Europe Tour: Simon Cletus to lead Mavlon FC against Villarreal

Barring any last minute changes, Golden Eaglets' captain, Simon Cletus is expected to lead his club, Mavlon FC against Spanish side, Villarreal in a friendly game on Thursday, reports www.totorinews.com 

Mavlon Fc are currently in Spain on a training tour where they will be exposed to world -class football education under the tutelage of Juan Manuel Pavon Dominquez, a renowned Spanish youth coach and Juan Maria Cruz Arias, the highly experienced goalkeeper coach from Man City group.

The modest Nigerian club side defeated Villaviciosa 2-0 in a friendly game played last week and it is expected that the game against Villarreal will be tougher judging by the pedigree of the club according to what Cletus told Totori News in an exclusive chat.

"It is a great privilege for Mavlon Fc to be in Europe on a training tour and I sincerely thank the management of club. Our game against Villarreal will be tough, tougher than Villaviciosa, I think," Cletus said.

"Villarreal is a very strong club, with rich football tradition and philosophy. So, we know that the game will not be easy, but we will give our best on the pitch to get a favourable result.

He noted that despite the change of weather in Europe, him and his teammates have adapted strongly to the atmosphere and he hopes that Mavlon will give a good account of themselves," he concluded.

Stephen Abah: Former Golden Eaglets' forward joins Jablonec

By Wale Mustapha 

Czech Republic Super Liga side, Jablonec have completed the signing of former Nigerian youth international, Stephen Abah from Mavlon FC.

Abah put pen to paper after a successful trials and was able to convinced the club hierarchy with his skills. 

Abah who was one of the Golden Eaglets' players that excelled at the 2022 WAFU U17 tournament in Ghana will continue his progression.

The terrific wing forward, who reflects speed, skill and strength, became goalkeepers' nightmare in Europe after scoring six goals in trial matches for the club to the delight of the technical crew and management of FC Jablonec.

Abah's remarkable performance has however earned him a three year deal with Jablonec and expected to help the club achieve greatness in t

he process. 

"Simon Cletus will return to classroom after WAFU tournament" - Mavlon Boss reveals

 

President of Mavlon FC, Barrister Kenneth Agadagba has disclosed that captain of Nigeria U17 boys national team, Simon Cletus will not be rushed into moving abroad after his participation at the ongoing WAFU B Cup Championship in Ghana. 

Bar. Agadagba said that the club is fully focused on the development of Cletus and other young talented footballers in their fold and the club is following that template.

He noted that the young player who is the captain of Golden Eaglets is still undergoing academic development and will be encouraged to complete the process.

"We at Mavlon are keenly interested in the development of our players. We are happy with the positive news coming from Cletus and his fellow Eaglets, but the essence is yet to be achieved.

"Cletus has been attracting interest from some top European clubs for almost a year now, especially after the Viarregio Cup in Italy this February. We are happy, but not in a hurry.

"He will go back to school in Lagos after WAFU B U17 tournament in Accra and our prayer is for the Golden Eaglets to excel at the tournament.

"There is no premiership club interest for him. These are mere speculations in the media. He is just 16 years old and no foreign football for him.

"We will continue to use our template for his development," he concluded.

Golden Eaglets will tackle Niger in the second game in the tournament this Sunday at 7pm Nigeria time. Cletus was voted the MVP in the goalless affair with Burkina Faso on Thursday.

Golden Eaglets is intact, news of failed MRI test is false alarm

The news that first team members of Golden Eaglets failed MRI test is not correct. The team is intact.

Football fans in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and it's environs that have been watching the training sessions friendly matches of the Golden Eaglets can bear witness that the team is taking shape and remained intact. 

Please if you live in Abuja, feel free to come and watch the Eaglets train at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja stadium. You can find out.

The MRI test conducted by the NFF found few players on grade 5 and these players are out. 

The pass grade is from grades 1 - 5, but the policy of NFF is that players on grade 5 will not be taken to the competition venue because they may fall into grade 6 when CAF conduct their own MRI test due to the fact that the borderline between grade 5 and 6 is very little.

In order to avoid that risk, the NFF insists that only players from grade 1 - 4 will represent Nigeria at the International tournament.

The team played another friendly game today and defeated Turbo touch academy 2-0.

Lagos FA Boss hails Manu Garba's appointment as Golden Eaglets' coach

Lagos State Football Association Chairman, Hajji Liameed Olawale Gafar, has congratulated Manu Garba, on his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigeria U17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets. 

Manu Garba's first tenure as Eaglets Manager saw him handling footballers such as Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success, Francis Uzoho, Chidiebere Nwakali and Musa Muhammed to victory at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup.

 

According to Hajji Gafar, he believes that this experience makes Manu Garba the ideal candidate to lead the Golden Eaglets to new heights.

The coach who returns for his third stint with the team has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the current crop of players to next month's WAFU B U17 Championship which serves as qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently appointed the former Flying Eagles manager as the Golden Eaglets' head coach.

Hajji Gafar harped on the need to make talents discovered at the NFF/NPFL U17 Youth League a priority by the gaffer. 

"I would like to congratulate you (Manu Garba) on your appointment as the new head coach of the Golden Eaglets," said Hajji Gafar, NFF/NPFL Youth Development Coordinator (Southwest Zone).

"I strongly believe your rich experience in coaching young talents will propel our development football brand, the Golden Eaglets, to the pedestal we have always desired it to be."

"I urge you to strive for nothing but excellence, be open to constructive criticisms and be your own man.

"The leadership of NFF has set the ball rolling through NPFL before appointing Manu Garba so the screening exercise for players should be a walk in the park. 

"I appeal that the new U17 team should be built around NPFL Youth League players across Nigeria. 

"The 17 top talents from the Southwest zone include Abiodun Olawoye (Shooting Stars), Oguniran Mujeeb Tomiwa (Shooting Stars), Samad Adekunle (Shooting Stars), Taofeek Afolabi Samad (Shooting Stars), Aribo Faith (Remo Stars), Olasunkanmi Abass (Remo Stars), Adejimi Peter (Remo Stars), Olatunji Olamilekan (Remo Stars) and Olaniyo Precious (Remo Stars)." 

"Others are Yusuf Abdullahi (Sporting Lagos), Oluwaseun Akanji (Sporting Lagos), Edward Ochigbo (Sporting Lagos), Naziru Yusuf (Sporting Lagos), Michael Awelewa (Sporting Lagos), Samuel Ita Umoh (Sporting Lagos), Afolabi Omobolaji Oluwasegun (Sunshine Stars) and Kehinde Oluwole (Sunshine Stars)."

"This should enable NFF/NPFL clubs and coaches of these young prodigies benefit fully from where they've been sowing," Hajji Gafar concluded.

Coach Adedeji Adeyemi: An expert in talent's grooming, development

 

Coach Adedeji Anthony Adeyemi is an Nigerian who is plying his trade in the Swiss league.

During his playing days, Adedeji Adeyemi won Oba Cup with Stationery stores.

He hails from Ondo state but was born and bred in Lagos State.

Coach Adedeji Adeyemi's passion for Nigerian National teams is unparalleled and unmatched.

Coach Adedeji Anthony Adeyemi was a regular caller on Brilla FM Sports program, also pundit of Afrosport during FIFA Women's World Cup, African Cup of Nations, AFCON and World Cup qualifiers with Afrosport, pundit on Jordan FM Lagos during Nation's cup, Sportsville program on Channels TV.

Coach Adedeji Anthony Adeyemi in a recent chat with Sportsgister Nigeria talked about his Coach sojourn in Europe and penchant for youth development.

" I have heard people saying that l have no experience when it comes to coaching"

"I started coaching job, January 2009, when the professional team I was playing for then, the team U-16 female side was about to go on relegation and the president sacked the coach of the team and asked me to take over because I was training U-7 youth team then, I took over for 6 months and rescued the team from relegation".

"June 2009 , I went to a club called FC Dübendorf, I coached youth teams for 6 years, started with U14 ( in June 2009 to June 2010) then I was promoted to U16 (in June 2010-2016) won best Coca Cola Youth League and runner's in FA Cup, lost in FA Cup in semi finals both lost were penalty shootouts".

"June 2016) l went to FC Rüti U23, I was there for 2 years. I left in 2018 after winning the U23 League for them. 

"June 2018) a club called FC Kloten ZH came for my service, they were playing second professional league. I coached them for a year, brought them to 4th position, that's team that's always finished in 8th & 9th position".

"June 2019, I joined another professional club called FC Winterthur U16 I took them to FA Cup final we couldn't play the final due to COVID 19 in June 2020".

"January 2021, I joined a regional team called FC Gossau ZH playing regional Liga 2.

They are also always in 9th and 10th position in table and when I took over, I brought them to second position and went to playoff, but we lost through penalties shootout. Then I left them after 2 years".

"I later joined FC Witikon 2 Liga in 2023 as first assistant coach and promoted to head coach 2024 January".

"I have spent most of my coaching times with youth teams, I am so passionate about grooming and developing the youth," he said. 

Coach Adedeji Adeyemi is a patriotic and passionate Nigerian who believes in rendering selfless service to the nation.

He holds UEFA License B Coaching Certificate with many other certificates in coaching and football philosophy.

Coach Adedeji Adeyemi has joined other Nigerian coaches who have applied for the vacant Super Eagles and Golden Eaglets' coaching jobs.

SportsGister wishes him the best in his bid to develop our football talents at the national team levels.

U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets secure quarterfinal place with comeback win over South Africa

 

Nigeria sailed into the last eight of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria with a 3-2 defeat of South Africa’s Amajimbo in an interesting encounter in Constantine on Saturday night.

 

Five-time world champions Nigeria, who pipped Zambia 1-0 in their opening match but then lost by the same margin to Morocco in their second game, fell behind as early as the 6^th minute when Amajimbo drew the first blood by converting from their very first corner kick.

 

The Eaglets had the ball in the net four minutes later but it was ruled off-side. They continued to knock as Tockukwu Ogbadibo’s shot proved too weak to trouble the opposing goalkeeper and Light Eke’s header missed target.

 

Charles Agada, who also had been knocking on the door, brought Nigeria level in the 33^rd minute when he nodded into the net from a corner kick with South Africa’s goalkeeper in no man’s land.

 

South Africa shot ahead once more but Light Eke restored Nigeria into the game two minutes after the restart.

 

Abubakar Abdullahi shot Nigeria into the lead for the first time in the match in the 63^rd minute, and it remained that way as the Eaglets finished with six points and in second place in Group B, behind Morocco who also ended with six points but with superior goals difference.   

U17 AFCON: Yahaya Lawali making us proud with back to back MOTM awards - Mahanaim Academy

 

Mahanaim Football Academy product, Yahaya Lawali, is flying high with the footballing principles learnt from the academy at the CAF U17 AFCON with two back-to-back Man of the match awards he won in the first two matches played in Algeria.

Yahaya Lawali won the MOTM award in Nigeria's 1-nil win against Zambia in the first match and also won the award again in the Golden Eaglets 1-nil loss to Morocco in the second match.

Yahaya completed 41 passes with great runs, pullouts and interceptions as a right back against Zambia and he completed 31 passes after starting as right back before moving to the midfield as the Eaglets lost to Morocco.

The CAF technical study group thus picked him as the best player in these two matches. 

Yahaya Danjuma Lawali is the vice-captain of the Golden Eaglets as the team continues to push to earn a World Cup spot in the cadet championship.

The entire team of Mahanaim have expresses delight with the exploit of one of them as they urge him not to relent in making them proud with excellent performance at the championship. 

Amoo named in Allsvenskan Young Player of the Year nominees

 

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo 

 

Nigerian wonder kid, Akinkunmi Amoo has been rewarded for his brilliant performance in the 2021 Allsvenskan with Hammarby IF.

 

The former Golden Eaglet midfield maestro joined the Swedish side towards the end of last season but has become a major part of the club this campaign scoring goals and also creating for his teammates. 

 

The-19-year-old has featured in 28 league games this campaign, starting 20 of those games, scoring 9 goals, and also adding 4 assist to his name with his 13 goals involvement putting him second in the club just behind Gustav Ludwigson who is on 14. 

 

Amoo’s performance in the league also saw him clinch several man-of-the-match awards this campaign with the attacking midfielder also named in the team of the week for no fewer than 7 times. 

 

According to Discovery+ Sport, the attacker will slog it out with the duo of Veljko

Birmancevic who also has a good record of 9 goals and 2 assist with Hampus Finndel of Djurgadens IF the other player on the list. 

 

The nomination will come as yet another boost in the stock of Amoo who is attracting plenty of interest from a host of top clubs in Europe with former European Champions Ajax quoted to be interested in the player.

Allsvenskan: Amoo shoots Hammarby back to winning ways with seventh league goal

 

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo

Nigerian midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo made a scoring return to the starting XI for Swedish side Hammarby IF as he scored the game’s only goal to lead them to an important 1-0 win over AIK on Sunday.

 

Without a win in their last two games, Head Coach Milos Milojevic corrected his last two matchday mistakes as he returned the quick footed midfielder to the starting XI pushing him further upfront to join the attack.

 

The 19-year-old Amoo however hit the ground running from the blast of the whistle, with the game’s first real opportunity falling to the Nigerian after the half hour mark, as Amoo brilliantly dribbled past three markers before seeing his goal bound effort deflected wide for a corner kick.

 

The visitors then had a chance of their own at the other end but goalkeeper Dvid Ousted had to be alert to deny Nabil Bahoui from opening the scoring.

 

A mistake at the back almost proved costly for the host but AIK failed to capitalise with both teams going into the break level at 0-0, with Amoo's effort the closest the host came to finding a goal.

 

The second half however started in similar scenario with the hosts breaking from a swift counter attack as fellow strike partner Gustav Ludwigson dribbled past his marker before squaring up for the Nigerian who made no mistake to stab home the opener just before the hour mark.

 

The goal brought out the best in Hammarby and they soon found the net again but this time the visitors were spared with the referee whistle coming to their rescue for an offside call.

 

Clearly not satisfied by the solitary goal, Amoo almost doubled his side's lead fifteen minutes from time but his well taken shot was matched by goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt in goal for AIK.

 

The visitors then had a chance to steal a point at the dead but fired wide from close range as Amoo’s strike proved to be the difference for Hammerby who returned to winning ways.

 

The strike took the 19-year-old tally to 7 league goals for the campaign with the midfielder also chipping in 3 assists to his name.

Hammarby have also moved up to sixth on the log with 37 points gathered in 23 league matches. 

They will next be taking on Ostersunds in the Matchday 24 encounter.

Hon Mailantarki reveals plans on Football Players Development

....As MCFA Kick Start Lagos Scouting Tourney Brightly 

Adamu Usman Ahmed

Gombe State is on the verge of becoming a hub of football players development in Northeastern Nigeria as the President of Mailantarki Care Football Academy (MCFA) Hon Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki disclosed the latest development on the academy scheduled programs in Nigeria and abroad. 

The academy has in the past few weeks concluded its mega screening exercise across states in Northern Nigeria under the tutelage of ex-National U-17 gaffer Manu Garba where 40 talented players were selected to represent the MCFA in its upcoming scouting tournaments scheduled to hold in Lagos on Tuesday with another coming in October to be hosted in Gombe the base of MCFA all courtesy of the ex-lawmaker in partnership with UDE sports management limited Lagos. 

Mailantarki further stated in an interview that part of his effort to ensure talented footballers have secure advanced careers in the oversee include foreign scouting trips were his boys will as well avail to directors and agents for the luckiest ones to seal career deals. 

The Abuja based politician and business mogul had recently returned from Europe where he sealed partnership deals with top clubs in Portugal and France as part of his commitment and passion in promoting talented players from his home state Gombe and Nigeria at large. 

European clubs licensed scout/agent, Swedish football administrator Patrick Mork will lead other Scouters in the Lagos scouting tourney where MCFA got better of its opponent Schimchi FC in the opener courtesy Ibrahim Muhammed lone goal on Tuesday while Ahmed Muhammed Lamido scored in another victory for the Mailantarki boys the following day against Akure's Mandot FC all actions was held at the legacy football pitch Surulere, Lagos as lads from various clubs continue to showcase their talents for possible football career deals across European clubs.

Edun Quadri: the exquisite young player who is set for great things

By Wale Mustapha

Edun Quadri is one of Nigeria brightest young talents, who will soon be a key member of the country's national teams for many years to come.

The young midfielder has shown what he will become at a bigger stage when he featured for Nigeria's U17 World Cup in 2019. 

Quadri showed a desire to win the ball, while he also dictate the play with excellent passing abilities. 

Quadri, a product of G12 Football Club in Lagos now need that transitional progression from youth ranks to the main national team.

The 18 year old will be a useful link between the defence and the attack, while he is also a brilliant set piece taker.

If the would be handlers of Nigeria's U20 team will want to achieve positives results, Quadri need to be included in the fold for his craft and intelligence in midfield.

At such a young age, he has a fantastic sense of ball usage and it makes you wonder why he is not playing in top flight league yet. 

If Quadri can keep up this prolific form, then I have no doubt that he will eventually get his dream move to a bigger club and will leave his mark in years to come. 

We don’t know what will happen but one thing is for certain is that Quadri has a big future and only he can shape it.

Meet Samuel Akere, one for the future

By Wale Mustapha

In the face of searching for that needed players that will lighten up Super Eagles' midfield in the nearest future it is time for those concern to beam their search light on one player that fits the bill.

His name is Samuel Akere.

17 year old midfielder is one of the players that need to be monitored and nurtured for the future. 

Akere is a player of G12 Football Academy in Lagos State. 

Akere, an attacking midfielder with a crafty left foot that he uses to pierce opponents' defense is the one to be monitored and well nurtured as he has the potentials needed to be one of the greatest players for Nigeria. 

The 17 year old player was part of Nigeria's Golden Eaglets team that participated in the U17 Junior West African Championship held in Lome, Togo this year. 

Akere was one of star performers for Vandrezzer FC in the NNL last season as he ensured the Lagos based team beat the drop in their first ever outing in the country's second tier division. 

The young midfielder has since returned to his parent club, the G12 Football Club in Lagos and looking forward to another bigger opportunities as new season beckons.

Akinkunmi Amoo Bags MOTM, player of the week awards after excellent display against Goteborg

Former U-17 attacking midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo, has been rewarded for his fantastic display on match day 20 of the Swedish Allsvenkan, after being named player of the week, in the match against Goteborg on Thursday night. 

The 19-year-old was in a league of his own, producing series of fine display for the host as he scored once and assisted another to help  his side secure a vital  3-0 win over Goteborg; a performance which caught the eyes of series of renowned media outlets in Sweden and Europe at large.

 

According to Sweden based media outfit Discovery+ Sport, the performance of the 19-year-old was enough to name him the best player, as his all round display was a joy to watch.

 

“After being outside of the starting eleven for a period, Amoo is back with a message against IFK Goteborg. It was a goal, an assist and there were other contributions. For the fine and match-deciding effort, the Hammarby player is the player of the round" says Discovery + Sport.

The former Golden Eaglet man,on Thursday night, put Hammarby ahead after just six minutes before setting up Aziz Ouattara for the second goal and just before the half time with Vladimir Rodic, sealing the win with a fine finish twenty minutes from time. 

Amoo 19, is now Hammarby second top scorer in the league in this campaign with 6 goals, two behind striker Gustav Ludwigson- with the Nigerian also registering 3 assist to take his goals involvement to 9 thus far in the ongoing season.

Akinkunmi Amoo's screamer inspires Hammerby to victory over Goteborg in Sweden

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo 

Nigerian attacker Akinkumi Amoo continued his superb form from the midfield for Swedish side, Hammarby IF,  as he scored and set up another, to  lead them to a one-sided 3-0 win over IFK Goteborg.

 

Still raving from his match winning performance four days ago, the 19-year-old kept his place in the starting XI , as Head Coach, Milos Milojevic made a host of changes for the hosts as he pushed Amoo further up to support the attackers.

 

The former golden Eaglet star man, needed just six minutes to hit the ball running as he put the hosts ahead with a ferocious strike hitting the ball beyond the goalkeeper, from 30 yards out to make it 1-0; although,  it was much to the  Joy of the player and the home fans.

 

Amoo almost made it 2-0 ten minutes later, as the player exchanged passes with Aziz before he then set up Gustav Ludwigson- who failed to keep his cool while firing straight at the goalkeeper with the goal post at his mercy.

 

The visitors however, had chances of their own at the other end but the host goalkeeper stood his ground before the impressive Amoo had yet another effort saved by the visitor’s goalkeeper on 23 minutes.

 

With half time whistle just minutes away, the hosts doubled their lead with a goal made in Africa as the most efficient Amoo delivered a perfect cross into the part of Ivorian Aziz Mohammed, who redeemed himself in the second time of asking to make it 2-0.

 

Amoo was then involved again two minutes after the break as the fleet footed midfielder, danced his way past several Goteborg players before his fierce shot from the edge of the box rattled the woodwork.

 

The hosts also went on to claim their 3rd goal twenty minutes from time when a moment of magic from Vladimir Rodic, who tipped the ball over the goalkeeper to make it 3-0  which brought moments of exhilaration to Amoo and his teammates.

 

The Nigerian was  substituted to a sounding ovation- twelve minutes before the end of 90 minutes; as Hammarby claimed their 9th win of the campaign, to move up 33 points, just 5 points behind 3rd place Malmo in the race for European places.

 

Amoo who was deservedly named the man of the match, and has now taken his goals involvement to 9 in the league (6 goals, 3 assists), having just started 13 of the 19 games he has featured in.

Akinkunmi Amoo promised Hammarby more headed goals, set sights on Goteborg clash

Adedapo Abdulquadir 

Former Golden Eaglet winger Akinkunmi Amoo has revealed that he is not a player shy of scoring with his head after his lone strike earned his Hammarby IF side, secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over Varbergs, on Monday night.

The 19-year-old headed home from a Astri Slimani cross, despite not been the tallest in the field with the attacker showing great skills and composure to score what proved to be his 5th league goal, of the campaign. 

Speaking to the club media after the match,  heroic Akinkunmi Amoo, expressed confidence in his ability to score more goals with his head; But laughed off suggestions that,  his height could limit him to score more goals with his feat, than his head. 

“If you watch the game from the beginning, I headed a lot of balls, so it doesn't mean when you are short you can’t head ball accurately. I timed balls well against Varbergs and went for it,” Amoo added. 

The tricky winger went on to praise his side spirited efforts in the game whilst also hailing his coaches for their doggedness.  

“Physical game, pretty tough for us. Team spirit was excellent and we kept the lead Confidently. I appreciate my teammates and the technical staff for this crucial goal; even though, it was built from our work in the training,” Amoo concluded. 

As the Eagle is expected to file out on Thursday night when his side take to the field against IFK Goteborg on match day 20 of the Allsvenskan, Akinkunmi Amoo remains upbeat in grinding out victory as well.

Allsvenskan: Amoo lone strike secures vital home win for Hammarby

 

 Adedapo Abdulquadir 

Former Golden Eaglets forward Akinkunmi Amoo was the match hero for Swedish side Hammerby IF as he scored the game’s only goal to earn them a 1-0 win over Varbergs BoIS.

Still smarting from the shock 4-1 loss in their last league outing away at Djurgadens, head coach Milos Milojevic rang in the changes with Amoo returning the starting XI having sat out last week’s embarrassing loss.

The 19-year-old hit the ball running from the blast of the whistle and was involved in the game’s first real chance when he combined with Astri Slimani to set up skipper Bojanic but the midfielder failed to keep his effort on target.

The visitors then grew into the game and had chances of their own twice but the hosts goalkeeper was up to the task as he kept his cool to keep the game goalless after the hour mark.

With the half time whistle seconds away, the tricky Nigerian opened scoring as he robbed defender Joakim Linder off the ball before setting up Selmani who then crossed graciously to the head of the Nigerian to make it 1-0 much to the frustration of the visitors who were hoping for a foul on the build up to the goal.

Amoo was then involved again moments into the second half as he came close to doubling the hosts lead but a quick rush out from the goalkeeper denied the former golden Eaglet star from making it 2-0.

Gombe United Appoints Manu Garba as Technical Adviser

Nigeria Professional Football League returnee Gombe United Football Club has agreed terms with Golden Eaglet Coach Manu Garba (OON) to take over as Technical Adviser with immediate effect.

Golden Eaglets Arrive Niamey, Relish Menas’ Test

The Golden Eaglets have arrived in Niamey for their Africa U17 Cup of Nations qualifier against Junior Menas of Niger Republic, taking place on Saturday. Camped at the Royal Palace Hotel, the players have expressed confidence ahead of the crucial game.

Eaglets Secure Narrow win over Niger Republic

FIFA U17 World Cup defending champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their campaign for the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Madagascar 2017 with a narrow 1-0 win against Junior Menas of Niger Republic at the Abuja National Stadium on Saturday.