…
U20 W/Cup: Flying Eagles name final squad, key players missing
The Flying Eagles will aim to improve on recent performances and compete strongly for the title when the tournament kicks…
Nigeria U20 Football Team: Prospects for the Future of the Flying Eagles
The question remains: how will these talents be managed post-U20? Will they enter structured senior environments with continuity of tactical…
WAFU B U20 Boys Tourney: Flying Eagles strategise to stop rampaging Ivorians in final
Wednesday’s encounter is an opportunity for Head Coach Aliyu Zubair to put some polish on his rising reputation as a…
WAFU B U20 Boys Tourney: Flying Eagles edge Niger Republic 4-3 on penalties to reach final
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, have qualified for the Final of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament in Ghana after…