Golden Eaglets avoid hosts Ghana in U17 AFCON qualifiers
The fierce rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will only be reignited in the knockout rounds of next month’s WAFU B U17 AFCON qualfiiers after the teams were drawn in separate first round groups.
The Black Starlets of Ghana head Group A along with Cote d’Ivoire and Benin, while defending champions Nigeria are in Group B pitched against Burkina Faso, Togo and Niger.
The top two teams will advance to the semifinals of the qualifying tournament with the finalists picking the tickets for the tournament proper.
The tournament kicks off on May 15.
Bosso: Finidi no risk to call Benjamin Frederick for must-win World Cup qualifiers
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso has said new Super Eagles coach Finidi George will not be taking any risks to invite Benjamin Frederick for next month’s must-win World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. Frederick, 18, has signed a four-year contract with Premier League club Brentford after he first shone with the Flying Eagles … Continue reading here ▶
Onyedika claims first top prize
The red-hot form of Raphael Onyedika recently has been rewarded with a Player of the Month Award for April by Club Brugge. Rapha had some highlights in april. 😮💨🌟 #POTM pic.twitter.com/Wwr0Quatzu — Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) May 1, 2024 It is his first such award since he joined the Belgian championship chasers in 2022 from … Continue reading here ▶
Amokachi may now be considered to head U23s after missing out on Super Eagles
Daniel Amokachi, who is being put forward by some influential politicians to assist Finidi George in the Super Eagles, could now be considered to lead the U23 national team. Finidi is clear he wants to choose those to assist him and Amokachi is not one of them. Head coach of the U23s is a post … Continue reading here ▶
Iwobi speaks on historic Premier League winner
Alex Iwobi has commented on scoring the winning goal for Fulham to win for the first time at Manchester United since 2003. On 24th February, 2024, the Super Eagles forward scored the goal that did a huge damage and stole the three points for the ‘Cottagers’ against Manchester United. Iwobi netted late into the game … Continue reading here ▶
Ekong closes in on comeback after AFCON injury
Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong is no closing in on a return to action with Greek club PAOK. Ekong was the AFCON MVP after he played through the pain of a thigh injury. He subsequently underwent surgery. The AFCON MVP revealed he has begun light training and physical exercises via his Instagram post as … Continue reading here ▶
