Golden Eaglets

I didn't want Osimhen to be footballer - Father reveals

Patrick Osimhen, the father of 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden boot winner Victor, has stated that football was not...
President Buhari pledge to fulfill promise to 1985 FIFA U-16 Champions

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Eaglets team which won the FIFA U-16 World Championship in 1985 that his administration...
President Buhari deserves a place in Guinness Book of records - Pinnick

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is worthy of a mention...
Amuneke credits impressive second half performance for Golden Eaglets success

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed that changes in the second half produced two goals for Nigeria to beat Mali 2-0...
Video: Watch highlights of Nigeria's 2-0 win over Mali to win U17 World Cup final

Watch highlights of Nigeria defeating Mali 2-0 in the U17 World Cup final in the all-African final clash at the...
Nigeria defeat stubborn Mali side to retain U17 World Cup title

Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in...
Relive the text updates of U17 World Cup final - Nigeria 2-0 Mali

Have a good night and thanks for staying in touch with our coverage so far. It has been Lolade Adewuyi...
President Buhari urges Golden Eaglets to win U-17 World Cup

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday had a live telephone conversation with players and officials of the country’s U17 team,...
Golden Eaglets striker Osimhen wants to win World Cup trophy

The leading scorer at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile Victor Osimhen has said he is not focused...
NFF to retain Amuneke as Golden Eaglets head coach

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke will retain his post as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) adopt a new strategy to consolidate on...
NFF president Amaju Pinnick urges Golden Eaglets to lift World Cup

NFF President Amaju Pinnick, has advised history-chasing Coach Emmanuel Amuneke-led side to focus for tomorrow’s final with Mali, after finishing...
Golden Eaglets forward Okonkwo dedicates goal to mother

Golden Eaglets’ striker Orji Okonkwo has described his 35-yard screamer which fetched second goal for Nigeria in the 4-2 defeat...
Ex international Lawal tells Eaglets to expect tough game against Mali

Former international, Garba Lawal has lauded the Eaglets for reaching their seventh FIFA U17 World Cup finals but said they...
Video: Watch highlights of Nigeria's 4-2 win over Mexico to reach U17 World Cup final

Watch highlights of Nigeria's 4-2 win over Mexico to reach U17 World Cup final.
U17 World Cup: Nigeria seal final spot after difficult win over Mexico

Holders Nigeria have reached their second consecutive final thanks to a thrilling 4-2 victory against Mexico in Concepcion.Mexico opened...
Video: Mali reached U17 World Cup final after brushing Belgium aside

Mali reached their first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup final courtesy of a resounding come-from-behind 3-1 victory against Belgium on...
Amuneke determined to avoid repeat of Chile 87 Experience

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke wants to avoid a repeat of the 1987 Fifa Under 20 World Cup heartache and fancies the...
Top English sides scramble over sensational Golden Eaglets striker Victor Osimhen

Nigeria U17 international Victor Osimhen is attracting huge interest from English clubs on the back of his performance at the...
Kanu, Echiejile back Golden Eaglets to win 2015 FIFA World Cup

Two former Nigeria youth-teamers- Nwankwo Kanu and Elderson Echiejile - expect the Golden Eaglets to win the Fifa Under 17...
Golden Eaglets striker Osimhen a-goal-away from reaching all-time record

Star striker Victor Osimhen is now just a goal away from matching the all-time goals record of nine goals in...