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Deltamani:
COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF NFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD AT THE NFF SECRETARIAT ON MONDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2023

It was announced that the Falcons will be participating in another preparatory tournament in Turkey in April.

Have they traveled to Mexico for the Revelation cup?

CAF U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles ArriveIn Casablanca For One Week Camping

By Niyi Busari
February 10, 2023
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Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles have now settled down in Morocco’s commercial and economic capital, Casablanca for a one-week final training camp ahead of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations starting next week Saturday in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Head Coach Isah Ladan Bosso and wards are staying at the Novotel Hotel in Mohammedia, just outside Casablanca, and the head strategist is upbeat about the readiness of his boys to sustain their winning mentality when the tournament kicks off in nine days.

“We have been able to sustain the same mood we had in camp before going for the WAFU B U20 Championship in Niamey, which we won. Since then, we have played a series of matches and scored plenty of goals, and that is immense for a winning mentality to stay within a team.

“However, we are not going to under-rate any of our opponents. Defeating Zambia in Abuja was good for confidence but we know championship mood would be tougher. We will be ready to do the country proud.”

Nigeria’s first match of the campaign, as they attempt an eighth continental title, will be against Senegal’s Cub Lions at the Cairo International Stadium starting from 9pm Egypt time on Sunday, 19th February. The Flying Eagles, two-time FIFA World Cup runners-up and one-time bronze medallists, will then face hosts Egypt on Wednesday, 22nd February (same time and same venue) and Mozambique on Saturday, 25th February (same time and same venue).

All four semi-finalists at the 12-team championship in Egypt will qualify to fly Africa’s flag at the FIFA U20 World Cup finals to be staged in Indonesia 20th May – 11th June this year.

Nigeria’s 21-man Squad for Egypt 2023 U20 AFCON:

Nathaniel Nwosu, Augustine Njoku, Solomon Agbalaka, Daniel Daga, Abel Ogwuche, Daniel Bameyi, Rilwanu Haliru Sarki, Nicholas Jonathan, Ahmed Abdullahi, Muhammad Aminu, Ibrahim Muhammad, Benjamin Frederick, Emmanuel Uchegbu, Onuche Ogbelu, Jude Sunday, Akanbi Saheed Jimoh, Ayuba Francis Abubakar, Samson Lawal, Olamilekan Adams, Caleb Ochedikwu, Chijioke Aniagboso

Super Eagles Don’t Need You- Algerians Blast Crystal Palace Star Olise For Picking Nigeria Ahead Of Them
Owngoalnigeria Feb 8, 2023 12:45 PM

Crystal Palace star forward Michael Olise has made it clear that he doesn’t see himself playing for Algeria in the nearest future after recent approach by the country’s FA requesting him to pledge his future to them.

Eligible for France, England, Nigeria and Algeria, Olise who is presently a youth international for France has become the case of a tug between the African countries after establishing himself as a regular at Palace this season.

The height of his performance was the freekick goal he scored at the death which earned them a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. That goal again reenforced the belief that the 21 year old is destined for big things in the future.

OGN exclusively gathered that he sees himself as a French international in the future but if it doesn’t happen before the next world cup then he will be open to playing for Nigeria and not Algeria.

” He has a certain attachment to the Nigerian team and that is why he accepted a call up to the team two years ago. He didn’t honour it due to issues and also the sack of the coach but he still has Nigeria in mind, if he doesn’t make it with the French team”, a source close to the 21 year old told OGN.

” His decision to turn down an invitation from Algeria has led to talks of them shaming him that he can’t get into the Nigerian team but I can tell you. If Nigeria come calling at the right time, he will jump at it. Take my words”, he rounded up saying.

TheSuperNerd:
FT Nigeria's Flying Eagles 4-2 Zambia (1-0).


Nigeria U20 Scorers:

⚽️Haliru Sarki
⚽️Olamilekan Adams
⚽️Emmanuel Uchegbu
⚽️Samson Lawal

Good test for the lads.

Please why was Dominion Ohaka dropped from the squad? Because that boy is a good defender. Hope ego, owo, kudi did not change hands

Please what's the latest score between Nigeria and Zambia u20?

God! I hate being broke. Can't even follow up on this thread. Private jobs are just rubbish.

Meanwhile, How is Iwobi doing? Is his injury serious?

maidaboi:
Iwobi injured

OMG!

AndSunGorilla:
There's a certain Butler Oyedeji on Arsenal's bench. Any expose on him? Read that it's his mom who is Nigerian.
Iwobi starting as expected, Iheanacho on the bench as expected but Ndidi back to the bench again. Looks like Soumare has wrestled his shirt from him for now. Hopefully Ndidi bounces back stronger and reclaims his starting shirt. In the last game, Ndidi was subbed for Tielemans, looks like Dewsbury Hall and Soumare are looking like the preferred 2 in the middle and either Tielemans or Ndidi fight for the 3rd middie shirt.
MODIFIED
Ndidi did indeed start the game but was later removed

I'm becoming so concerned about Ndidi being on bench. I hope it doesn't affect his performance with Nigeria

Meliforme:
You have shown no real support for any club as far as i can remember.
You attention majors on clubs that has Super Eagles players in them.

It shows only one conclusion. The Super Eagles of Nigeria is the team that has your real support, let me just say the national team which also includes the Super Falcons, Golden Eaglets etc

That makes him a patriot na. Many of us who are very busy at work bump into this thread just to see how Nigerian players perform every weekend

TheSuperNerd:
Alex Iwobi wins a penalty which was converted by Demarai Gray to get Everton a consolation goal vs Brighton. Everton loses 1-4.

Iwobi had a decent game.

I'm now a strong follower and supporter of Everton because of Iwobi. I pray they are not relegated. That loss really pained me. Chai.......

jihday:
Tosin paid for his flight ticket also gifted him match day ticket, this is very very wrong it looks like he’s paying his way to the team (wouldn’t rule out giving him something small too)

The same Tosin who did shakara for Nigeria. So he badly needed international recognition? He didn't live his England dream again? What really did he see?

But to me I feel he will be a plus to the SE. He and Akpoguma can pair at centre back while Osayi and Bassey play at right & left fullback respectively.

TheSuperNerd:
That goal was Chukwueze's FIRST La Liga goal of 22/23 but his 5th goal of the season across all competitions.

Take-off.

He must have returned back from cleansing in Nigeria.

It seems Austin Eguavoen visited London of recent to see Tosin Adarabioyo (on request), Eberechi Eze, Malcolm Ebowei, Arthur Okonkwo. Okonkwo told him to talk to his agents if he wants him to play for SE because he wants to focus on club duties.

My question is why the sudden change of mind by Tosin and Eze? What did they see? Okonkwo seems to be weighing his options

Sorry for diverting the topic guys. But I keep wondering how inhumane and inconsiderate most private organizations behave. You work tirelessly for them throughout the year and even in December when you ought to be paid to even celebrate Christmas with your family, they go silent without any reason or even a word. I am so so annoyed right now.

NPFL 2022/2023 DRAWS CONDUCTED BY THE IMC.

GROUP A:
Akwa United of Uyo
Bendel Insurance of Benin.
El kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.
Enyimba FC of Aba.
Gombe United
Kwara United of Ilorin.
Nassarawa United.
Plateau United of Jos.
Remo Stars of Ikenne.
Shooting Stars of Ibadan.

GROUP B:

Abia Warriors of Umuahia.
Bayelsa United.
Dakkada.
Doma United of Gombe.
Lobi Stars of Benue.
Niger Tornadoes.
Rangers International of Enugu.
Rivers United of Port Harcourt
Sunshine Stars of Akure.
Wikki Tourists of Bauchi.

◾The New Season is Expected to Kick off on January 8th.

◾ Super Six will decide the Winner, the Top Three Teams From each Group would face off to decide the Winner.

◾ The Winners of the League will go home with 100 Million Naira.

◾Every Club will get 10 Million Naira before the League Commences.

◾Referees Bonuses and Salaries would be paid directly into their account by Sponsors.

◾ NPFL would be live on NTA but would be produced by a HD Streaming Company.

THE NPFL IS BACK

#NPFL #NPFL23

Shine your eyes Nigerians

Being a long time on this thread. Missed all the football gist.

Merry Christmas everyone.

After Maradona died, Argentina won the world cup. Isaiah 6:1

If I hear say Nigeria miss the next world cup errrrrrr?

ThanosKilla:
Yeah. Looks like Doherty played a role in convincing him. Doherty says he will officially announce very soon.

Is this Doherty a representative of the NFF? For him to convince this prodigal son back home is surprising after Pinnick tried his best.

ThanosKilla:
Ready to play for the eagles.

Source please?
Hope Eze is not whinnying us again?

England/France may win this world cup if they eventually meet Argentina/Croatia in the finals.

Portugal playing their best game GOATless.
Their 4-0 win over our SE was no fluke

charlesemeka85:
Herve Renard is my choice

Thats a good choice

charlesemeka85:

Thank God he knew.... We can now breathe some fresh air.

I was told there was a shakeup in the U20 coaching staff. Jolomi Atune was dismissed? What really happened?

I sense that Gusau will soon change Waldrum & Jpes with time. He is restructuring the U20 flying eagles team and would soon face others

AndSunGorilla:
I am not convinced about Finidi. I don't think his Enyimba records are stellar. He also gives a passive mien. I think you need some craze to succeed as a 9ja Super Eagle coach.

So sir who do you prefer? Salisu?

TheGoodJoe:


I hope the FA brings him back. Addo is a sound coach.

Can't the NFF just make Finidi George SE coach and Jpes go?

AndSunGorilla:
Proud of all the African coaches. Cameroon almost had mutiny in their camp with Onana, but the replacement was excellent today. Whether na 2nd string Brazilian team or 4th, fact is Cameroun became the first African team to defeat Brazil in the WC. So, I hope Cameroon gives Song more time on the job, I believe he would have learned from this experience.

For Ghana, Addo got water out of a rock, they shocked Nigeria by qualifying for the WC and with his limited first team coaching experience he led Ghana to at least record a win at the WC. I hope they give him more time on the job if he still wants to retain it.

Otto Addo has already resigned from being Ghana coach. No need...

[quote author=Nomyth post=118856456][/quote]Some people will not go to heaven ooo

Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach unveils 40-man provisional squad
234sportsng.com Nov 26, 2022 9:11 AM

The list is made up of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, 13 midfielders and 13 forwards.
Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach unveils 40-man provisional squad
Flying Eagles
Head Coach of the U20 Boys’ National Team, Isah Ladan Bosso has called up 40 players to begin camping in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from Monday, 28th November in preparation for next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.

The list is made up of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, 13 midfielders and 13 forwards.

The players will stay at the Serob Legacy Hotel in the Wuye area of the nation’s capital.

The seven-time African champions triumphed at the WAFU B U20 Championship held in Niger Republic in the month of May and thus qualified to represent the zone at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations to be staged in Egypt 18th February – 12th March.

All four semi-finalists at the U20 AFCON will fly Africa’s flag at next year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals holding in Indonesia.

ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers:
Nathaniel Nwosu (Water FC); Kingsley Aniagboso (Giant Brillars); Saheed Jimoh (Adoration FC); Kehinde Ogundele (Insurance FC); Edward Ameh (Mailantarki FC)

Defenders:
Oluwatosin Adegbite (Enyimba FC): Benjamin Frederick (Nasarawa United); David Sholumade (Akwa United); Sunday Haruna (Wikki Tourists); Dominion Ohaka (Water FC); Shaibu Hassan (Smart City); Solomon Agbalaka (Broad City); Adedoyin Odele (36 Lion); Junior Nduka (Remo Stars)

Midfielders:
Daniel Daga (Dakkada FC); Hassan Anas (Vandrezzer FC); Ogbelu Onuche (Fosla FC); Udoh Godwin (City FC Abuja): Muhammad Aminu (Gombe United); Sambo Shehu (Katsina United); Samuel Longbak (Plateau United); Ozuka Ogochukwu (Katsina United); Alex Oyewah (Bayelsa United); Obiaku Ifesinachi (36 Lion); Caleb Ochedikwu (Mavloon FC); Christopher Chinedu (Unique FC); Isaac Ayuma (Mavloon FC)

Forwards:
Rilwanu Haliru (Mahanaim FC); Tolulope Ojo (Phoenix FC); John Edwin (Water FC); Divine Nwachukwu (Insurance FC); Albert Hilary (Plateau United); Ibrahim Yahaya (Wikki Tourists); Umar Badamasi (El-Kanemi Warriors); Adam Abdulrahaman (Mahanim FC); Azeez Akintunde (3SC); Sunday Emmanuel (Empire FC): Emmanuel Jonas (Niger Tornadoes); Francis Ayuba (Nasarawa United); Emmanuel Justin (Unique FC)

I forsee England v Spain final but this is still too early. Let's watch out for Brazil

komekn:
He refused to donate a % of his salary to the powers that be in the NFF.

Corruption related again?
Na who do Nigeria this strong thing na?
Renard was to be appointed instead of Rohr and Velverde instead of baba Jpes.

Truidstar:
calm down bro. E go better.

No this is so so painful for us to bear. Our darling SE would not be @ Qatar 2022. Other nations are already there but we are watching from home. And just when we thought the team has evolved with the calibre of players we had, they lost 0-4 to Portugal. Even the home based eagles who lost 0-2 were better.
This is just too painful!