Tag: Golden Eaglets

The victory felt like a consolation prize after another failed qualification bid for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

The Eaglets secured their place at the last-four stage after a tense goalless draw with Burkina Faso on Saturday evening ...

The five-time world champions will begin their campaign in the tournament against Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Wednesday, 24 ...

The 59-year-old was also in charge of the team when they failed to qualify for this year’s U17 AFCON after ...

Expanded CAF U-17 AFCON kicks off without one of its most successful nations

The Golden Eaglets booked their ticket after Cote d’Ivoire, finalists, were designated as the hosts of the CAF U17 tournament

The Golden Eaglets were second best for most of the encounter and paid the price when they conceded in the ...

Victory meant the Golden Eaglets finished as group B winners and would now face the Baby Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire ...

To avoid a potentially tricky encounter against the in-form host nation Ghana in the semi-finals, the Eaglets need to secure ...

Rapha Adams’ powerful header in the 31st minute was the difference between the two West African neighbours.

Coach Garba is positive of better days ahead for his team.

Abdulmuiz Oladimeji, Rapha Adams, and captain Simon Cletus all missed promising goal-scoring chances on Thursday

The declaration of eligibility of all 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria ...

While many have questioned the rationale behind bringing Manu Garba back to handle the Golden Eaglets, the former Nigeria international ...

Throughout his career, Akuneto has displayed dedication and professionalism, qualities he promises to maintain if chosen for the Golden Eaglets ...

Beyond his 1985 World Cup triumph, Broderick-Imasuen’s legacy extended far and wide

Despite a flurry of opportunities and dominating possession, the Nigerian team were unable to convert their chances into goals, culminating ...

Indeed, the stakes are high for Thursday's contest billed for 8 p.m. at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.

Thursday's quarter-final clash is billed for Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers

The Eaglets came from behind twice before beating South Africa 3-2 in an entertaining clash at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaou.

With a place in the quarter-final still out of reach, Nigeria and South Africa need the best possible result from ...

The match began in dramatic fashion, with Morocco taking the lead in the 2nd minute through an unfortunate own goal ...

While the Eaglets squeezed out a lone-goal victory over Zambia at the weekend, the Morocans had it slightly better; beating ...

The defender who was voted Man-of-the-Match said attention to detail paved the way to victory over Zambia

While Ugabde is understandably pleased with the victory, he admitted in his post-match presser there is room for improvement from ...