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'I attribute it to nervousness' - Viktoria Plzen coach admits Super Eagles forward had a tough European debut
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'I attribute it to nervousness' - Viktoria Plzen coach admits Super Eagles forward had a tough European debut

Viktoria Plzeň coach Martin Hyský has revealed that Super Eagles forward Salim Fago faced a challenging introduction to European football during the club’s recent Europa League tie against Panathinaikos. The 23-year-old striker made his European debut in the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw for the Czech side.Addressing Fago’s performance, Hyský said, as quoted by Infotbal, “It was a tough match for him, his first time on the European stage against a very good opponent. I expect him to play more balls; he lost a lot of things. But I would attribute it to nervousness.” The coach ackn...

February 20, 2026
Furious Nigerians Blast Flying Eagles, Aigbogun After Uninspiring Draw vs Ukraine
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Furious Nigerians Blast Flying Eagles, Aigbogun After Uninspiring Draw vs Ukraine

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria narrowly progressed to the next round of the ongoing U20 World in Poland after a 1-1 draw with Ukraine on Thursday.The Flying Eagles conceded the first goal of the game ju...

May 30, 2019
Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs Ukraine : Makanjuola Top Man; Ofoborh Impresses; Utin Above Average; Michael Disappointing; Offia No Impact
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Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs Ukraine : Makanjuola Top Man; Ofoborh Impresses; Utin Above Average; Michael Disappointing; Offia No Impact

Nigeria moved onto the next round of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup as one of the four best third-placed sides following their 1-1 draw against Ukraine on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com presen...

May 30, 2019
U20 World Cup Nigeria 1 Ukraine 1 : Tijani Muhamed Nets Equaliser As Flying Eagles Advance To Round Of 16
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U20 World Cup Nigeria 1 Ukraine 1 : Tijani Muhamed Nets Equaliser As Flying Eagles Advance To Round Of 16

Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Thursday evening drew 1-1 with Ukraine in their last Group D game of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland at the Bielsko-Biala stadium which sees t...

May 30, 2019
Bournemouth's Ofoborh Makes Full Competitive Debut; Man City's Dele-Bashiru Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Ukraine U20
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Bournemouth's Ofoborh Makes Full Competitive Debut; Man City's Dele-Bashiru Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Ukraine U20

Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for the Flying Eagles third Group D match against Ukraine at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup, starting from 1930 hours. Aigbogun has been forced into m...

May 30, 2019
NFF Boss Pinnick Names Two Nigeria U20 Players Who Have Impressed Him The Most At World Cup
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NFF Boss Pinnick Names Two Nigeria U20 Players Who Have Impressed Him The Most At World Cup

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has refused to criticize the Flying Eagles despite their qualification hopes hanging by a thread at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup following their ...

May 30, 2019
The Three Things Flying Eagles Must Do Against Ukraine To Avoid Early Exit
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The Three Things Flying Eagles Must Do Against Ukraine To Avoid Early Exit

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to battle Ukraine in their final group game at the ongoing U20 World Cup on Thursday May 30th. The West Africa side were defeated 2-0 by USA on Monday, henc...

May 30, 2019
'The Nigeria Players Are Fast & Skillful' - Real Madrid's Ukraine Star Wary Of Flying Eagles
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'The Nigeria Players Are Fast & Skillful' - Real Madrid's Ukraine Star Wary Of Flying Eagles

Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin is wary of the threat the Flying Eagles will pose when both teams face off at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium, Bielsko-Biała on Thursday evening. The ...

May 30, 2019
Etebo Charges Young Footballers To Combine The Game With Education, Confirms Availability For Summer Camp
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Etebo Charges Young Footballers To Combine The Game With Education, Confirms Availability For Summer Camp

Super Eagles midfield maestro, Etebo Oghenekaro Peter has advised every kid who has a dream of becoming a professional footballer not to toil with  his or her education, adding that the two can w...

May 30, 2019
More Bad News For Flying Eagles As Ozornwafor Fails Fitness Test Ahead Of Ukraine Match
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More Bad News For Flying Eagles As Ozornwafor Fails Fitness Test Ahead Of Ukraine Match

Enyimba's Valentine Ozorwafor has joined Jamil Muhammad in the treatment room and will not be available for selection when the Flying Eagles take on Ukraine at the Stadion Miejski (Bielsko-Biała)...

May 29, 2019
Jamil Muhammad Ruled Out For Rest Of U20 World Cup; Nigeria Sweat Over Fitness Of Two Key Defenders
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Jamil Muhammad Ruled Out For Rest Of U20 World Cup; Nigeria Sweat Over Fitness Of Two Key Defenders

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced that Kano Pillars star Jamil Muhammad will no longer take to the field for the rest of the FIFA U20 World Cup after suffering an injury against the Unite...

May 29, 2019
Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze Crowned The Top U21 Dribbler In La Liga
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Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze Crowned The Top U21 Dribbler In La Liga

Villarreal rising star Samuel Chukwueze has been crowned the top U21 dribbler in La Liga for the 2018-2019 season. According to football statistics gurus Whoscored, the Nigeria international comple...

May 29, 2019
Nigeria Handed Boost As Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifiers Top Scorer Resumes Full Training
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Nigeria Handed Boost As Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifiers Top Scorer Resumes Full Training

Nigeria have been handed a boost as 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer, Odion Ighalo has resumed full training with his Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua ahead of the start of preparations for the tour...

May 29, 2019