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
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu is optimistic he will have a formidable squad for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The seven-time African champions engaged in two friendlies against Cote d’Ivoire this week. The Flying Eagles defeated their fellow West Africans 2-0 in the first friendly on Wednesday. They however lost the second … Read more
South Africa is a key member of the BRICS economic bloc, Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and it has long been a world leader in gold production. South Africa is one of the world’s biggest gold producers, and through its position in the BRICS — a bloc of the world’s largest economies — it finds … Read more
The Confederation of African Football , CAF, has appointed Kenyan official, Josephine Wanjiku, as referee for next week’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, and their South African counterparts, Bantwana, slated for Pretoria. The Flamingos and Bantwana will clash starting 3pm South Africa time (2pm Nigeria) on Saturday, 8th March … 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
South African authorities on Monday confirmed the arrest of Anabela Rungo, mother of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, over alleged immigration violations. Siya Qoza, the Home Affairs spokesperson stated that Rungo was arrested in Cape Town over the weekend during a joint operation with the South African Police Service (SAPS). He further stated … Read more
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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
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the death of a 40-year-old Nigerian citizen, Benjamin Okoli, while in police custody. Okoli’s death comes barely a month after NICASA condemned the alleged killing of another Nigerian, 50-year-old Jeremiah Okoye, who died in police custody on January 13. NICASA President-General, Dr Frank … Read more