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elyte89:
But ekong played d last match na..so he’s fit ,y replace him?

Chelle doesn't want half fit players. I love his approach.

Igho Ogbu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi called upon to replace Ekong and Ajayi in the World cup qualifiers this month

Finally! Igho makes the team. Kudos to Chelle👍

The U17 Flamingos will engage South Africa U17 ladies this Saturday 8th March at Pretoria for second round of U17 FIFA Women World cup qualifiers.

elyte89:
Same Russia 🇷🇺 fifa don ban ?

Come NFF dey think at all? Kai.... Russia

The Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group B (GEOUP OF DEATH) at the U20 AFCON 2025

GROUP A
COTE D'IVOIRE
UNIFAAC
GHANA
TANZANIA
DR CONGO

GROUP B
NIGERIA
EGYPT
SOUTH AFRICA
MOROCCO

GROUP C
SENEGAL
ZAMBIA
SIERRA LEONE
KENYA

What kind of draw is this abeg?

minfelix:
LESSONS FROM AFCON 2023!

✍️ Ivory Coast lost two out of three group matches but still made it to the final. They had a second chance and made the most of it. Life will sometimes give you a second chance—don’t waste it. Never give up on yourself!

✍️ Ivory Coast suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea, yet they reached the final while Equatorial Guinea got eliminated. Victory today doesn’t make you the best, and defeat today doesn’t mean the end. Never write anyone off, and never look down on someone just because you beat them once!

✍️ Ivory Coast needed Morocco to defeat Zambia to qualify. Morocco helped them but was later eliminated. Some people who cheer for you today may not be your true friends—they might just be using your success for their gain. Be wise; don’t let anyone exploit you for benefits that don’t serve you.

✍️ The South African goalkeeper saved four penalties against Cape Verde and became overconfident. They hoped for a penalty shootout against Nigeria, expecting the same result. Yet, against Nigeria, he couldn’t stop a single penalty, while the Nigerian goalkeeper saved two and won Man of the Match. Confidence is good, but overconfidence can be your downfall. Stay humble and prepared.

✍️ Nigeria scored a second goal that was disallowed due to an earlier foul, leading to a penalty for South Africa. Just when you think all hope is lost, life can offer you a surprising turnaround. Your setback may be setting you up for a comeback.

✍️ Senegal remained unbeaten in the group stage but got eliminated by Ivory Coast, a team that lost two matches. Success isn’t always about how well you start but how well you finish.

✍️ Defenders focused on stopping Victor Osimhen, disallowing four of his goals, but they overlooked Ademola Lookman. Sometimes, your real challenge isn’t the obvious one. Be strategic—your greatest opportunity may come from an unexpected source.

✍️ Kelechi Iheanacho didn’t play in the first five matches but came in late in the sixth game and became the hero. Sometimes, all you need is one moment, one opportunity. If you get just one chance to make an impact, make it count!

📌 “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
Ecclesiastes 9:11

👉 Time and chance = Preparation meeting opportunity.

My brother, you dey talk sense abeg

Daninya33:
Nigeria Flying Eagles Resume Camp for Egypt Friendlies Ahead of U20 AFCON (Cote d’Ivoire 2025):

Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has called to camp 30 players as Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, prepare for a two-match tour of Egypt later this month.

Team Administrator, Aliyu Lawal Ibrahim informed the NFF that the seven-time African champions will clash with their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo, capital of Egypt in friendly matches that have been scheduled for 25th and 27th February.

This year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations will be staged in Cote d’Ivoire, 26th April – 18th May, with the four top-placed finishers qualifying to represent the continent at the FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile, 27th September – 19th October.

The Flying Eagles, champions of Africa in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005, 2011 and 2015, won the WAFU-B U20 Championship held in Lome, Togo in October last year to be eligible for the finals in Cote d’Ivoire. They defeated Ghana’s Black Satellites 3-1 in the final match.

The two-time FIFA World Cup runners-up, in 1989 and 2005, came within breathing distance of the semi-finals at the FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Argentina, before losing narrowly to Korea Republic after extra time.

FLYING EAGLES FOR CAMPING IN ABUJA FOR EGYPT FRIENDLIES:

Goalkeepers:
Ifeanyi Harcourt (Sporting Lagos)
Light Emerenonye (Diamond Academy)
Abubakar Rufai (Mavlon FC)

Defenders:
Adamu Maigari (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Daniel Bameyi (Bayelsa United)
Kenneth Igbokwe (Enugu Rangers)
Haruna Aliyu (Wikki Tourists)
Musa Ademu (Wireless FC)
Shamsudeen Muhammad (Mavlon FC)
Ibrahim Abdullahi
Shamsudeen Ishaq (Grassrunner FC)
Steven Jolomi (Mavlon FC)

Midfielders:
Raphael Oyebanji (Shuffle Select FC)
Mohammed Ibrahim (Niger Tornadoes)
Kizito Opara (Campus Academy)
Alabi Sulaiman Jojo (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Sulaiman Abubakar (Diamond Academy)
Shafiu Adamu (Wikki Tourists)
Cletus Simon (Mavlon FC)

Forwards:
Bidemi Amole (Real Sapphire Academy)
Clinton Japhet (Enyimba FC)
Matthew Chukwusa (Morack Academy)
Nasiru Salihu (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Divine Olisha (Fostar Academy)
Jerry Salami (Aspire Academy)
Oluwaseyi Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire Academy)
Shola Adelami (Ikorodu City)
Abdulrahaman Ishaq (Sport Supply Academy)
Ezekiel Anthony (Aspire Academy)
Sodiq Olalekan Adewunmi (Jaguar Sports FC)

🖊️ NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Good to see Cletus Simon - the U17 Skipper joining this team. But why does Daniel Bameyi always feature for the U20s?

I love the way Chelle is really drumming it in the ears of these players that March qualifiers cannot be toyed with. I also heard that he requested from NFF that he wants a June friendly with any African team that plays like South Africa

Aina is playing midfield and presently Forest are 7 goals up against Brighton.

Wow!

Zamalek 3-1 Enyimba .
FT
Enyimba is OUT!!!

Zamalek 1-0 Enyimba
(29')
HT
It is well

Bascovanveli2:
Ahh. This is not good at all

Ahhh... If it's true, he could face 4 years ban ooo

CAF CONFEDERATION CUP RESULT
Enyimba 1-1 Al Masry
FT
Any hope of qualification for Enyimba? They have 5 points now

Napoleon55:
A team that has two best Africa's footballer of the year is too enticing to refuse over MC-Oran.

This man's mind is made up.
He really wants the job. He really wants international recognition.
You can't miss coaching a country of established stars in established leagues of the world. Even $55000 pay cut can't stop it.
I read somewhere that he has been nursing the ambition of coaching Nigeria since he was 12. He would wear the Nigerian jersey and chose playing Nigeria on playstation.
Nigeria here we go!
Welcome Chelle!

It was later that Malians discovered that the reason why he left was because the FA were tired of his toughness and non-interference when it comes to selection of players

NFF should kindly take note of this statement about Chelle from Scorenigeria

Legit reports that Chelle will be paid $50000 per month while his two assistants will each pocket $5000 monthly

I heard Chelle is coming with three assistants and he choose to take a pay cut from what he collected at MC Oran

Franktom247:
We asked for a foreign coach and these administrators got us a Malian as a foreign coach

Why not recall the Nigerian coach doing well in America that applied with finidi

This NFF is run by jokers with all due respect

We are certainly not going to World Cup

Foreign coach in black skin
Hope he will command respect from Super Eagles foreign players?
I wish Chelle all the best!

ChrisKels:
Yet another gamble. At this juncture, I have taken my mind off the world cup.

Maybe NFF cant maintain payment of Roger Schmidt and since he has no experience of African football that may be why they went for someone who understands the African system well

humility33:
Roger has a good resume and seems ambitious too

The first German to win the Portuguese league title with Benfica and also won the Austria league and Cup

I hear they are three candidates to be considered-
1. Former Mali coach
2. A German coach
3. A Portuguese coach

Joebie:
Who wants to know who will be named the new coach?
I have one more check to make to confirm his name

It seems NFF have sworn by an oath or blood covenant not to reveal the new coach until this week.

Please how true is this? I just saw it now

Please which foreign coach has NFF decided to go with?

TheGoodJoe:
A Heartfelt Message of Gratitude and Hope for the New Year

As we step into a brand new year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your thoughts, prayers, and kind words. Your support has played a significant role in my healing journey, and I am thankful.

I am thrilled to share with you that my health has taken a turn for the better. My blood sugar levels are back to normal, and my blood pressure is under control. I have started walking again and am slowly rebuilding my strength. I am grateful for the progress I've made and am looking forward to putting the challenges of the past behind me.

As I reflect on the lessons I've learned, I want to assure you that I am doing well. I want to wish you all a blessed and prosperous new year, filled with good health, happiness, and success. May this year bring you vision, purpose, and fulfillment.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank my incredible friend TheSuperNerd who I consider my medical consultant, who has been instrumental in my recovery. His expertise and care has been invaluable, and I am grateful for his dedication to my well-being.

Once again, I want to thank each of you for your love and support. I will be back on the forum soon, and I look forward to connecting with you all again.

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Happy new year sir. We are delighted to have you back. May God perfect your healing. Remain blessed

daveP:
Na only Rasheedat, Rinsola and Michelle post anything worthwhile this festive period wey catch fan attention. Here just quiet. We closed for the year🤣

May this year be filled with loads of success stories for us all and this team. Amen!!

Amen

daveP:
Fuuuuuuu
Fuuuuuuuuuuu
See dusttt

Happy New Year everyone.🤠

Dust scatter as you blow breeze
Nobody dey talk for this thread again
Happy new year felas

Danielnino00:
Thoughts and prayers with Stanley Nwabali who lost his mother today..
He lost his dad a few months back.


I really hope and pray that he pulls through this

This is really disheartening to hear. God comfort him and his entire family

Man city eyeing Ola Aina
Man utd eyeing Bruno Onyemaechi

Oganigwe:
LMFAO Ghana is useless

3-0

Coaches Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu have both shown that they are very good technically to lead this team. Good job👍

Other countries had it easy. How come we struggled? Can we really qualify?

Coach Daniel Ogunmodede;s CHAN eagles play their reverse leg against Ghana tomorrow at Godswill Akpabio stadium at Uyo. Wishing them all the best.

TheSuperNerd:
Update on TheGoodJoe

NB: Please kindly put banters aside and take this seriously. Resist also the insensitive temptation to link this to Man City's current run of form. This is no joking matter, I plead


Now, I know a couple of monikers have been asking for weeks now about the whereabouts of TheGoodJoe. Truth is, I didn't want to share anything even though I knew all along what was happening with him and that is because I had not gotten his consent yet to share it (I have that now). He was going through a whole lot healthwise and I kept touch with him from the onset.
I just didn't wanna bring something so sensitive and private without his consent to the thread.


About 2 weeks ago or so, TheGoodJoe suffered a diabetic mini-stroke that really knocked him down. It led to him entering a semi-coma which kept him bed ridden for days but now he is up and fine again and has even been discharged as recently as yesterday.

He is fine but still undergoing serious followup checks with his doctors and more.

Please, kindly channel some of your prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽to TheGoodJoe's health. Pray that this diabetic episode won't see the last of him. It is well. Amen.

In all, TheGoodJoe is sound currently. He can walk again and move around. He couldn't as at several days and weeks back. He is okay but still needs checks to ensure no relapse occurs. We thank God for his Life.

He also wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year ahead.

Wishing the GoodJoe speedy recovery. We shall all see the end of this year and beyond. This year will not see the end of us. Amen