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Super Eagles striker and Rangers FC star Cyriel Dessers says he remains committed to representing Nigeria at the upcoming 2025 AFCON and dreams of playing at the 2026 World Cup. The 30-year-old also praised newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle, citing his structured style of play and past work...

Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeated host nation Egypt via penalties to clinch third place at the 2025 U-20 AFCON. A late goalkeeper substitution and inspired second-half performance sealed the 4-1 shootout win. Egypt scored early through Omar Osama, but Nigeria responded after halftime with a goal...

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles despite their 1-0 semi-final loss to South Africa at the 2025 U-20 AFCON, underscoring the team’s resilience and qualification for the U-20 World Cup. Nigeria lost narrowly to South Africa despite dominating possession and creating...

Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense 3-1 penalty shootout win against Senegal. The match ended goalless in regulation time. Flying Eagles triumphed 3-1 on penalties after a goalless full-time against...

The 2025 U-20 AFCON in Egypt heads into its quarterfinal stage with eight nations confirmed. But beyond the scores, the tournament’s unique format reveals deeper questions about access, development, and representation in African youth football. The tournament features 13 teams split into three...

Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Morocco in their second Group B match at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Captain Daniel Bameyi, who was named Man of the Match, praised his teammates and the coaching staff for their tactical discipline, acknowledging...