Why Chelsea winger Madueke should choose Super Eagles over the Three Lions 
Published: March 03, 2023
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is one of the many players born abroad but eligible to play for Nigeria as he has Nigerian parents.  ​ He has represented the Young Lions at youth level but he is yet to get a call-up from Gareth Southgate for the senior national team. ​ In this article, I will be citing rea...
Despite beating Uganda, Flying Eagles are still far from their best - major weakness highlighted
Published: March 03, 2023
The Flying Eagles defeated Uganda 1-0 in one of the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which is being held in Egypt.   While Nigerians are celebrating the Flying Eagles' latest victory, fans should not be carried away, and here is why. ​ Ladan Bosso's boys have played four games s...
World Cup-bound Flying Eagles player grades : Ogwuche excellent backup, Aniagboso 'Mr. cleansheet'
Published: March 02, 2023
Nigeria on Thursday picked one of four African tickets for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.    The team defeated Uganda 1-0 to reach the semifinals  of the tournament and now await the winner of the South Sudan versus The Gambia match on Friday.    These were the ratings of the players in the...
U20 AFCON : Quiet VAR and four other observations from Flying Eagles 1-0 win v Uganda
Published: March 02, 2023
The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles have booked their place in the semifinals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and also ensured they qualified for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.     Ladan Bosso’s side defeated Uganda 1-0 on Thursday to ensure they reach the latter part of ...
U20 AFCON Uganda 0 Nigeria 1 : Own goal hands Flying Eagles ticket to World Cup in Indonesia
Published: March 02, 2023
Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, on Thursday booked their place in the semifinals of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa  Cup of Nations in Egypt, reports All Nigeria Soccer.    The Flying Eagles defeated Uganda 1-0 thanks to a first half own goal by Uganda's Ibrahim Juma.    By reaching the s...
'We are in a confident mood' - Aniagboso hopeful Flying Eagles will seal World Cup ticket
Published: March 01, 2023
Chijoke Aniagboso was the player picked to attend the pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday evening's 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Uganda, a hint that he will be involved against the Hippos.   The Giant Brillars FC custodian started the tournament as the second choice go...
Flying Eagles defender named in U20 AFCON group stage best XI
Published: February 28, 2023
Flying Eagles defender Solomon Agbalaka has been named in the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations group stage best XI.    The 19-year-old went the distance in the three matches played by the seven-time African champions in the group stage, against Senegal, Egypt and Mozambique.    Agbalaka headed home a cruc...
The Best FIFA Men’s Player : How Ahmed Musa, Jose Peseiro, Solaja voted
Published: February 28, 2023
Footballing legend and global icon Lionel Messi took home the award for The Best FIFA Men's Player following Argentina's historic FIFA World Cup 2022 victory in December, inspired by the Paris Saint-Germain FC forward.   Messi won the award ahead of France internationals Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema, a...
Flying Eagles to face Uganda, not Congo in 2023 U20 AFCON quarterfinals
Published: February 27, 2023
Contrary to reports in a section of the local media, seven-time African champions Nigeria will not be facing Congo in the quarterfinals of the 2023  Africa U20 Cup of Nations.    By virtue of finishing first in Group B of the ongoing tournament in Egypt, Uganda set up a meeting with the Flying Eagles, the sec...
Flying Eagles player ratings v Mozambique : Agbalaka steals the show, Muhammad announces arrival
Published: February 26, 2023
Nigeria U-20 side, the Flying Eagles on Saturday evening defeated Mozambique 2-0 in their final Group A match of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.    All Nigeria Soccer presents the player ratings form Saturday's match.    The Starters    Goalkeeper   Chijioke Aniagbo...
U20 AFCON : Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' impressive win v Mozambique 
Published: February 25, 2023
The Flying Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia is still much alive following Saturday's 2-0 win over Mozambique in their last Group A match of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.    All Nigeria Soccer here presents the five observations from the Eagles'...
Mozambique 0 Nigeria 2 : Lawal, Muhammad score wonder goals as Flying Eagles outclass Mambas 
Published: February 25, 2023
Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles on Saturday evening defeated the Mambas of Mozambique 2-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals stage of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.    The seven-time African champions required a victory or a draw to be guaranteed a place in the 'last...
Bayern Munich-owned midfielder confident Flying Eagles can qualify for World Cup
Published: February 23, 2023
Bayern Munich-owned central midfielder Daniel Francis  believes the Flying Eagles have what it takes to qualify for the U20 World Cup after they beat the hosts Egypt by a lone goal in their second group match on Wednesday at the ongoing U20 AFCON.    Solomon Agbalaka netted what proved to be the game-winning...
Flying Eagles player ratings : Aniagboso outstanding, Agbalaka rises above all, Bameyi generalissimo
Published: February 23, 2023
The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, on Wednesday evening defeated hosts Egypt 1-0 in their second Group A game of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.   All Nigeria Soccer here presents the players ratings from the game.    The Starters   Goalkeeper   Chijioke Aniagboso : Second ch...
U20 AFCON : Five things we noticed from Flying Eagles' 1-0 win against Young Pharaohs
Published: February 22, 2023
All Nigeria Soccer presents the five takeaways from the Flying Eagles' 1-0 win over Egypt on Wednesday evening in their second Group A game of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.    The victory puts the team in good stead and a positive outing on Saturday against Madagascar could see the team reach the...