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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Goandie: 1:22pm On May 27, 2015 |
safarigirl: Lol your head dey there jawe. Make u tell awoniyi that na golden boot me want him 2 win. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by AIG07: 1:23pm On May 27, 2015 |
safarigirl:that is why I like dis team. The scoring responsibility is not place on a single or two players. The Mexicans tried marking out our key players(NACHO Awo, yahaya) in d final of u-17 wc not knowing about other weapons wey de our arsenal.  if I remember one guy, Okon, and Mohammed's Messilike free kick goal sank them to d bottom of d deep blue sea. This Team is a Complete one!2 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 1:24pm On May 27, 2015 |
The poster two comments above me is a Ghanaian troll. He does that anywhere he sees Nigerian teams succeeding. Give him no attention. IGNORE!!! 4 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 1:35pm On May 27, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Iheanacho’s Dad Tips Him To Emerge World Cup MVP[/size]  Kelechi Iheanacho will shine bright at the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand and take the world by storm, according to his father, James. 18-year-old Kelechi Iheanacho has been in fine form for the Manchester City U21’s, after recovering from an ankle injury which initially threatened to rule him out of the World Cup, and he’s expected to be one of the stars of the competition. His father, James, has told SL10.ng that his son will be the shining light at the competition. “I told you when you asked me before if he would make the World Cup and I said yes. And I must tell you that he won’t just be a squad member at the World Cup, my son will shine so bright and become the best player at the tournament because I know his talent,” James Iheanacho told SL10.ng. “He’s a young boy that has a lot ahead of him and his future is bright. And I can tell you that this will be the beginning of great things for Kelechi, just as he has shown at Manchester City,” Iheanacho Snr. said. Iheanacho was the first to arrive in New Zealand for the U20 World Cup, and was subsequently joined by the rest of the team ahead of their group opener against Brazil on June the 1st. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by FBS: 1:40pm On May 27, 2015 |
Parents should sometimes learn to take the back seat. Let the boy be. He doesn't need this unnecessary pressure at all. #FlyingEagles2015. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Danycrusoe(m): 1:40pm On May 27, 2015 |
Kudos to u guys, av bin enjoyin d arguements deliberations nd in-depth analysis of FE frm ghost mode, its bin a while i postd a comment last. av bin so into dz tournamemt to an dat av bin dreaming abt sum matches nd dia scoreline. Today i dreamt Germany Defeated Fiji 10-0, While New Zealand were defeatd by 7 goals by anoda team, i avnt dreamt abt d FE bt am sure of a 2-Goal margin victory ova d Samba boys. Let d games begin and let d GOALS POUR. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Badosqi(m): 1:41pm On May 27, 2015 |
Aaaaa just 3 days to go(nigeria time), 2 days to go(new zealand time). Can't wait to see the commencement of this tourney. Great one to everyone contributing to this thread. But Please can we reduce the way we quote those long posts. We could still make reference to the post if we wish to add to the long posts. It really make things difficult here, where you'll have to scroll, scroll and scroll to get to d next post. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Wale112(m): 1:43pm On May 27, 2015 |
Ghana will win the cup again |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Badosqi(m): 1:49pm On May 27, 2015 |
Brazil is really struggling with scoring goals.. Even struggling with australia(that is not even participating in the tourney). This is really a good news to me. Brazil is surely going down on June 1. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:58pm On May 27, 2015 |
safarigirl: No be lie at all. Oga mi... Wetin she talk na true o. In fact, she's practically Mrs awoniyi... Previous posts on this thread will reveal more. SHE'S THE MOST PASSIONATE AWONIYI FAN ALIVE... 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Sunnycliff(m): 1:58pm On May 27, 2015 |
ALL HAIL THE FLYING EAGLES!! So proud of you guys but Am afraid of your future when you land as Super Eagles because e get one strong spirit Since 2010 wey de make players for Dat side do anyhow anyhow! But for Sure u guys are coming back from New Zealand with the coveted trophy! |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 2:01pm On May 27, 2015 |
FBS:lol. I guess you're not familiar with Kelechi's dad. In 2013 and early 2014, that man was as popular as his son in world football 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 2:04pm On May 27, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]A springboard for stars of the future[/size]  Back in 1977, all the talk was of the following year's FIFA World Cup™ in Argentina. However, this was also the year that saw the inauguration of new competition which has since mushroomed into the most important global tournament in youth football: the FIFA U-20 World Cup. What began as an experimental construct with just 28 matches has grown into a major 52-game event. The early editions attracted modest crowds of curious locals, but the tournament is now a firm fixture in the diaries of scouts and national coaches alike. The 20th FIFA U-20 World Cup is about to begin in New Zealand, and will again provide a first taste of a major global stage for the stars of the future. We look back in time and pick out some of the players who went on to greatness from the springboard of this celebrated youth tournament. It indeed began life as the FIFA World Youth Championship with the inaugural 1977 event in Tunisia. The first winners were Soviet Union, with midfield general Vladimir Bessonov playing the starring role. The first winner of the adidas Golden Ball went on to enjoy an illustrious international career, which brought him Olympic gold in 1980 and three appearances at the FIFA World Cup, in 1982, 1986 and 1990. The tale of Bessonov suggested the new tournament had real potential to uncover future stars, and the 1979 edition in Japan proved it beyond a shadow of a doubt. A certain Diego Maradona captivated the footballing world with a first glimpse of his astonishing potential as he and an outstanding Argentina side claimed the honours. The South Americans proved unable to defend their crown in Australia two years later, although the 1981 Albiceleste did include a striker who would go on to score the decisive goal in a FIFA World Cup Final just five years later, Jorge Burruchaga. Uruguay legend Enzo Francescoli also shot to prominence in Australia, and the Golden Ball went to Romulus Gabor, a pivot and stalwart of a very good Romania team in the following years. In Mexico two years later, Brazilian prodigy Geovani broke new ground, leaving in his wake the likes of Marco van Basten and Bebeto to become the first player awarded both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot. Robert Prosinecki then emerged as the best player of the 1987 edition. The elegant playmaker was by no means the only major talent to emerge from this particular global showdown though, as his fellow Yugoslavs Zvonimir Boban, Predrag Mijatovic and Davor Suker pushed him all the way. The label 'Golden Generation' was liberally bandied about at the 1991 edition in Portugal, where the host nation defended the crown. However, the brightest star was not Luis Figo, Rui Costa or Joao Pinto, but a player by the name of Peixe, whose later career was surprisingly unspectacular compared to his famous contemporaries. Over the next few years, future headline-makers such as Adriano, Hidetoshi Nakata, Fernando Morientes and Paulo Wanchope graced the world's most important youth tournament, before a veritable glut of future stars emerged from the 1997 event. World champions Argentina featured Juan Roman Riquelme and Esteban Cambiasso, although the adidas Golden Ball was taken home by Nicholas Olivero. The Uruguayan rarely hit the heights in the senior game, but other starlets that year went on to fame and glory, including Thierry Henry, Michael Owen, David Trezeguet and Nicolas Anelka. By this stage, it had become apparent that the nascent superstars unearthed by the FIFA U-20 World Cup would not necessarily walk away with the individual awards. The trend was confirmed at the 1999 tournament in Nigeria, which featured Ronaldinho, Roque Santa Cruz, Peter Crouch, Xavi and Diego Forlan. In such exalted company, many commentators at the time were surprised that the Golden Ball would eventually go to Seydou Keita, but he went on to win the UEFA Champions League twice with Barcelona. Javier Saviola, winner of both major individual awards at the 2001 tournament in Argentina, would himself go on to play his part in the Catalan success story, and also join an elite group of players to feature not only for Barça but also their arch-rivals Real Madrid. The contenders Saviola beat off in his quest for glory included a young man by the name of Kaka, who would be named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007. When the tournament visited the United Arab Emirates in 2003, it was the start of magnificent careers for Andres Iniesta, Dani Alves and Javier Mascherano, although the main attraction that year was a relative unknown named Ismaeil Matar. The attacking midfielder has now made more than 100 appearances for UAE. In all, six players have succeeded in winning both the adidas Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Geovani and Saviola blazed the trail, to be followed by Sergio Aguero in 2007, Ghana's Dominic Adiyiah in 2009, and Henrique in 2011. The list is completed by no less a figure than three-time FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi, who claimed the personal double in 2005. The gifted forward has, of course, already earned himself a place in the lexicon of football's greats. As New Zealand 2015 kicks off, Messi will of course be preparing for 6 June's UEFA Champions League final. Up against him in Berlin will be another former Golden Ball winner at the U-20 World Cup: Paul Pogba. The Juventus midfielder was the outstanding player as France took home the title at Turkey 2013, and was ably assisted by the likes of Kurt Zouma, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Lucas Digne. This edition was also graced by rising stars such as Juan Bernat, Paco Alcacer and Harry Kane. But who is destined to follow in the footsteps of these famous names in 2015? Part of the attraction is that we cannot possibly know in advance, but we can say with great certainty that the passionate Kiwi fans will be offered an early glimpse of the stars of the future. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:22pm On May 27, 2015 |
That's just the way life is sometimes... Being the mvp or top scorer is no guarantee of an illustrious career at the topmost level. Case study is dominic adiyiah of Ghana. But some odas lyk messi, pogba, aguero etc hv built on attaining such honors and are doing great at the top level today. Anoda thing is not every player that'll be great in yrs to come will cart home individual awards. 8 of these awards will be on display at NZ but over 40 top stars will be born... #TeamSuperFlyingEagles |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by FavourCintosis(m): 2:27pm On May 27, 2015 |
I wonder y keshi didn't invite doz guys dropped 4rm d squad. People lyk okon,muazam,alfa should av been invited nd some of diz homebase players should b discarded ASAP. They wia nt even able 2 win an amateur side yesterday. SMH 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 2:31pm On May 27, 2015 |
Wale112:How dare u wish ur brothers ill luck of ds magnitude. U n ur likes are d reasons y black race are still backward in all spheres of development. Shame on u. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by lexyman(m): 2:36pm On May 27, 2015 |
FavourCintosis: I ve said this before ,but I am surprised that he's still waiting for someone to tell him ... The same team the super flying eagles beat 3 -1 sometimes last year , the super eagles couldn't score a goal against them .but let's leave this discussion for another day . |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 2:39pm On May 27, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Senegal ready for first U-20 World Cup[/size]  Senegal will kick-off their first ever U-20 FIFA World Cup campaign in Hamilton against Portugal on Sunday 31 May. The young Lions booked their spot at New Zealand 2015 after securing a runners-up finish at the U-20 African Championship on home ground in March. The hosts started their continental campaign on the back foot with a 1-3 defeat to Nigeria in their opening Group A encounter, before drawing 2-2 with Côte d’Ivoire and clinching a last-minute 4-3 win over Congo to go through to the last four. Senegal went on to beat Mali 2-1 in the semifinals, before falling again to the Flying Eagles in the final showdown. To compete at the international event, head coach Joseph Koto made six changes to his squad, calling up keeper Khadim Ndiaye, midfielders Abdoulaye Traoré and Fallou Niang and forwards Mamadou Thiam, Pape Diène Faye and Rémi Nassalane, while leaving out keeper Lamine Ba, defender Racine Coly, midfielder Soro Mbaye and forwards Alassane Diouf, Omar Goudiaby and Sékou Goudiaby. And the former Teranga Lions boss, who will rely on hard-working skipper Roger Gomis and the firing trio of Sidy Sarr, Ibrahima Wadji and Moussa Koné, appears confident they can perform in New Zealand on the big stage. “We are happy with how we did in the continental finals and that has showed us that we can be confident going to our first U-20 World Cup,” Koto said. Senegal will kick off their Group C campaign against Portugal in Hamilton on 31 May, before facing Colombia on 3 June and Qatar three days later at the same venue. SENEGAL U-20 FIFA WORLD CUP NEW ZEALAND 2015 SQUAD Goalkeepers 1 Seydou Sy 2 Ibrahima Sy 3 Khadim Ndiaye Defenders 4 Al Hassane Sylla 5 Elimane Cissé 6 Moussa Wague 7 Andalinou Correa 8 Mohamed Sane 9 Pape Abdou Cissé Midfielders 10 Roger Romis 11 Mamadou Loum Ndiaye 12 Sidy Sarr 13 Abdoulaye Dione 14 Fallou Niang 15 Alassane Sow Forwards 16 Moussa Kone 17 Malick Niang 18 Ibrahima Wadji 19 Mamadou Thiam 20 Pape Diéne Faye 21 Rémi Nassalane [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by FBS: 2:41pm On May 27, 2015 |
safarigirl:no I'm not and I have no intention of doing so.  Just let the boy be. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by opiscoal(m): 3:14pm On May 27, 2015 |
Davik01:Sir, I really wished you dint quote him.... He needed attention and u gave him, anyway... Nothing spoil 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by jancollins: 3:29pm On May 27, 2015 |
I never knew Moses Simon is this good I watched his clip on you tube. Guys this guy is almost one of our best player going to the tournament. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 3:56pm On May 27, 2015 |
jancollins: Welcome to the club. Talented lad. So much talents in the team. Brace up for a great tournament. I checked through some predictons for the tournament and I was shocked that almost everyone outside Africa predicts Brazil to beat us hands.-down. While a Nigerian victory has an odd of close to 5, a Brazilian victory is barely 1. Great! They will have no idea what had hit by the time it's 4am Nigerian time on June 1st. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by achimotan(m): 3:58pm On May 27, 2015 |
Davik01: ignore that troll. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 4:15pm On May 27, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Coach upbeat after second straight Brazil U20 win[/size]  Brazil U20 coach Rogerio Micale was upbeat after his team rounded up their build-up for Monday’s World Cup showdown against Nigeria with a 1-0 win over Australia. Recently appointed coach Micale said after the match: "I am very happy with what we presented in Australia, mainly with the conduct of the players in the friendlies and trainings. “We created a lot of chances and could have won by a bigger score. “Also we were tested in defence, which was great for our preparation." The right back João Pedro scored the match winner for the Samba Stars to give them their second straight win leading up to the high-profile Group E clash against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria. Brazil also pipped Portugal 1-0 in another test game also in Australia. Striker Marcos Guilherme and defender Jorginho shone for the five-time U20 world champions. Monday’s showdown against Nigeria in New Plymouth will kick off at 1pm local time, which will be 2am also on Monday in Nigeria as New Zealand is 13 hours ahead. Brazil vs Australia Marcos (Jean) - João Pedro (Rodrigo), Marlon (Iago), Lucão (Léo Pereira), Jorginho (Caju); - Jaja, Alef, Andreas Pereira (Boschilia) - Gabriel Jesus (Jean Carlos), Judivan, Marcos Guilherme (Malcom).[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by lardy96(m): 4:26pm On May 27, 2015 |
FBS:I think its more about having faith in d young man than pressure, you are sure to succeed if those who love you are behind you but if overstated then it becomes pressure 2 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 4:30pm On May 27, 2015 |
I like it when ladies are interested in football. I sight you Oluwasunshine . Say hi to the family. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by femi9naija(m): 4:38pm On May 27, 2015 |
safarigirl:Prior to the u17 world cup and even at the u17 African cup, Success was the most important team player. Nacho just used the first match (against Mexico where he scored 4 goals, i think) to signal his arrival |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 4:50pm On May 27, 2015 |
femi9naija:i don't want to know about U17 exploits. This is U20. It's different, so I'm only interested in what has happened after U17 and Iheanacho and Awoniyi have better records currently. Meanwhile, I thought it was M'uazam whose shine was stolen by Kelechi? |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by terzurum5(m): 5:10pm On May 27, 2015 |
tbaba1234: You guys are making me to be scared. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by femi9naija(m): 5:12pm On May 27, 2015 |
Chai, the time these boys wan play no be for here o. 2am, 5am, 6am. Na to go dey sleep for work remain. 2 Likes |
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