The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has mandated pre-camp MRI scans for Golden Eaglet. This is to ensure players meet the correct age bracket, to prevent past incidents where teams were depleted. The NFF’s strict approach aims to maintain the integrity of player selection and prevent age-related issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Football … Read more
Manu Garba invites 51 players to Nigeria training camp for the upcoming WAFU B U-17 tournament. Despite the short preparation time, Garba is optimistic about assembling a strong team. Nigeria aims to bounce back from their previous setback and secure a spot in the U-17 World Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that with just under … Read more
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets crashed out of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup on Wednesday after losing 3-1 to The Netherlands in the Round of 16. Ajax Amsterdam U19 star, Sontje Hansen gave the Dutch an early lead in the 4th minute. Olakunle Junior Olusegun then restored parity for the Africans in the 12th minute. However, the … Read more
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria came from behind to beat Hungary 4-2 in their first Group B fixture at the 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup in Brazil. The Hungary team took the lead three minutes into the start of the game before Nigeria Captain levelled through Penalty. It didn’t take for the European team to … Read more