Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived Pretoria on Thursday morning for their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifier against the Bantwana of South Africa. On arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport, they met with four-time African Player of the Year, and President of Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o Fils. Eto’o shook hands … Read more
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu hopes his side will get the chance to confront a North African opposition in a friendly ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions will face North African giants Egypt and Morocco in Group B at the biennial competition. The Amajita of South Africa are … Read more
Former Nigeria striker, Benedict Akwuegbu, has confidently stated that South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco do not pose enough of a threat to derail the Flying Eagles’ 2025 CAF U-20 AFCON campaign, Completesports.com reports. Akwuegbu believes Nigeria has the talent and pedigree to navigate the group stage despite the presence of North African heavyweights Morocco and … Read more
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hopes he will get the chance to win the Africa Cup of Nations title, reports Completesports.com. Nigeria came close to winning the title last year, but lost 2-1 to hosts Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Troost-Ekong enjoyed a memorable tournament as he netted three times, and also claimed … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has visited the Flying Eagles at their training base. The Flying Eagles are preparing for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Chelle observed the team’s training sessions and also interacted with the players as well as the coaches. The 47-year-old’s was at the training base to assess the … Read more
South Africa U-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka says he is happy with the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw. The Amajita are drawn in Group B with Nigeria, Egypt and Morocco. The Flying Eagles are the most successful side in the history of the competition with seven titles to their name, with … Read more
Morocco U-20 head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has labelled the Flying Eagles of Nigeria a “strong team”. Ouahbi’s side will confront Nigeria in Group B at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt and South Africa are the other countries in the group. Read Also:NPFL: Pillars Boss Yaro Yaro Anticipates Tough Test Against Abia Warriors The … Read more
The head coach of Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has voiced his optimism following Thursday’s group stage draw for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which will take place in Cote d’Ivoire, 26th April – 18th May. The Nigerian team finds itself in a demanding group alongside traditional powerhouses Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa, all of … Read more
Cyriel Dessers says he never wanted to leave Rangers in the January transfer window despite offers from several clubs. Dessers was tipped to leave the Ibrox last month after losing his place to young forward Hamza Igamane. The Nigeria international has now formed a deadly double act with the Moroccan. The 30-year-old has contributed six … Read more
Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles can win a fourth title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. The three-time champions lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the last edition of the competition. The Fulham midfielder is however optimistic they can go a step further in Morocco. Read … Read more