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[FULL LIST] U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles coach unveils 24-man squad

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Head coach of the U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Aliy Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 2025 U-20 AFCON will take place from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu named first-choice goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain, Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi, and forward Kparobo Arierhi in the squad. The squad is a blend of home-based and foreign players who have intensified training in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Some of the…

U-20 AFCON: F’Eagles to resume camping March 10

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The Flying Eagles are set to resume training in Abuja on Monday, March 10th, to prepare for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The team, fresh from a two-match tour in Ivory Coast, where they had mixed results—a 2-0 win followed by a 2-0 loss—received a nine-day break upon their return from Abidjan. Captain Daniel Bameyi and Divine Oliseh scored in their victory. The friendly matches against Ivory Coast were arranged after planned games against Egypt were cancelled. This cancellation stemmed from both Nigeria and Egypt…

Osimhen in Top Form, Excited for World Cup Qualifiers

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Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker currently on loan from Napoli, is eager to participate in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers under the leadership of new coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles are aiming to revitalize their campaign in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. Osimhen, who has been in exceptional form this season, has scored 20 goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for his Turkish club. Having missed the initial four games of the previous qualifying series due to injury, the 26-year-old…

Nigeria Vs Cote d’Ivoiure: Shettima Jets To Ivory Coast To Represent Tinubu At AFCON Final

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Nigeria Vs Cote d’Ivoiure: Shettima Jets To Ivory Coast To Represent Tinubu At AFCON Final Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, who was present at the Super Eagles’ triumph over Bafana Bafana of South Africa, is now heading back to Ivory Coast for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. As one of the distinguished guests, he witnessed the intense semi-final match at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, where the Super Eagles emerged victorious with a 4-2 penalty shootout. However, amid reports that Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will witness the…

AFCON Semi-Final: Avoid Loud Celebrations – High Commission Warns Nigerians In South Africa

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AFCON Semi-Final: Avoid Loud Celebrations – High Commission Warns Nigerians In South Africa The Nigerian community in South Africa has been cautioned against excessive jubilation in the event of a victory by the Super Eagles over Bafana Bafana. The clash between Nigeria and South Africa is scheduled for Wednesday, as part of the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. However, the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has deemed it necessary to issue this warning to its citizens residing in the country of Nelson Mandela. On…