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Nigerian u17 team have scored its 1 0 to Nigeria vs Ghana
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Ghana equalized and it ended 1-1.
God what is happening to our football. Who did we offend? First, Super Falcons and Olympic eagles failed to qualify for Olympics. Then, U20 flying eagles knocked out and now U17 golden eaglets at the verge of being sent packing.

Golden Eaglets are youngest team at U17 WAFU B Championship – Pinnick
Footballlive.ng

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick said he’s proud of the current Golden Eaglets squad, despite losing to Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday.

Nigeria's U17 Boys, the Golden Eaglets at the WAFU B Championship. Credit | Twitter (UfoawafuB)
Pinnick revealed that Nigeria is parading the youngest squad in the tournament, but affirms the Federation’s desire to see the team progress and win their next game against Ghana.

Failure to beat the Black Starlets on Saturday means the Eaglets will wave the tournament goodbye and also miss the opportunity to participate at the next CAF U-17 Afcon.

While speaking to the players and coaches ahead of the tie with Ghana, Pinnick described the team as a very young squad with potentials.

He, however, admitted that the Federation wants them to succeed at the tournament.

“I’m happy that I can see all the players in this U17 team, I can see that we have the youngest team in this tournament, which of course, I’m very proud of.

“It is a developmental football at this level. It does not mean that we do not want to win. Nigerians wants you to win so that you will be celebrated. We want you to be celebrated, it is very important that we must win,” Pinnick said on Thursday.

The match between the Golden Eaglets and their Ghanaian counterparts is scheduled for Saturday.

WAFU U17 Nigeria 0 CIV 1 76 mins

BascoVanVeli:
It is looking like Victor Mboama is carrying Enyimba the same way he did Remo stars a few years ago. Another 2 goals in the Champions League. Too bad he won't be progressing any further

Enyimba is currently leading 2-1 right?

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE : Enyimba finally out

WAFU CUP B U17 Nigeria 0 CIV 0

But I love his commitment to the national team. How I wish African players are passionate like this

Schemerkhiz:
Waldrum reacts to NFF approval of Turkey and Morocco tours for Super Falcons

The 64-year-old manager spoke about his excitement over the arrangement of friendly matches for the women's national side
Head coach of the Nigeria women's team Randy Waldrum says he is 'extremely excited' over the Nigeria Football Federation's approval of his side's participation in the 2021 Turkish Women's Cup.

His reaction is coming hours after the endorsement of the Super Falcons' tour of
Turkey in February and two friendlies against
Morocco days later by the NFF executive board on Tuesday.
Before Waldrum's appointment in October, the African champions have not played a match in 14 months, with their last the 1-1 draw against Cote d'Ivoire in the 2020 Olympic qualifier in Lagos.

On receiving news of the approved tours, the American tactician thanked the Amaju Pinnick-led board, while stressing that the year 2021 would be crucial in the team's quest for success.
"I’m extremely excited about this news and very happy for our players," Waldrum told Goal.
"I’m very appreciative of the NFF and Executive Committee for approving these vitally important events. I think this calendar year 2021 is vital to our development before qualification begins."
The Turkish invitational which enters its fourth edition in 2021 will feature Nigeria for the first time after a late withdrawal in 2018.
Despite the possibility of meeting low-profile women's teams, the 64-year-old insisted keeping his team active is of utmost importance for him to build a formidable side.

"I haven’t seen who is at the Turkish tournament so I can’t say," he continued.
"We need to be active with games and camps this year as it takes time to develop an understanding of how we want to play and playing together as a unit."
The camps are likely to see the return of some top players, including Desire Oparanozie and Rita Chikwelu to the team's fold since their appearances at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France .
On what his roster could look like ahead of February's tours, the former Trinidad and Tobago coach provided insight into his plans, while craving for more camping opportunities during the year.
"I certainly want to see the Women's World Cup players but also want to see some fresh local-based players as well," Waldrum disclosed.
"It's also great to know the Nigerian league is on. I surely can’t wait to watch and see the level of the women's league!
"That’s why it’s important to have as many camps as possible. We need to use those times to evaluate. It's absolutely great opportunities for those players in the domestic league and others.
"I expect the players to come in with a good fitness level and that’s why I sent them a program I prepared.
"Those playing internationally will most likely be at a pretty good level but those that have not been active needs to do the programs provided."
Waldrum is tasked to lead the Super Falcons through two major campaigns, the 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations which double as the qualifying event for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

I pray that this plan materializes. NFF should sort out all logistics so that we will not hear that plans changed when time reaches.

I hope NFF will not use COVID-19 as an excuse to cancel these games. Best of luck to them

femianski:
�Mario Baloteli's advise to European born players of African descent ��

�"When you win games for them , you're European but when you lose you're African. Some have made it in European national teams yes, but if you ask them the abuse they have gone through from coaches, officials , fans and even fellow players , you will sympathize. They have endured through out their career.

�"To the youngsters that are still in dilema of choosing between European national team and African national team, my advise to you is that, if you feel you are strong enough to overcome racism, segregation, and lack of appreciation then go for Europe but if you want to be appreciated and acknowledged for your hard work then Africa must be your destination.

�"There is a myth in Europe that African national teams can never make you be a great player but that's a lie, look at Drogba, Eto'o , Yaya , George, these are some of the great African players that shook the world both at club and international level. They played world cup and even champions league in europe.

�"I am grateful for everything that Italy did for me but if I had a second chance, I would choose to play for Ghana. "

Your thoughts? �

#Football_Epic_News

Na strong head make Balloteli play for Italy. Now he has seen the difference

This trend has been dry for sometime. Where is everyone?

JayromWrites:
The Nigeria Premier League resumes Today

Hallelujah...

Subzero047:
Ndidi and Iwobi had very good matches today, easily the best players in their respective teams

This news got me so excited. Happy for Iwobinho and Ndidi

Odunayaw:
The relative we should both have is common sense Sir

Haha haha. Enjoy your evening sir

robosky02:
When it matter's most they imposed new comers on the coach leaving the boys that have blended

And the result...

God help Nigeria

Odunayaw:
You go just de talk anyhow. You de watch all the match for you to utter this nonsense?

Sorry to hurt your feelings sir. It seems you have a relative on the team.

maidaboi:
that is football oo sometimes you need luck which was not on our side

This team walloped all the local sides in friendlies with a total of 28 goals and 4 goals against only to go where it mattered the most and falter. 1 goal, 1 point and 2 goals against. What a shame!!!!

The NFF should be held responsible. Our league is still observing corona break

Let's move on...

Next is the u17 golden eaglets.

fabyom:
Ghana just scored a spectacular free kick! Wow!
Ghana 1- Nigeria 0

Forget this team. They should just return back. Village people following Bosso

Odunayaw:
Problem? Would you not applaud the grit of CIV for grinding out a draw. Football no be ludo na

I sincerely appreciate the grit of CIV but why we can't maintain a 1-0 lead is a problem. The only chance we have now is to beat Ghana and qualify for the semis. God help us

Odunayaw:
A certain Nwaeze

It seems Cote d Ivoire equalized at the 90th minute. That Nwaeze was red carded. NGA 1 CIV 1. Why do all our national teams have this problem of defense. I tire oooo

KosiGee:
Nigeria 1-0 Ivory Coast....goal scored in the 60th min.
63mins

Wonderful. Please who scored?

KosiGee:
Nigeria 1-0 Ivory Coast....goal scored in the 60th min.
63mins

Wonderful. Please who scored?

KosiGee:
Nigeria 1-0 Ivory Coast....goal scored in the 60th min.
63mins

Wonderful. Please who scored?

KosiGee:
0-0 so far.

Thanks bro. From which link are you streaming from?

Hello guys. It's been a long time on this trend. Please is any one following up with the u20 WAFU cup zone B tournament in Benin Republic? I heard the Flying eagles will be playing Cote d Ivoire today? Any update?

edi287:
I have a feeling the hold up with Lookman's switch is to see how he performs by the end of the season.
Southgate likes that guy too much to let him go easily.

Wahalla dey be that

History will remember Maradona

World football has lost an icon- Maradona

Tobias Lawal Makes U-Turn On Switch To Nigeria Despite Training With Super Eagles, Commits Future To Austria
Owngoalnigeria Nov 23, 2020 5:07 PM

LASK shot stopper Tobias Okiki Lawal has committed his international future to Austria just two months after training with the senior national team of Nigeria.

Lawal was part of the team that trained ahead of the friendly game against Algeria and Tunisia respectively but didn’t get to play in the games owing to administrative issues.

He however made an impression on Coach of the Nigerian team Gernot Rohr who was quick to point out that the young shot stopper will no doubt be a part of his team if his nationality issue is sorted.

Sorting it out means he will renounced his Austrian citizenship as the country does not allow dual nationality unless with special permission.

It appears Lawal has decided to stick with the Austrian team as he was part of their U21 team during the last international break but didn’t get to play in their 4-0 win over Andorra.

As a matter of fact he wasn’t even named on the bench for the game but from all indication he is willing to stick with Austria as it is highly unlikely that he will be offered a waiver to own another passport.

Schemerkhiz:
The Training Camp in Brazil won't be taking place anymore
While the U17/U20 FIFA Women's World Cup has been cancelled till 2022 with same host..

OK. Thanks for the info bro

Schemerkhiz:
Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum is reportedly setting up a groundwork to welcome fresh players into his squad as he Kicks off his reign as manager of the 11 times African champions

The newly appointed coach will organize a camp in Brazil in sync with the November international break where a number of new players (home based and Nigerian descent abroad) are expected to be present.

Thanks for the update, Schemerkhiz. But training camp in far away Brazil? The cost implication will be heavy on the NFF moving home based players there.

How about the U17 and U20 women world cup qualifiers? Has they been cancelled or postponed?

Icon4s:
NAIRALAND NIGERIAN FOOTBALL FANS (NNFF) AWARDS

NOMINATION OF AWARDS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Super Eagles have played all their matches for 2020, and to crown up all our analyses on Nigerian Players for the entire year, it is time for us to select players who have made more Impact than the others in various categories.

And, like it has always been, we need to nominate Monikers who will come up with the list of players in the various categories. Then, the entire house will do the voting.

NOTE: Being the Coordinator I am already part of the committee. No need to nominate Icon4s, so we need 6 more people who will join me.


All you need do is mention the Moniker you want to see in the awards Committee and CC: Icon4s and Bascovanveli. The Top 6 nominated monikers will join me in the Committee.

NOMINATION CLOSES 22ND NOVEMBER, 2020 @ 6PM (NIGERIAN TIME)

Let me open the floor:

I nominate Bascovanveli
Cc: Icon4s, Bascovanveli.

I nominate The Supernerd
Cc: Icon4s, Bascovanveli

Odunayaw:
Yep. Don't tell me you're afraid of qualification o

Haba! No na. Just putting my calculator to work