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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joxxy01(m): 11:23am On Apr 02, 2015 |
joseph1013:why does manu garba like delaying his list? Didn't fifa gave a April 1 dead line? |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 11:53am On Apr 02, 2015 |
joxxy01:Reports have it that he's submitted. He's just not released it to the media. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 4:40pm On Apr 02, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Siasia Hails Flying Eagles Captain[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205729/7/default.jpg As they continue preparations for the final round, second leg All Africa Games qualifier against the Young Chipolopolo of Zambia, Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia has hailed the impact of Flying Eagles captain, Musa Mohammed. The right-back is one of five Flying Eagles players invited to the Nigerian U23 team by Siasia, and despite having only been with the team for a few days, the former Super Eagles striker is already singing the praise of the 18-year-old. “I think he’s a very good full back. He’s got great energy and his crosses and very good,” Siasia said. “I think he’ll be an asset for us as we prepare. Let’s just hope everyone remains fit and ready for the game. But as for him [Mohammed], I’m very impressed with what I’ve seen so far. “I like the way he connects the strikers and that is one of the things we missed in the first leg against the Zambians,” Siasia said. The 2008 silver medal winning coach also adds that he’s still expecting the invited overseas based players and confirms they’re expected between Monday and Tuesday of next week. “We still expect them, and hopefully between Monday and Tuesday next week, they will be here,” he added. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 4:42pm On Apr 02, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]New Work Permit Rule Blocked Bulbwa's Man City Move[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205716/7/default.jpg Bernard Bulbwa, who is reportedly set to put pen to paper on a four year deal with Tunisia side Esperance, missed out on a chance to join English Premiership sides Manchester City and Stoke City due to the new work permit rule in England. For players under the age of 25 UK-based clubs are permitted to seek concession for the player to be granted work permit on the grounds of special talent if the fee is in excess of 5 million Pounds and Manchester City and Stoke didn't believe the 18 year old Shuttle stars forward is worth that much. Bulbwa was a subject of interest from both English sides and according to Stoke ambassador Salif Diao, who scouted for the team in his native land Senegal during the Africa Youth Championship, a move to England for players coming to England has been made more difficult due to the new rules. "If you spot a player for the UK market it is almost impossible to sign them up because the law only allows the recruitment of full international players who are eligible for a work permit,” he said. [/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by enomakos(m): 6:56pm On Apr 02, 2015 |
[quote author=joseph1013 post=32131633][b][size=14pt][font=Lucida Sans Unicode]Musa Yahaya Few Days Away From Full Recovery[/font][/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205283/7/default.jpg SL10.ng understands that there is light at the end of the tunnel for Tottenham Hotspur trainee Musa Yahaya, with the attacking midfielder set to resume full training with the Nigeria Under 20s on April 7. Coach Manu Garba wants all the players named to the 35-man provisional roster to arrive in Abuja on that date, subject to the approval of the eggheads at the Nigeria Football Federation. The 17-year-old has not kicked a ball since tearing his knee ligament in a pre-African Youth Championship friendly against the Black Satellites on February 18 in Tema. After a harsh tackle by a Ghanaian, Musa Yahaya had to make way for Ifeanyi Matthew in the 51st minute to prevent further damage. Now, the good news for coach Manu Garba and Tottenham Hotspur is that the highly-rated starlet is few days away from full recovery, having started work in the gym and jogging around the pitch. Despite Musa Yahaya picking up the injury while on international duty, Tottenham Hotspur will not play spoilsport. The White Hart Lane outfit have agreed to release the player once they get an invitation letter from the Nigeria Federation.[/b][/quote]thanks spurs Bleep manchester city,granada |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 9:49am On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]ESPERANCE GIVE FLYING EAGLES ACE BULBWA 4-YEAR DEAL[/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/04/Samm_23_February_1_580x473.jpg Tunisian club Esperance have signed Flying Eagles forward Bernard Bulbwa on a four-year contract. According to Esperance-de-tunis.net website, Bulbwa will join Esperance in June after negotiations between his agent and the Tunisian club’s sporting director. Bulbwa hit the headlines when his wonder goal handed Nigeria a seventh African Youth Championship at the expense of hosts Senegal last month. The 18-year-old player of Shuttle Sports Academy Lagos won the Goal of the Tournament courtesy of that first-half winner against Senegal. His super strike won him many admirers including several clubs in France, Norway and Spain. Amid speculations about the next destination of several Flying Eagles stars, Bulbwa is the first to move overseas from the 2015 AYC. He is a right-sided winger, who has a good balance, dribbles well and weighs in with his fair share of goals. His showing at the AYC has also earned him a call-up to the Nigeria U23 team. He is the only Flying Eagles invitee yet to join the U23s training camp in Abuja. Bulbwa will now link up with another former Nigeria U20 star, Emem Eduok, who joined the Tunisian giants from Dolphins. The former Nigeria U17 star has increased a legion of Nigeria stars who have featured for Esperance on their way to Europe – Garba Lawal, Julius Aghahowa, Michael Eneramo, Gabriel Okolosi and Obinna Nwaneri. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 9:51am On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]BULBWA FOR EUROPE FROM ESPERANCE TIPS LAWAL[/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/04/bulbwa_4.jpg Flying Eagles forward Bernard Bulbwa will soon move to Europe from Tunisian club Esperance, ex-international Garba Lawal has predicted. Bulbwa, 18, has joined Esperance after the 2015 African Youth Championship in Senegal. And Lawal, who featured for Esperance between 1995 and 1996, told AfricanFootball.com it was a good move for Bulbwa to join the Tunisian club as he will use this as a springboard to move to Europe before long. “It’s a great move for the youngster because he will get his chance at Esperance, who also have a very good structure,” Lawal said. “A lot of European clubs, especially those from France, will be able to monitor you easily from there as Tunisia is just next door. “When I was there, there were interests from some clubs in Italy before I eventually featured at the 1996 Olympics and then moved to Holland.” Lawal will also give Bulbwa a big tip – he must win the support of the fans quickly. “You need to win the confidence of the fans from the word go. I did and so even when I had a bad day, the fans were there for me,” he said. He further added: “He is an exciting player and I do not see him seeing through his contract before he moves to Europe.” [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Caspian22(m): 2:42pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
I haven't seen the 35-man list anywhere. We don't really know the players he invited. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by samueld0(m): 4:28pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
Caspian22:Waiting for the list |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:17pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b] [size=14pt]Bernard Bulbwa's Wages To Cost Esperance $920,000[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205799/7/default.jpg Esperance have reached an agreement with Shuttle Sports Academy, Lagos for Nigeria Under 20 international Bernard Bulbwa to join the club on a five-year deal in the summer. And this has ended speculation over the future of the Flying Eagles midfielder, with reports in the British media suggesting that Stoke City had attempted to hijack the deal from The Blood and Gold. In spite of the fact that negotiations have been concluded in theory, Esperance can't officially announce the signing of the 18-year-old because the transfer window is closed for business until the first week of July. SL10.ng can exclusively report that Bernard Bulbwa is guaranteed $920,000(equivalent of =N=184 million) excluding performance related add-ons if he remains at The Stade El Menzah, Tunis until June 30, 2020. In his first two years at Esperance, the 18-year-old will earn $150,000 per season while he'll receive $170,000 and $200,000 in the third and fourth year respectively. In the last year of his contract, Bernard Bulbwa's salary has been set at a quarter of a million dollars. Based on his itinerary, he was supposed to return to Nigeria on Monday, but that date is not cast in stone because of his invitation to the Nigeria Under 23s.[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:19pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Top Czech Club Want Flying Eagles Stars[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205794/7/default.jpg Obinna Nwobodo, Olorunleke Ojo, Ifeanyi Matthew, Mustapha Abdullahi and Christian Pyagbara are on the radar of a big club in Czech Republic, SL10 can authoritatively report. Due to the brilliant performance of the U20 boys at the recently concluded African Youth Championship in Senegal there have been series of interests in their services. Clubs abroad want to tie them to deals before their market values soars at the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. ''A big club in Czech Republic is interested in signing Nwobodo, Ojo, Matthew, Abdullahi and Pyagbara,'' young journalist Gbenga Adeleye told SL10 on Thursday night. ''The offer will be tabled to their respective agents this weekend and we will see what happens from there,'' he continued. When asked to disclose the identity of the club, Gbenga declined saying he will inform SL10 once the representatives of the players agree to deal with the club. Meanwhile, Bernard Bulbwa who scored the best goal of Senegal 2015 has completed his move to Esperance of Tunisia. After close to two days of negotiations, The Blood and Gold finally agreed terms with representatives of the Flying Eagles attacker on Thursday evening. Bulbwa has penned a five-year contract with Esperance which will start running on 1st July 2015.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:20pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Ugbade: AYC Win Has Put Us In A Better Mindset[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205782/7/default.jpg As the FIFA U20 World Cup approaches, Flying Eagles assistant coach Nduka Ugbade believes winning the Africa Youth Championship has given the team a better mindset. Ugbade also believes having won the U17 World Cup with the bulk of the players in the current Flying Eagles team, they should have a 'better mentality' going to New Zealand. "Winning changes your mindset from negative to positive. It changes your perspective. "The good thing about winning the Africa Youth Championship is that it has boosted the players' confidence and psychologically, it has given them a better mentality. "They know and understand what it means to win which is important for what we're trying to do. It's always better to go into a competition with that mindset," he said. The team are expected to reconvene in Abuja on April 7, when they're expected to officially begin preparation for New Zealand 2015. Despite their successes on the continent, Nigeria is yet to win the FIFA U20 World Cup. They've played in the final on a few occasions, but are yet to taste victory. And Ugbade reiterates they must keep improving if they're to win it. "We must improve from what we did in Senegal. That's the goal and that's what we hope to achieve."[/b] 2 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:21pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Standard Liege Chase Flying Eagles Defender[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205776/7/default.jpg Belgian side Standard Liege have expressed interest in signing Flying Eagles left-back Mustapha Abdullahi. Abdullahi is currently in the Abuja camp of the Dream Team VI side currently preparing for a make or mar All African Games Qualifiers' second leg match against Zambia U23 in Lusaka. The Spotlight Football Club defender has been a revelation for the U20 side and has been courted by elite European clubs in recent times. According to report available to S10, the player's representatives will be reached on the terms of the deal before the end of the week. The club paying the wages of Imoh Ezekiel are in search of a young left-back and Abdullahi fits the bill. A hint has emerged about interest from various European clubs rolling in favour of the young defender.. Not many Nigerians openly appreciated the lad's impact in the African Youth Championship winning surge of Manu Garba’s side in Senegal. Abdullahi was recently been promoted to the U23 national team and that development has ostensibly been vindicated with a rush of transfer links coming his way from Europe. Incidentally, Abdullahi had been previously linked with a move to a club in Norway but, while the proposed move hit a snag at the last minute, a reliable source has informed SL10 that Spotlight are unlikely to stand in his way, provided the offer is good.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:22pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Enaholo Looking To Strike A Deal Abroad[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205793/7/default.jpg Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Joshua Enaholo, has told SL10.ng that he hopes to seal a deal abroad after the FIFA U20 World Cup. The MFM of Lagos goalie, who displaced the more famous Dele Alampasu to become Nigeria's first choice goalkeeper at the 2015 Africa Youth Championship, says the target for him is to do well in New Zealand and attract interests from foreign clubs. "The target is to do well and get a club abroad, in Europe precisely. That's my dream and I believe the same applies to my other teammates here," he told sl10.ng. "The Africa Youth Championship was a great experience for me and it has made me a better goalkeeper but with a good outing at the World Cup, I hope I'll get offers abroad." It is usually difficult for African goalkeepers to get professional contracts in Europe, but Enaholo says he's confident he'll get a club if he does well in New Zealand. "I know it's difficult for goalkeepers from Africa but I'm hoping to get that break. "I'm hoping I'll get a contract in Europe, I just have to do well. I have that belief and I know it will work for me." The optimism notwithstanding, he has a plan B, and that will be effected if plan A doesn't work. "The plan B is to play in the Nigeria premier league if I don't get a club abroad. I wish to play abroad but if it doesn't work, I'll play here in Nigeria," he said with a smile. Already, some of his Flying Eagles teammates have signed for various clubs abroad.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:24pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Moses Simon listed for Ebony Award in Belgium[/size] Nigeria forward Moses Simon is one of five players nominated for the prestigious Ebony Award for the best African player in Belgium this season. 'Daddy' Simon, 19, has made an immediate impact in the Belgian top flight after he scored six goals in seven matches for Gent on arrival in the winter from AS Trencin of Slovakia. It is a form which earned the dashing forward his full international debut for Nigeria last month against Uganda as well as a recall to the Nigeria U20 team, who are bound for next month’s FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. Several top Nigeria stars including Celestine Babayaro, Daniel Amokachi have won this award now in its 24th year. The other nominees for this year’s top prize are DR Congo stars Neeskens Kebano, Chansel Mbemba, Youri Tielemans as well as Kara Mbodj from Senegal. Kebano, Mbemba and Mbodj featured at the 2015 AFCON in Equatorial Guinea. The overall winner of the award will be known on May 11.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 7:27pm On Apr 03, 2015*. Modified: 11:14pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Nike set to Kit Flying Eagles, U-23 et al[/size] The Nigeria Football Federation and sports kits manufacturing giant Nike, is set to reach an agreement with the Super Eagles and all Nigerian National Teams. Both sides agreed to go into a partnership that will see Nike supply the kits and training equipment for the Super Eagles, Super Falcons, the U23 Dream Team, the Flying Eagles, the Super Falcons, Falconets, the Golden Eaglets and the Flamingoes according to an unnamed NFF source. Nike as we know were the apparel suppliers for Nigeria during the 2002 Japan Korea World Cup during which they introduced the florescent neon lime Green kit (below) that was received with mixed reviews by Nigerian fans. Nike is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and currently kits many major teams including Brazil Arsenal and Zambia in Africa. Nigeria was previously dressed by Adidas. [/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 5:30pm On Apr 04, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Awoniyi Says Iheanacho Will Make The U20s Better[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205842/7/default.jpg Despite winning the Africa Youth Championship without them, Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi says they will be a better team with the additions of Kelechi Iheanacho, Musa Yahaya, Isaac Success and Chidiebere Nwakalai to the team. Nwakali, Iheanacho, Yahaya and Success all missed out on the AYC win in Senegal for various reasons, but their absence notwithstanding, Nigeria still emerged as the best team at the tournament. But Awoniyi believes they will be even better if those players are added to the current team. "First we really missed Nwakali, Yahaya, Success and Iheanacho in Senegal. It would have been better with them," he told sl10.ng. "But we will need them for the World Cup because they will make us a better team. We want to win the World Cup so we need the best players we can get. "These guys, when they come, will make us a better team and that will help us win the World Cup," he said. Asked if he doesn't think the inclusion of those players might cost him a place in the World Cup party, the 17-year old replies by saying he's never scared of a challenge. "Why would I be worried about losing my place? We all will fight for shirts and I'm not scared. "They were there when we won the U17 World Cup and I was there too. I made that team with them so I'm not scared. "Like I said, it will make us better which I think is what we need going to the World Cup. "I pray they're injury-free and their clubs release them on time so we can prepare well as a team. But I'm sure they'll bring some positives to our team," he added.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 5:32pm On Apr 04, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Awoniyi: We Want To Win The World Cup[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205840/7/default.jpg Flying Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, says just like the expectations of Nigerians, he's also expecting they win the U20 World Cup for the first time in the country's history. Nigeria has had relative success at the U20 level, but are yet to win it at the world stage, not even when they hosted in 1999. The belief amongst Nigerians is that the current crop is potentially the best ever U20 side ever assembled by Nigeria, hence the expectation for them to go all the way in New Zealand. And Awoniyi says he also shares the sentiments of the fans. "I know a lot of people expect so much from us and that is because they believe in us," he began. "They expect us to win the World Cup which is what we are also expecting. We are expecting to go there and win it. "The support and encouragement from the fans have been good and we appreciate them. And the way we can really show our appreciation is by always doing well and that is what we want to to," he said. The 17-year old however adds that winning the U20 World Cup would not be as easy as saying it. "It won't be easy so we have to work hard for it. We must fight and give our best there. "Our coaches have also told us that we must improve and that is what we all want to do before the World Cup. "We want to go there and showcase ourselves to the world and also do our country proud and hopefully we will get there and win it,"he said.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 5:33pm On Apr 04, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]A Fan's Letter To Manu Garba[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/205824/7/default.jpg As the Nigeria Under-20 get set to commence training ahead of the FIFA Under -20 World Cup in May, Ademola John, an ardent reader of SL10.ng writes in from Canada - a letter to coach Manu Garba on grey areas he noticed in the team. While we can admire how well the U20s did to become African championships, the coaches have admitted they are far from the finished product. Here's some advice from Ademola on how they go to that next level. Dear Manu... Defense - we were dominated at set pieces, corners during the AYC. We need height, a good header of the ball. Midfield - Too many stray passes leading to cheap concession of possession. The link between defense and offense breaks down too many times for my liking. Forward - Another option upfront in case Taiwo Is suppressed/injured or even a two-man strike force. Success, if still on song, or Moses would be good Overview My main concerns are in the defence. Set pieces- We were dominated here. Needs more work. Captain Musa Mohammed generates mixed feelings. His energy and enthusiasm as well as his set pieces are not to be faulted. But defensively he is quite poor both in one-on-one situations and positionally. Moreover his crosses are more often than not ineffective. He doesn't seem to raise his head up and seems to believe he can instinctively place the cross where he wants it. But he doesn't do that. So I am not at all convinced he should keep his 'automatic' shirt Sour Point I was just not impressed with the vision of the midfielders and also the ability of some players to move into the right space. The touch and the control was very good but now is time to improve their football brain and they will have to learn how to move the ball better after they all fall back to defend. Goalkeepers? How healthy is Dele? Because if Ojo is the back up, we are in trouble Overall The midfielders didn't gel well when on the offence. Idowu is a good spoiler but can't distribute. I like Ifeanyi but he drops too deep to do too much defending. Defensive minded midfielder is a problem for me. Who is Awoniyi's partner/backup? We are expecting Success but we need a different type of striker. Observations Your Left full back (Mustafa) is hardworking but not the real deal; he has to defend better...that is his first job. Awoniyi is a worthy 9, but needs a swashbuckling support striker to take the weight off his shoulders...Chidera Ezeh is still not decisive enough to fit that bill. Conclusion I think there is need to seriously re-examine the shape in Midfield behind the press, to protect the team should an opponent play through the first line of pressure. As currently structured, the team is too wide open sometimes and could be very vulnerable to the counter. Although talented, Ifeanyi, in his role, has to be far more disciplined and safe in possession.[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by samueld0(m): 8:13pm On Apr 04, 2015 |
joseph1013:For me the team is incomplete at Senegal but still the best team in that turnament. I believe every department will be ok when the likes of Ndidi, heanacho,Success, Yahaya and Nwakali arrive. Best of luck to my boys 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 8:03pm On Apr 05, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Moses Simon Could Miss Flying Eagles Camp[/size] SL10.ng understands that Gent striker Moses Simon has been named in the Flying Eagles' provisional Fifa Under 20 World Cup squad list called up to attend a training camp ahead of the tournament in Oceania. Due to commitments with his Belgian club, there had been fears that the teenager, who is dubbed as the Nigerian Ronaldo, would not be available for the tournament which starts on May 30. If the Fifa rules are followed, the likes of Isaac Success, Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidiebere Nwakali and Moses Simon must be released for the competition latest May 16th. Unlike Simon, the other three players will have no problem meeting up with the Nigeria Under 20s on or before the deadline. The Golden Boot Soccer Academy product has very important matches to play for Gent in the month of May, most especially against Anderlecht six days before the start of the tourney. Moses Simon has pleaded not to be left off the Flying Eagles roster, and it is understood that talks have taken place between the player and Gent to find a way around the problem. The 19-year- old has been in outstanding form since he joined Gent from AS Trencin in the January transfer window, scoring 6 goals in 9 matches in the top division.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 8:04pm On Apr 05, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Flying Eagles Camp Date Changed[/size] SL10.ng has been told that the Flying Eagles will no longer resume camping on April 7th, ahead of this summer's Fifa Under 20 World Cup in New Zealand. Shortly after the African Youth Championship, coach Manu Garba had recommended to his superiors that the squad should start training in Abuja in two days time. For the time being, NFF's power brokers have suggested that the proposed date for the commencement of camping is no longer feasible, and Sunday, April 12th is the new date put forward by Manu Garba and his backroom staff. ''Manu Garba is still waiting to hear from the Nigeria Football Federation. The Flying Eagles will no longer resume camping on Tuesday,'' an insider at the NFF told SL10.ng. ''I think maybe they'll resume on the 12th of April. The NFF has not approved anything yet.'' In the same vein, the NFF has long submitted the provisional list of 35 players summoned for the training camp to Fifa. And the Federation will not have to part with a single dime to football's governing body as fine for late submission. ''The NFF is delaying the list from being made public, I don't know the reason because the list is with them and they have forwarded it to Fifa already,'' the source added. The African champions are in Group E of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup alongside Brazil, North Korea and Hungary.[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 8:05pm On Apr 05, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Enaholo: Alampasu Doesn't Scare Me[/size] Flying Eagles first choice goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo has said he is not scared of the threat posed by former first choice, Dele Alampasu, ahead of Nigeria’s participation at the FIFA U20 World Cup. Enaholo displaced Alampasu as first choice goalkeeper when the latter scoured Europe in search of a professional contract, and has since been the team’s first pick in between the sticks. But with the battle for places in the team expected to be fiercer ahead of the World Cup, Enaholo says he isn’t scared of fighting to retain his number one jersey. “Fighting for the number one position is not an issue for me,” he told sl10.ng. “I have been fighting for shirts all my life and fighting for the number one slot is not an issue for me. “So he (Alampasu) and whosoever will come to the camp will also fight for the position and if in the end the coaches don’t pick me, then fine. “But it’s not something to be scared about and I am not shaken,” he said confidently. Alampasu was initially the team’s first choice goalkeeper but lost his place when he travelled across Europe for trials, thereby missing the Africa Youth Championship qualifiers, which saw Enaholo emerge as first choice. Alampsu was not in the 2013 CAF U17 tournament, but emerged to become the country’s first choice at that year’s U17 World Cup which they won in the United Arab Emirates, as he also emerged as the best goalkeeper. He has told friends that he is working hard to be Nigeria’s first choice at the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand.[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Fribery: 8:38pm On Apr 05, 2015 |
my man moses simon on the score sheet 4 gent once again. match ongoing. ....  1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Fribery: 8:39pm On Apr 05, 2015 |
my man moses simon on the score sheet 4 gent once again. match ongoing. .... he can't just stop scoring.. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 8:18pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Moses Simon Plays Down Injury Fears[/size] https://level3.soccerladuma.net/cms2/image_manager/uploads/News/206004/7/default.jpg Nigeria international Moses Simon has played down fears that he suffered a serious ankle injury during Gent's 2-0 victory over Kortrijk in the play-offs. And according to the teenager, he is hopeful of taking part in The Buffalos next game in the Jupiler League against Sporting Charleroi this coming Saturday. Simon's 73rd minute goal on Sunday means he now has an average of 0.7 goals per game since his move to the three - time Belgian Cup winners in January. "I wanted to get off because I felt pain in my ankle, the Gent number 27 said in his post match comments, according to Sporting Telenet. "They wanted to replace me but just before that I got the ball at my feet and I scored. "If I'll be able to play next week? God willing, I'll play. I'm with the fans. "This season, I just want to win, then that title will come." Prior to the game against Kortrijk, the 19 - year - old had not found the back of the net in his last four matches for club and country.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013(op): 8:21pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]SL10 Unveils Flying Eagles Provisional List For WYC[/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/04/Samm_30_March_580x473.jpg Ahead of tomorrow's official release of the Flying Eagles 35 man provisional list of players who are expected to battle it out for 21 places in Nigeria's final squad for the World Youth Championship set to be held in New Zealand, SL10.ng has unveiled the team. Already Nigeria beat the deadline of submission as the list was prepared in Senegal shortly after the final match of the Africa Youth Championship but despite submitting it to FIFA on April 1st the Nigeria Football Federation kept the names on it secret from the public. Flying Eagles Provisional List For World Youth Championship 2015 Goalkeepers: Joshua Enaholo, Dele Alampasu, Olorunleke Ojo, Adamu Abubakar Defenders: Wilfred Ndidi, Zahradeen Bello, Abdulganiyu Saheed, Izu Omego, Mustapha Abullahi, Samuel Okon, Musa Mohammed, Midfielders: Obinna Nwobodo,Ifeanyi Matthew,Ifeanyi Ifeanyi,Akinjide Idowu,Abdullahi Alfa,Bernard Bulbwa,Kelechi Nwakali,Kingsley Sokari,Bashir Monsur,Adebayo Ademiloye. Forwards: Isacc Success, Moses Simon, Chidera Ezeh, Ikechukwu Gabriel, Saviour Godwin, Wasiu Jimoh, Musa Yahaya, Kelechi Iheanacho, Christian Pyagbara, Taiwo Awoniyi, Ibrahim Alhassan, Usman Sale, Saddam Billy Auta.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by lexyman(m): 9:49pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
This list is rich , Manu Garba will have to select "the best from the best" 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Caspian22(m): 10:00pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
Good squad. As I guessed Manu garba won't add those barca boys or any new foreign player. He loves using the player he has been working with. But the additions are Moses Simon and the new guy is Kelechi Nwakali. His bro wasn't invited sha.. I hope for the best and I hope the players that will make the 21 man squad are the very. Guys expect surprising changes ehn!.. You know how samuel okon and abdulahhi have been swapping 4 competition same goes to isaac success and taiwo awoniyi. Lets just watch and see... |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by ceejayxy(m): 12:35am On Apr 07, 2015 |
We will surely miss chidiebere nwakali..that kid is just too good defensively..i wonder why he wasn't invited.. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:05am On Apr 07, 2015*. Modified: 12:33pm On Apr 07, 2015 |
Are you sure the Kelechi Nwakali there is not a mistake? I do not see Manu Garba leaving one of his star players, Chidebere Nwakali for the U17 Captain who is preparing for the U17 World Cup with Coach Amunike. 1 Like 1 Share |
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