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Sports8 years ago

U-23 Eagles beat Denmark, battle Germany in semifinal

Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles continued their superlative run at the ongoing Rio Olympics by beating Denmark 2-0 and setting up a semifinal battle against Germany. Led by...
Sports8 years ago

Siasia appoints Mikel captain as U-23 Eagles storm Brazil

Chelsea midfield ace John Mikel Obi has been appointed captain of the team by the head coach of the Nigeria Olympic team, Samson Siasia. Siasia said...
Sports8 years ago

Olympics: U-23 Eagles know opponents April 14, seeded in pot 2

African Under-23 champions, Nigeria would know their opponents on April 14 after being seeded in the second pot for the draws of the men’s football event...
Sports8 years ago

U-23 Eagles ready for Brazil, saays Amoo

In from Ripples Nigeria Assistant coach of the U-23 Eagles, Coach Fatai Amoo, has declared the team’s readiness to battle their Brazilian counterpart in an international...
Sports8 years ago

Brazil name Pereira, Rafihna for U-23 Eagles friendly

The Brazilian Football Confederation has announced a strong 22-man squad for the international friendly against Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles billed for March 24 at the Estadio Kleber...
Sports8 years ago

Buhari hails victorious U-23 Eagles

Nifemi Daniel President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the winning spirit of Nigeria’s U-23 team for gallantly defeating Algeria in the finals of the U-23 Africa Nations...
Sports8 years ago

Goalkeeper, ‘gods of soccer’ gave us Olympic ticket—Siasia

NifemiDaniel U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has attributed the team’s success at the African U-23 Championship to the heroic performance of his goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel and...
Sports8 years ago

Siasia, Pinnick back U-23 Eagles to beat Senegal

Nifemi Daniel Nigeria U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has warned his players that ‘It’s No Retreat No Surrender’ situation as they battle Senegal in the first...
Sports8 years ago

Siasia rescues ‘Cash strapped’ NFF, gives players $2300

Nifemi Daniel The financial crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is already affecting the U-23 Eagles who are currently participating at the African U-23 Championship...
Sports8 years ago

U-23 AFCON: Nigeria draw Algeria, play Senegal in semis

Nigeria’s quest for the 2016 Olympic ticket received a boost on Saturday as the U-23 Eagles booked their spot in the final four of the U-23...
Sports8 years ago

U-23 AFCON: Siasia laments team’s inconsistency

Nifemi Daniel U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has berated his players for their inconsistency after squandering a two goal lead in their 2-2 draw against Egypt...
Sports8 years ago

U-23 AFCON: Egypt protest to CAF as coach blames referee

Nifemi Daniel Following the 2-2 draw with Nigeria on Wednesday, the Egypt Football Association has confirmed they will file a complaint against Antoine Essouma, the referee...
Sports8 years ago

U-23 AFCON: Siasia eyes victory as Egypt plots Nigeria’s fall

Nifemi Daniel Its going a battle of Supremacy as Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles battle Egypt today (Wednesday) in the second match of the U-23 African Nations Cup...