Osimhen set record as Eaglet retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Nigerian Golden Eaglets became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Nigeria won in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, and now in 2015 in Chile and has set a record of the first country to win the competition for the five times.

       

The Nigerian team won the maiden edition of FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1985 in China, the fifth edition of the tournament in 1993 in Japan, the twelfth edition of the tournament in 2007 in South Korea,the fifteenth held in the United Arab Emirates 2013 and again the sixteenth in Chile 2015.

Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015.

The penalty came as both sides were just finding their rhythm in the opening exchanges, Chato the culprit with a handball. Ebere saw his low effort saved brilliantly by Diarra, the No17’s follow up header hit the bar before a third bite of the cherry was blocked by the Malian defence.

Both sides had chances in a tense opening period, with Golden Eaglets skipper Kelechi Nwakali hitting just wide and Boubacar Traore seeing his glancing header tipped over by Akpan Udoh.

The second half saw the game burst into life, with Emmanuel Amuneke’s words clearly working their magic on the Nigerian youngsters. Osimhen shrugged off the challenge of Mamadou Fofana before hitting a wonderful dipping half volley towards goal, which Diarra spectacularly saved. Udochukwu Anumudu then smashed a thunderous effort at goal, which rebounded back off the crossbar and was cleared away.

Mali did not heed those warnings. Good approach play by substitute Chinedu Madueke saw him tee up Osimhen for his record-breaking goal, seeing him surpass the nine goals scored by Florent Sinama Pongolle in 2001 and Souleymane Coulibaly ten years later.

The holders doubled their advantage mere minutes later, with Bamgboye bursting down the Nigerian left before smashing a powerful effort at goal, Diarra standing little chance.

Despite a couple of late chances for Mali, from corner kicks, Nigeria retained possession for large spells and saw the game out to retain their crown. The jubilant scenes on the final whistle in Vina Del Mar will surely live long in the memories of these Nigerian heroes of the present, some of whom may just become the stars of the future.

World Cup U-20: Nigeria flying eagles crash out to Germany as Brazil survive

Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been send parking in the on-going FIFA U-20 World Cup by Germany after the lost 1-0.
      
The German side went ahead in the 19th minute through a fine finish shot beautiful executed by Levin Oztunali, was enough to see them through to the quarter final stage of the competition.

The Nigeria try coming back in the second half but they were not able to create enough chance and the few created was not converted by their forwards.

Germany will now face another Africa counterpart Mail in the round of last eight.

Meanwhile at the other end, Brazil who where in the same group together with the Nigeria Flying Eagles survive the scare of Uruguay after playing a goalless draw throughout the entire game but was able to progressed 5-4 after penalty shootout.

FIFA U20WC: Senegal keeper Saves 3 Penalties to put his side into Q/Finals

Ibrahima Sy saved three penalties as Senegal won a dramatic shootout against Ukraine to reach the last eight at New Zealand 2015.

     

This memorable climax came about after the sides were locked at 1-1 by the end of normal and extra time, with Artem Biesiedin’s well-worked opener in Auckland having been cancelled out by a late Sidy Sarr leveller. 

Flying Eagles Defeat Korea DPR to soar above them on the Log

Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Korea DPR 4-0 on their second group game in the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand
        
The Nigeria team scored all four goals in the second 45 minutes after a goalless first half against an Asians side which were beaten badly by the Eagles next opponent Hungary.

Saviour Godwin gave the Eagles the lead after heading home the first and also doubled it with three minutes while Kingsley Sokari increase the tally after he fired the ball past the Korean keeper to make it 3-0 before the substitute Isaac Success completed the route just less than six minutes of coming on.

Nigeria will now play Hungary in their next game, winning with much goals will surely give the Eagles advantage of qualifying into the next round.

Breaking News: Flying Eagles Coach Manu Garba releases 21 Man Squad for U-20 World Cup

Breaking news, the Coach of Flying Eagles Manu Garba and NFF has release 21 man squad list for the FIFA Under 20 World which will be taking place next month in New Zealand.

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See above image to view the names of the complete 21 man squad.

I don't yet have a complete World Cup team - Manu Garba

Flying Eagles of Nigeria coach Manu Garba has revealed ahead of 2015 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand that he does not yet have a complete team that will execute the tournament despite just wining  the 2015 CAF African Youth Championship in Senegal reported footballlive.ng  .
         
Garba has succeeded in guiding Nigeria to two trophies withing the space of two years having won the 2013 FIFA U17 championship in Dubai and just this weekend past, the CAF U20 AYC in Senegal.

In a chat with footballlive.ng, Garba 49, stated that the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success and other players who were absent at the AYC will still be given an opportunity to be in the team of the final screening exercise before the FIFA Under 20 tournament in New Zealand.

"This is a team that not play at 100 percent strength because we still have a couple of players that were not released from their clubs"

"We'll have player who will come join us later in the year to also compete for places in the world cup team. I believe that we'll do all we can to make sure that we win the world cup for Nigeria for the first time God willing" Manu  Garba Said.

Flying Eagles of Nigeria beats Congo 4-1 spot Semi's and seal U-20 World Cup ticket

Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a semi final spot in the ongoing African Youth Championship in Léopold Sédar Senghor stadium Senegal, and also booked their place in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand after their 4-1 win over Congo.
             
The Manu Garba side grabbed an emphatic victory over the Congolese despite being reduce to 10-men, Musa Muhammed brace and Ifeanyi Matthew with Taiwo Awoniyi' goals where enough for the Eagles to keep flying high in the tournament.

Nigeria remain top of their Group with 6 points from two games after beating host country Senegal in their opener last weekend.

The team will now be hoping of progressing further in the tournament has they secured a semi final spot and a ticket to feature in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup already.