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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 8:17am On May 31, 2015 |
Reminders: 1ST MATCH: JUNE 1ST- MONDAY-2AM 2ND MATCH: JUNE 4TH-THURSDAY- 5AM 3RD MATCH: JUNE 7TH -SUNDAY- 6AM 3 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by wordychap: 8:18am On May 31, 2015 |
hmm
nigeria vs sen 1-0
bra vs port 1-0
port vs sen 3-0
mathematically,
nigeria vs bra o-3
but Thank God football is not mathematics 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by fujirice: 8:19am On May 31, 2015 |
aodis:Una don come again abi? What if they are not under 20 nko? OR what if they are? What d'u stand to gain in these back and forth Qs? Abeg let's concentrate on the competition. And to answer your question, yes, they are under 20 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by eterisan(m): 8:26am On May 31, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:Please Mr................ Would u allow ur sister behave this way. Chimamanda Adichie n those names u mentioned wouldnt be where they are if the utilize every opportunity to insult a human being(a man) imagine telling someone to shove wateva down his azzzz. Must she reply with insults? Na so normal human being de behave? The issue here is flying eagles not safarigirl and her attitude towards men on nairaland. I dont like being drawn into e fights so i rarely comment on nairaland. Like she said she is 'mentally unstable'. I think she needs a job or maybe she needs love #AWONIYI. Ones standing or status on nairaland doesnt determine status in life. Plzzz this thread has been derailed enough. Mek una let silent followers like us follow in peace. I came here to pass free time n enjoy myself not to observe fight or run commentary on one. I nor b commentator. Peace! 3 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 8:26am On May 31, 2015 |
Comparisons with 1987 are not valid, whilst the 87 team was good they were fairly naive too. In 1985, it was the under 16 that Nigeria won, not the under 17 . The boys were just 14, 15. And they were not overaged. In 1987, these boys were not even 18. Ugbade played in 1987 and 1989 WYCs. The team was good but naive. The 1989 team was not as good but they played in the final. Now, we already have players in Europe, even those that are not yet in Europehave had trials. There is no naivety. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 8:31am On May 31, 2015 |
Icon4s:like I said, pundits the world over tipped Mexico to beat Mali. The same pundits who are tipping Brazil to beat Nigeria based on pedigree. This is not based on U17 showing, but based on past performances in the U20 tournament, which you would know, Mali does not have a strong pedigree compared to Mexico. If pundits were judging based on the U17, then Nigeria should have been favourites to win Brazil and not the other way around. I hope you now understand where the soccer pundits base their judgment. Once again, Mali who last won an U20 game over a decade ago, pulled off an upset on Mexico, who have won the cup multiple times. Good morning |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 8:39am On May 31, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Yahaya Fights Moses Simon for Brazil Start At Last Training Session[/size]  It will be a straight fight between Musa Yahaya and Moses Simon for who will start for the Flying Eagles against Brazil on Monday in an opening U20 World Cup clash in New Zealand. Musa Yahaya appears to be ahead in this battle as he was again considered ahead of Gent forward Moses Simon in Sunday’s final training before the showdown against the five-time champions. Otherwise, coach Manu Garba appears to have settled for a defence of skipper Musa Mohammed, Mustapha Abdullahi, Wilfred Ndidi and Zaharadeen Bello to give cover to goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo. The midfield has defensive midfielder Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Ifeanyi Matthew playing a more attacking role in the engine room with Kelechi Iheanacho enjoying a free role while playing behind the twin strikers – Taiwo Awoniyi and Isaac Success. The likes of birthday boy Kingsley Sokari and Godwin Saviour could also be introduced at some point in the fray. On-form Saviour could play either in midfield or as second striker with Sokari is a good cover for Iheanacho. Meanwhile, Monday’s U20 World Cup Group E match between Nigeria and Brazil will be handled by Italian referee Orsato Danielle to be assisted by compatriots Tonolini Mauro and Manganelli Lorenzo as well as Liani Liran from Israel. Kick-off of the opening Group E showdown will be 1pm local time, which is 2am on Monday in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the Flying Eagles will be cheered on by at least 60 Nigerians who are resident in New Zealand. The fans are expected to make the five-hour bus ride from Auckland to New Plymouth. Nigerian High Commissioner to Australia, who also supervises New Zealand, Cecilia Yahaya, has also confirmed she will attend the match. [/b] 3 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 8:50am On May 31, 2015 |
joseph1013: The more I read this kind of news, the faster I think we need to sack Stephen Keshi. Just last week, the Super Eagles played a goalless draw with Spotlight FC and Keshi said he was satisfied with the performance. This was the same Spotlight team that the Flying Eagles beat 3-1 back in January in Katsina and after the win, Garba said that though the win was commendable, he knows his team can still do better. Two coaches. Two different mentality. 8 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by mrham03(m): 9:19am On May 31, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:which means the flying eagles can easily beat keshi's super eagles and thats not good. I know thats keshi's last chance, if he messes around he wont get to coach any national team in naija again. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 9:34am On May 31, 2015 |
In 1985, our under 16 was chosen from secondary schools. Age cheating started when we started picking from the league. Also, Nigeria would have had a world class by 1990 if the kids were allowed to go abroad. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by olaorire: 9:40am On May 31, 2015 |
what day & what time will Nigeria u-20 play brazil & will the match be shown on local tv stations? |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 9:44am On May 31, 2015 |
Fatal Atere was 13 years old when Nigeria won the 1985 trophy. He was captain in 1987 when we won silver. He was to be signed by tottenham but Nff blocked it. That is how a talent disappeared. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by khattab02: 9:58am On May 31, 2015 |
CFCfan:  chei! Na wa oooooo... Not even a goal scored! Lets hope this is our time!!! #Go flying Eagles!! |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by samueld0(m): 10:09am On May 31, 2015 |
safarigirl: Ok spot on I was wrong on Enaholo too |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 10:10am On May 31, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Big Match Feature:U20 WCup Nigeria v Brazil, Fans Anxious[/size]  Sadly it will played in the wee hours of the morning and may not get the deserving audience as most viewing centers are still coming to grips with the paralysis caused by the acute fuel shortage being experienced within the country's borders presently. Furthermore since the U20 WC in New Zealand is being shown by StarTimes - who have supposedly obtained the exclusive broadcast rights - accessibility will also be a problem for those who only have terrestrial TV. Nevertheless the game between Nigeria and Brazil in on Monday in New Plymouth remains gargantuan if not for two specific reasons. Slow and Steady wins the race First of all it will put on world display a team that has been built the right way and that has not been hastily thrown together or for lack of a better term “the Naija way” weeks before a tournament. Their development has been transparent, gradual , and void of any controversy. In one word proper. Three years ago the core of the team were introduced to us as the U17 World Champions. They are now back with their newer exceptional mates to vie for next stage in the Fifa age group tourneys under the continued and amazing tutelage of coach Manua Garba who assumed the reigns when the late great Yemi Tella passed away. Nigerian fans can smell the Cup....but will they raise it ? They are back to show the world what Africa already knows namely that the African champion is not just a team of athletically gifted players like their dead ball specialist Captain Courageous Musa, Mr. Beng-beng-beng Taiwo Awoniyi or Manchester City’s wunderkind Ihenacho - but one that plays to instructions and is simply unflappable. So if the Flying Eagles tame Brazil and go on to at least dress for the Final game in Auckland on June the 20th it will underline in full effect and for all to witness, the proper modus operandi deployed by the NFF and hopefully spawn its replication at each and every level from now on. Breaking the Jinx The game is also of major significance because against Nigeria the Brazilians up till now have been simply better. In the four times the two teams have faced each other, Nigeria has only managed one draw and has lost all other games. Worse still, Nigeria has failed to hit the back of the Seleção Sub-20 Net even once while allowing in an eye popping nine goals. This means (when one eliminates the solitary 0-0 draw) that the South Americans score an average of three times each game against the West Africans or every 30 minutes. Even against Argentina the team with 6 WC titles and one more than Brazil, has Nigeria had a better time. Everybody in the Nigeria is aware of this whammy and are praying to end this jinx once and for all at the Stadium Taranaki. So when Manu Garba (above) says "We are a united team who have conquered the world at the U-17 level and I believe we are ready to take on any team. We are confident in our ability to beat Brazil” he speaks for millions and correctly reflects the ‘stimmung’ in the big cities such as Lagos, to the deep interior to places Orlu or Epe where the fans are just as dedicated and wishful. Well fate may be on Garba’s side because the Brazilians are arriving in New Zealand not with their usual flair and swagger. Simply put they toiled during the continental qualifiers and sputtered in pre-tournament friendlies making people scratch their heads and ask if this was not the same country that had scored more goals at this level that anybody else, while introducing us to the likes of Ronaldinho, Kaka and Oscar? Seemingly the big wigs at the CBF ( the Brazilian Football Association) were just as perplexed and made a coaching change on May the 8th just days before the tournament by forcing out Alexandre Gallo. Their new coach is Rogério Micale[ and while he hopes that three weeks will be enough time for his team to understand his Play Book and play according to his wishes, he is already very wary of the Flying Eagles saying ‘Nigeria always cause us problems. They’re a strong team, technically good with good players.’ Never have truer words been said. Game Time: 2 AM (WAT) Monday June 1st New Plymouth, Stadium Taranaki, Projected Game Time Conditions: 12 Celsius Humidity 85% Wind 6.8 MPH [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 10:16am On May 31, 2015 |
khattab02:at least 4 of those 9 goals will be pulled back tomorrow morning #justbelieve  |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by perhaps101: 10:26am On May 31, 2015 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by perhaps101: 10:26am On May 31, 2015 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by perhaps101: 10:26am On May 31, 2015 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by perhaps101: 10:27am On May 31, 2015 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 10:33am On May 31, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Iheanacho: I want to be best player in the world[/size]  Flying Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho has said his biggest dream is to be crowned the best footballer in the world. Manchester City starlet Iheanacho, who only turned 18 in December, is in New Zealand with Nigeria for the FIFA U20 World Cup and all eyes are on him after he was voted the MVP of the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Iheanacho has been the most popular Nigeria star for media interviews here in New Zealand and he revealed his biggest dream to FIFA TV. He declared: “I hope to continue to make progress in my career and one day be the best player in the world. I hope God will help me to achieve this. That’s my dream.” Manchester City watch Flying Eagles Iheanacho scored six goals as Nigeria won a record fourth U17 World Cup title in superb style two years and he said he wishes to surpass this with the U20s. “I am 100% ready to make an impact at this World Cup, even more than at the U17 World Cup,” he vowed. “We want to win something for Nigeria as a team, and I hope I can do good things for the team.” He added: “Most of the players were not available when we won the U17 World Cup two years ago, but they are now with us and we are a lot stronger than in 2013. We will go far in this tournament. “There is a lot to say about this team because we have a lot of potentials. We are individually talented. “We have to show our strength as a team, we have to show confidence, individual talent, what the coaches have taught us and everything that will give us the edge against all the countries who have qualified for this World Cup. “We have to fight to win this tournament by God’s grace.” Iheanacho is on fire! He further said the U20 World Cup will be great opportunity to prove his worth at Manchester City, where he is yet to make his first-team debut. “This is a perfect opportunity to show Manchester City what I am capable of especially because I was injured for a couple of months,” he said. “I will work hard to make my club and my country proud at this World Cup.” [/b] 2 Likes |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by sheylarhh(m): 10:47am On May 31, 2015 |
safarigirl:D last time i checked Mexico has neva won Under 20 world cup 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 10:47am On May 31, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Quotes of the Day[/size]  Quotes: Uruguay-Serbia Uruguay coach Fabian Coito The game went the way we'd envisaged. Considering the opposition, we had expected a hard-fought encounter in terms of individual battles, challenges in the air and every aspect of the game. Fortunately we were able to keep the opposition in check and get a favourable result. We're in a very even group; the three matches are going to be extremely tough for all four teams. Serbia coach Veljko Paunovic I'm very proud of my players. I think they put in a great performance; their mentality was really good and they stayed true to our style of play throughout the game. We reacted really positively when we conceded the goal – we didn't go to pieces, which is a good sign. I'd like to congratulate Uruguay and wish them luck for the future. Quotes: Portugal-Senegal Senegal coach Joseph Koto: "The first goal came from a mistake, a lapse in concentration. My player played a pass he should never have been playing. That put us in a strange situation for the rest of the game. By pushing for an equaliser, that created space for them and they scored two more goals at the end. The scoreline isn't an accurate reflection of the match. We were up against a highly experienced team and that's what made the difference." Portugal coach Helio Sousa: "The opening goal didn't come as a surprise because we like to start matches on the front foot. And if we can get the breakthrough in the first minute, all the better. We had some problems because Senegal are a good team, but we should have killed off the game earlier. We created enough chances to do so but didn't manage to convert them. Luckily we stayed strong, dealt with the situation and eventually made it 3-0, which was the right result." Quotes: Qatar-Colombia Qatar coach Felix Sanchez: My players performed at a high level; they tried hard and were up against a powerful team, one of the strongest at the event. We will analyse our strengths and weaknesses. We have [at least] two more games still to go and we will try to show the best of our abilities. We know that this is a great tournament with some very strong opponents, but with the attitude we displayed today, I'm sure we'll come away with something. We're not going to give in. Colombia coach Carlos Restrepo: We showed clearer thinking in the first half. In the second half Qatar reacted and we lost control of possession, so we were unable to threaten their box much. I'm very pleased because it was our opening game of the tournament and at times the team displayed a lot of personality in their play up against a very strong defensive unit. We have to be more consistent, though. Quotes: Mexico-Mali Mali coach Fanyeri Diarra I'm amazed by the great shape my players are in physically. They're up to the task even though they're coming to the end of the regular season at club level. In a tournament like this one, the first match is vital. Leaving here with three points means the lads will be under much less pressure going into our second game on Wednesday against Serbia. Mexico coach Sergio Almaguer We need to critically analyse what happened in this game. As a team, we need to play with a bit more intelligence and focus. We had chances throughout the match but failed to take them. This was only the first match, though, so we need to look forward because we've still got more games to come. [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 10:50am On May 31, 2015 |
sheylarhh:they still have better outings than Mali in 10 years. Mali's best was 3rd place in '99 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by sheylarhh(m): 10:59am On May 31, 2015 |
Icon4s:Haba... Brazil was dere Nathan and Mosquito |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Tomtoxic: 11:17am On May 31, 2015 |
tbaba1234:na wa oo Neva heard of this before but is it in d nff's power to block a players move when their is no contract wahala |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by isaiah9(m): 11:19am On May 31, 2015 |
Icon4s:are you serious 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Fribery: 11:26am On May 31, 2015 |
pls we have to pray against spirits of injury.. what if iheanacho was d one dat got d injury in d u17 not isaac? wat could hv happened? would we have gone that far?.. there will be no injuries by Gods grace.. Amen. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by samueld0(m): 12:10pm On May 31, 2015 |
Super 9 2 Likes
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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 12:11pm On May 31, 2015 |
Fribery:just like Awoniyi replaced Isaac, I'm sure Manu would have had a good replacement for KC. We hope to be injury-free, but watch out for Hungary, I just have a feeling they'll play like Sweden |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 12:12pm On May 31, 2015 |
Fribery: The team wasnt built around any particular individual. They would still conquer. Awoniyi was relatively unknown till Isaac got injured. He stepped in and never looked back. I believed they would still have won but not with the margins that they did: they would have won by 2-0, 2-1 etc. I started showing lots of respect to this team not by what they did in Senegal but by their victories over Enyimba and Kano Pillars during the super 6 and also in their second match in Ghana. They had played a draw against their under 20, then the Ghana boys were shuffled to inflict heavy defeat on them but the Flying Eagles beat them 2-0 in the second friendly match with the Ghana boys kicking the hell out of them which resulted in Yahaha sustaining injury that ruled him out of the AYC in Senegal. I pray they find their scoring boots and the cohesion that has made them come this far. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 12:16pm On May 31, 2015 |
safarigirl: I think they would play more like the Austrians and Germans. They have tall and strong players and also technically good from the few videos i have seen. |
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