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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Train in Mendoza, Argentina, Ahead of U-20 World Cup
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have arrived Mendoza, Argentina for their first training session on Wednesday evening, before their opening match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup against the Dominican Republic on Sunday.
The team, led by head coach, Ladan Bosso, touched down at the Aero Puerto International Airport, Mendoza and was received by NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi, and officials of the Local Organising Committee of the championship.
Recall that the Nigeria Football Federation had set up a pre-World Cup training camp for the Flying Eagles in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, where the team defeated an Argentine second division team, Almirante, and battled out a 3-3 draw with fellow World Cup finalists Colombia in friendlies.
Substitute Emmanuel Umeh salvaged a draw for Nigeria in the second friendly when he found the net in the 89th minute, while Jude Sunday, with a powerful shot from outside the box in the 44th minute, and Ibrahim Beji Muhammad at minute 77 were the other scorers for the seven-time African champions.
Nigeria, who will be making their 13th appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, start their campaign against Dominican Republic on Sunday, then face the Italians three days later, before rounding off the group stage against Brazil May 27.
The Super Eagles will fly out to London on Sunday for the Unity Cup invitational tournament.
Players from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, and backroom staff will make the trip to London from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Ahmed Musa, Ifeanyi Oyebuchi, Papa Daniel and Nduka Junior, Sadiq Ismaila, and Waliu Ojetoye are the local-based players invited by head coach, Eric Chelle.
Others are, Collins Ugwueze, Saviour Isaac, Abubakar Adamu and Sikiru Alimi.They will be joined by their foreign-based counterparts in England’s capital.
The Super Eagles will face eternal rivals Black Stars of Ghana in their first game of the competition at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford on Tuesday, 27 May.
The three-time African champions will play another friendly against Russia in Moscow with a different squad on Friday, 6 June.
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Akure to host Rising Stars Basketball Championship
The founder and former NBA player, Olumide Oyedeji, the 2025 edition will target under -17 players nationwide.
The fourth edition of the Rising Stars Basketball Championship, is set to hold in Akure in July 2025.
The championship is organised by the Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation. According to the founder and former NBA player, Olumide Oyedeji, the 2025 edition will target under -17 players nationwide.
He revealed that the championship aims not only to improve players’ technical abilities but also to instill discipline, teamwork, and leadership through structured training and mentorship.
“This year’s edition will bring together some of the best young prospects from all regions of Nigeria,” Oyedeji said.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured third place at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout win over hosts Egypt, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The encounter, played in Cairo, saw Egypt took an early lead just three minutes in through Omar Osama.
However, Nigeria responded in the second half when Divine Oliseh found the net to level the scores, pushing the game to a tense conclusion.
Despite dominating possession with 64% and firing 30 shots compared to Egypt’s eight, the Flying Eagles were unable to seal the match in normal time or extra-time.
The game proceeded to penalties, where the Nigerian side displayed composure and clinical finishing, converting four of their spot-kicks. Egypt, in contrast, managed only one successful attempt.
Statistically, Nigeria outclassed Egypt across the board — registering 10 shots on target to the North Africans’ three, and creating six clear goal-scoring opportunities against Egypt’s one.
The bronze medal marks a solid conclusion to the Flying Eagles’ campaign and a promising sign of depth and talent in Nigeria’s next generation of football stars.
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