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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 8:08pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
[b]10-Man Flying Eagles Down Enyimba Ten-man Flying Eagles thrilled the fans and defeated Enyimba International 2-0 on Saturday. The U20 boys showed good soccer artistry to annihilate the current Federation Cup champions at the Abuja National Stadium. Captain of the U20 side Musa Muhammed, who was brilliant as a right back released an amazing free kick which made Chijioke Ejiogu in goal for Enyimba shine like a million star. In a game that didn't lack the needed flair, Enyimba launched their own attack through Nzube Anaezemba who found Andrew Abalogu - the winger failed to convert despite goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo at his mercy. The enterprising Muhammed whipped in a right wing cross to the path of Taiwo Awoniyi. The Kalmar youngster failed to connect from close range. Flying Eagles should have been in front at the business end of the first half, with Awoniyi being denied the reliable Ejiogu. The first half of the entertaining match ended goalless, with the fans wondering why both teams failed to convert begging chances. In the 56th minute, Sunshine Stars forward Prince Aggreh was sent off for a second bookable offence and the Flying Eagles were down to ten men. The setback didn't stop the African Championship team bound team from pressing forward in numbers, as they continued their tiki-taka style of play much to the delight of the appreciative fans. On the hour mark, the lone man striker, Awoniyi was rewarded for his resilient and hardworking performance when he earned a penalty kick for the Flying Eagles. The resultant kick was brilliantly converted by Muhammed, who sent Ejiogu the wrong way. Substitute Odeyemi Ebenezer showed the Flying Eagles defence the stuff he was made off with a fierce shot which Joshua Enaholo saved. Enaholo was impressive as the People's Elephants bombarded the U20 boys for the much needed equaliser in the final twenty minutes. The MFM goal minder offered confidence to his back four. Flying Eagles rattled the upright in the 87th minute of action. Tottenham attacking midfielder Yahaya Musa capped an impressive performance for the Flying Eagles with the winner in the dying moments. Here's how they lined up: Enyimba FC: Chijioke Ejiogu, Bala Zakka, Uwadiegwu Ugwu, Chima Ulocha, Chinedu Udoji, Uche John, Ifeanyi Anaemena, Chinonso Okonkwo, Emma Egesi, Nzube Anaezemba, Andrew Abalogu Flying Eagles: Joshua Enaholo, Musa Muhammed, Mustapha Abdullahi, Prince Izu Omego, Zaharadeen Bello, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Akinjide Idowu, Abdullahi Alfa, Wasiu Jimoh, Prince Aggrey, Taiwo Awoniyi [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 10:01pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
[b] Garba: Flying Eagles Aren't Ready For AYC Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has stated that his team is not ready for the Africa Youth Championship (AYC), despite his team wining their first match at the Super 4 tournament. The Flying Eagles, who have been preparing for the African Youth Championship (AYC) in Kaduna, beat Enyimba who will be featuring in the CAF Champions. League by 2-0. "We aren't ready yet,"Manu Garba told SL10.ng "We've noticed a couple of mistakes that we shall correct. If you noticed we created a lot of scoring chances that we failed to convert and that means it's important that we correct that. "Don't forget that we shall be going to Gambia to finalize our preparation for the AYC after which I think it's then we can say the team is fully ready for Africa."Manu Garba stated. The Flying Eagles will have their hands full on Monday when they take NPFL champions, Kano Pillars, however Manu Garba believes his will take each game as they come. "For us, we always won't to win every game we go into, playing and wining the Super 4 will boost the morale of the team going into a major tournament like the AYC. But I must say that we take every game as it comes,"Garba stated. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by thegoodjoehunt3(m): 10:08pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
joseph1013:Awoniyi squanders a lot of chances. He needs to train on his finishing. I did not watch the game but in the U17, I noticed Awoniyi rushes his finishing. He should give himself more time. Isaac Success conversion rate is not high at Granada too. I hope Iheanacho gets fit early. He is being trained as a striker at Man City. I hope he is ready in time to help his team mates at the AYC. Awoniyi needs training in his finishing. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:18am On Jan 25, 2015 |
thegoodjoehunt3:yes, Awoniyi's finishing is poor and unlike Iheanacho, he's not good at poaching balls either. I suppose that's why he was the second choice striker to Success, but I do hope he improves tremendously cuz he's one of my favorite players on that team 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by zoboizee: 11:13am On Jan 25, 2015 |
And the officiating should be improved too. Aggrey was brought down rashly in the penalty box, instead of a penalty he gave a freekick in the box! And no card to enyimba player but gave aggrey a second yellow and a red card for dissent. He then compensated it with a soft or dubious penalty few minutes later. What a shame! Now i know why they get beaten up. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by zoboizee: 11:14am On Jan 25, 2015 |
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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 11:16am On Jan 25, 2015 |
Officiating was terrible 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 2:29pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
[b]Garba Expresses Concern Over His Defence Ahead of the 2015 Africa Youth Championship in Senegal, Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba has expressed concern over his defense, which he says is the only major source of worry for him ahead of the championship. The Nigeria U20’s have been in inspiring form since they metamorphosed from the U17’s in 2014, and are tipped to win another African Youth Championship title in Senegal, but Manu Garba has admitted to SL10.ng that he has some major concerns about the state of his defense before they set for Senegal. “My major worry is the defense and don’t forget that our best central defender, Wilfred Ndidi has just signed a contract in Belgium and we are still expecting him,” Manu disclosed to SL10.ng. Two of the team’s top defenders are currently away, as they have both secured professional contracts in Europe and it is uncertain if they will be joining the team for the tournament. Aliyu Abubakar is away in Israel, having signed a three – year contract with MS Ashdod, while Wilfred Ndidi only recently signed with Belgian club, Genk and was even on the bench as they beat Mouscron in the Belgian Jupilar league on Friday. But despite his concerns, Manu moved to allay fears by stating that they still have a pool of players from which they can choose from, to replace the absent ones. “We have a pool of players that can replace those that may not be around and don’t if we see any player that is better than what we have from this championship (Super Six), we can invited such a player to come and fight for a place on the team. We will not stop giving chances until we pick the twenty one players for the championship,” Manu stated. The Flying Eagles beat former Nigerian champions, Enyimba 2-0 in their first game of the 2015 Super Six. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 2:33pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
[b]Garba Admits Alampasu Could Miss The AYC Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has confirmed that first choice goalkeeper Dele Alampasu will miss out of the Africa Youth Championship if he doesn’t join the team as soon as possible. Alampasu, who shone brightly as Nigeria won the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2013, has been in and out of the team as he seeks to sign a professional contract abroad, and is currently out of the currently, with recent reports linking him with clubs in Belgium. And with second choice Anthony Enaholo proving to be a capable replacement, Manu has admitted that the highly rated Alampasu will miss out of the tournament if he fails to show up before the provisional squad is announced. “Dele Alampasu is still in our plans but we understand he is yet to sign a contract in Europe and he can always join us the moment he signs. But if he doesn’t come before the final provisional list is made, he will be out of the tournament,” Manu told SL10.ng. The Flying Eagles continued their impressive form as they beat two-time African champions and the more experienced Enyimba 2-0 with 10 men in their opening fixture of the ongoing Super Six tourney in Abuja. Goals from captain Musa Muhammed from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute and Musa Yahaya in the 90th minute sealed the win for the Nigeria U20’s, even though they played with 10 men for the last 33 minutes after Prince Aggrey was sent off in the 57th minute for a second bookable offense. Next up for the Flying Eagles are Nigerian league champions, Kano Pillars on Monday. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 7:59pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
thegoodjoehunt3: Success is a far better scorer than iheanacho. he has proved this when he played on the same team with Ihenacho, he took all the shine. Granada is a crap team. You have to get the balls to have a conversion rate. Success does not get balls in Granada. Overlooking success to go wishing Iheanacho speedy recovery is like overlooking a leather cushion for a cotton chair when you need to sit. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by thegoodjoehunt3(m): 10:17pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
Generals02:Isaac Success played as the point man And Nacho played as a creative midfielder. That was why Success scored more. At Man City, Nacho's role has changed. He is now being trained as a point man. Even Coach Manu Garba said Nacho's best talent is his finishing. I have no problem with Isaac Success but we need to see high conversion rate. I feel if Nacho is given the opportunity, he will flourish. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by zoboizee: 10:47pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
iheanacho is technically clinical as a striker. isaac is very versatile. uses both feet very well unlike kelechi who is a lefty. He dribbles well too. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by thegoodjoehunt3(m): 11:45pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
zoboizee:Messi is one of the best finishers of all time and he is mostly a lefty. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by zoboizee: 11:00am On Jan 26, 2015 |
messi scores with both feet from time to time. kelechi doesnt. All his goals are left footed. he brings every ball to his left, doesnt use the ryt when moving wit the ball. success has an edge there. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 12:02pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Garba: We Are Playing To Win[/size]  Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba says winning the ongoing Super Six tournament will boost the morale of his team, and as a result, they are playing to win it. The Nigerian U20’s defeated the much fancied Enyimba 2-0 in their opening game of the competition, as they prepare for the 2015 Africa Youth Championship in Senegal and Manu says the target for them is to win every game, and also win the mini-tournament. “For us, we always try to win every match we play and winning the Super Six, definitely will boost the morale of the team ahead of the Africa Youth Championship in Senegal,” Manu told sl10.ng. The Flying Eagles will square up against Nigerian league champions, Kano Pillars on Monday in their second game, in what is expected to be their toughest challenge at the tournament, Manu remains upbeat about the chances of his team, and says they must prove themselves against teams like Pillars, if they are have a good outing in Senegal. “We will go into it like any other game and we will play our normal game. Kano Pillars are much more experienced, definitely, but we must prove ourselves against them because we know the kind of challenge we will face in Senegal. “If we must do well in Senegal, we must beat teams like Kano Pillars and that is exactly what we hope to do,” he added.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by thegoodjoehunt3(m): 12:37pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
zoboizee:Messi is mostly a lefty. He hardly scores with his right foot. However, he is the most lethal finisher of all time. Iheanacho is just starting his career as a striker. He played as a creative midfielder in the U17. Let us see his improvement after his training at Man City. He is a brilliant finisher. Man City will not train him as a finished if he would not make a world class one. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by zoboizee: 2:21pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
Pls note, Man city dnt train any player to stardom. They are big spenders. Deals with finished products. You deliver or abandoned. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by zoboizee: 2:31pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
Super Four|Flying Eagles make changes for Kano Pillars clash Coach Manu Garba has made three changes in the starting line-up of the Flying Eagles for Monday’s clash against reigning Nigeria Premier League champions, Kano Pillars in the ongoing Super 4 tournament in Abuja. Upfront, El Kanemi Warriors striker Sulaiman Abdullahi will be partnering Tawio Awoniyi having been picked as the replacement for suspended Prince Aggreh, who was sent off in the opening day 2-0 win over Enyimba. Coach Garba has also opted to test Giwa FC goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo in goal has he comes in for Joshua Enoholo, who started against Enyimba, and Abdullahi Alfa has given way to Ifeanyi Matthew in the midfield. Despite his sweet goal against the Peoples’ Elephant in the opening day of action at the Super Four, Tottenham Hotspur youth star Musa Yahaya is again billed to start from the bench against Pillars this afternoon. Kick-off is 3pm at the Abuja National Stadium. Flying Eagles start list vs Pillars Olorunleke Ojo – Musa Muhammed(Captain), Mustapha Abdullahi, Zaharadeen Bello, Izu Omego – Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Akinjide Idowu, Ifeanyi Matthew, Wasiu Jimoh - Sulaiman Abdullahi, Taiwo Awoniyi. Subs: Joshua Enaholo(gk), Obinna Nwobodo Abdullahi Alfa, Adamu Abubakar (gk), Usman Hassan, Tunde Adeniran, Bernard Bulbwa, Ali Chiwendu, Musa Yahaya, Roland Silas, Chidera Eze, Abubakar Lawal 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:06pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
Kano Pillars vs Flying Eagles Team News: Coach Manu Garba makes three changes to the starting line-up that beat Enyimba on Day 1. Goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo replaces Joshua Enaholo. Sulaiman Abdullahi replaces the suspended Prince Aggreh while Ifeanyi Matthew comes in place of Alfa Abdullahi 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:07pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
Kano Pillars Team News vs Flying Eagles: Pillars make just one change to the starting line-up that beat Dolphins on Saturday. They remain at full strength with petite winger Azeez Shobowale replacing Ubong Moses Ekpai |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:07pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
KANO PILLARS XI vs Flying Eagles #GloNPFLSuper4 22 Theophilus Afelokhai 25 Samuel Tswanya Samuel 13 Loute Isaac 15 Otekpa Eneji 27 Reuben Ogbonnaya 26 Joel Djondjang 28 Tony Omayarue 30 Abdulazeez Shobowale 9 Gambo Mohammed 10 Rabiu Ali 11 Christian Obiozor SUBS 16 Lawrence John 5 Emmanuel Fabiyi 3 Adamu Murtala 19 Adamu Hassan 20 Abdul Haruna 33 Nura Ibrahim 34 Buhari Musa 7 Shagari Mohammed 12 Promise James 29 Godspower Aniefiok 24 Ezekiel Mbah 14 Ekpai Moses Ebong 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:08pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
Flying Eagles XI 21 Olorunleke Ojo 2 Musa Muhammed 3 Mustapha Abdullahi 4 Akinjide Idowu 6 Prince Izu Omego 19 Bello Zaharadeen 15 Ifeanyi Matthew 14 Suleiman Abdullahi 8 Wasiu Jimoh 12 Ifeanyi Ifeanyi 18 Awoniyi Taiwo SUBS 1 Joshua Enaholo 5 Rowland Silas 13 Ali Chinwendu 10 Alfa Abdullahi 17 Chidera Ezeh 11 Yahaya Musa 9 Usman Sale 20 Obinna Nwobodo 23 Abubakar Lawal 16 Adamu Abubakar 22 Tunde Adeniyi 17 Bernard Bulbwa 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:09pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
A moment of silence for former U17 coach Musa Abdullahi. Kano Pillars vs Flying Eagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:09pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
1' The match kicks off under the signal of the ref Sylvester Okobi. Kano Pillars 0-0 Flying Eagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:10pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
4' Obiozor (Pillars) fouls Matthew just in front of his own box. Kano Pillars 0-0 Flying Eagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:11pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
5' Jimoh (U20) curls the free kick over the Pillars wall. Afelokhai saves. 0-0 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:12pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
10' Kano Pillars 0-0 Flying Eagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:17pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
10' It's been an opening 10 minutes of physical play. Ifeanyi Matthew (U20) booked for foul on Shobowale of Pillars.0-0 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:19pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
15' Kano Pillars 0-0 Flying Eagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:20pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
15' Flying Eagles chance. Matthew crosses, the ball bubbles across Pillars goal with no one to connect. 0-0 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:24pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
19' Offside! Gambo (Pillars) is just ahead of the Flying Eagles defence by inches as Obiozor slipped him through on goal. Kano Pillars 0-0 Flying Eagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:27pm On Jan 26, 2015 |
GOAL! 22' Awoniyi crosses low into Pillars area, Suleiman Abdullahi dispatches into the bottom right corner. Kano Pillars 0-1 Flying Eagles 1 Like |
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