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Former Golden Eaglets captain on the radar of Super Eagles coach Chelle ahead of Unity Cup
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Former Golden Eaglets captain on the radar of Super Eagles coach Chelle ahead of Unity Cup

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani is being monitored by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria's participation in the 2026 Unity Cup scheduled to take place in London later this month.The 23-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for Czech top-flight side Dukla Prague, has rebuilt his career impressively after enduring an injury-hit spell during his time with Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg.Tijani joined Dukla Prague in 2025 and has become an important figure in the club’s midfield setup following a series of loan spells across Aus...

May 12, 2026
Nigeria 0 Senegal 0 (3-1 after pens): Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' shootout win v Cubs
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Nigeria 0 Senegal 0 (3-1 after pens): Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' shootout win v Cubs

Nigeria advanced to the semifinals of the AFCON U20 tournament after defeating Senegal in a tense quarterfinal clash on Monday.Following a goalless draw in regulation time, the Flying Eagles triumphed...

May 12, 2025
Nigeria 0 Senegal 0 (3-1 after pens): Harcourt the hero as Flying Eagles qualify for U20 World Cup
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Nigeria 0 Senegal 0 (3-1 after pens): Harcourt the hero as Flying Eagles qualify for U20 World Cup

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Senegal to reach the semifinals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and clinch a coveted ticket to the 2025 FIFA ...

May 12, 2025
2025 U20 Afcon: Three Senegal players Flying Eagles must watch out for in quarterfinal showdown
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2025 U20 Afcon: Three Senegal players Flying Eagles must watch out for in quarterfinal showdown

As Nigeria prepare to face Senegal in a mouthwatering 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Monday in Ismailia, the Flying Eagles will need to be wary of key threats in the Senegalese lineu...

May 11, 2025
U20 Afcon Group Stage Best XI: Flying Eagles captain Bameyi and Okoro earn defensive spots
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U20 Afcon Group Stage Best XI: Flying Eagles captain Bameyi and Okoro earn defensive spots

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have earned recognition at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, with defenders Odinaka Okoro and Daniel Bameyi named in the official Grou...

May 11, 2025
'It is a big match for both teams' - Flying Eagles coach Zubairu on winner-takes-all battle v Senegal
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'It is a big match for both teams' - Flying Eagles coach Zubairu on winner-takes-all battle v Senegal

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has reaffirmed Nigeria's determination to defeat Senegal in their crucial AFCON U20 quarterfinal clash on Monday, as both teams battle for a place in the semifin...

May 11, 2025
'A clash of football DNA' - Senegal coach on blockbuster U20 Afcon showdown against Flying Eagles
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'A clash of football DNA' - Senegal coach on blockbuster U20 Afcon showdown against Flying Eagles

Senegal U20 head coach Serigne Saliou Dia has set his sights on rewriting history as his team prepares for a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown against Nigeria at the ongoing AFCON U20 tournament on Mo...

May 11, 2025
Clash of titans: How Flying Eagles coach Zubairu can outsmart Senegal to secure Fifa U20 World Cup spot
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Clash of titans: How Flying Eagles coach Zubairu can outsmart Senegal to secure Fifa U20 World Cup spot

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu must consider three key tactical adjustments if Nigeria are to overcome Senegal in the quarterfinal of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and secure a coveted ti...

May 10, 2025
Tier-1 matches: Nigeria Football Federation confirms Unity Cup 2025 has been approved by Fifa
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Tier-1 matches: Nigeria Football Federation confirms Unity Cup 2025 has been approved by Fifa

FIFA has officially approved The Unity Cup 2025 as a Tier-1 international tournament, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Friday evening via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.&nb...

May 9, 2025
Racing Genk, FC Sion monitor Flying Eagles at U20 Afcon: Six players who have caught the eye
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Racing Genk, FC Sion monitor Flying Eagles at U20 Afcon: Six players who have caught the eye

European interest in Nigeria’s next generation of football stars is growing, with scouts from Racing Genk and FC Sion currently monitoring the Flying Eagles at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of N...

May 9, 2025
'Fantastic for the academy' - Maresca lauds George and Chelsea rising stars after win v Djurgarden
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'Fantastic for the academy' - Maresca lauds George and Chelsea rising stars after win v Djurgarden

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has heaped praise on rising star Tyrique George and other academy talents following their 1-0 victory over Swedish side Djurgarden in the UEFA Conference League on Thur...

May 9, 2025
Clash of titans: Flying Eagles set for U20 Afcon quarterfinal against defending champs Senegal
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Clash of titans: Flying Eagles set for U20 Afcon quarterfinal against defending champs Senegal

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have discovered their quarter-final opponents at the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations — defending champions Senegal — following the conclusion o...

May 8, 2025
Josh Maja: Super Eagles striker capped by Gernot Rohr wins major West Brom award
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Josh Maja: Super Eagles striker capped by Gernot Rohr wins major West Brom award

With a statement on the official website, Championship outfit West Brom have confirmed that Nigeria international Josh Maja has won the Men's 2024/25 Top Goalscorer award.Maja winning the award is rem...

May 8, 2025