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ANOTHER African country is facing allegations of playing 'bangers'. This time, Nigeria are in the dock over claims that their U-17 captain, Fortune Chukwudi, is actually 25. Nigeria are currently hosting the U-17 World Cup and...
column I wrote in this column last week why the world football governing body, FIFA, cannot publicly condemn the shortcomings at the on-going Under 17 World Cup. My senior colleague, Paul Bassey put it this way in his column...
Not everything at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria has gone according to plan. However, visiting players and coaches unanimously agree that Nigerians have received them with open arms. The Nigerian accommodations and...
As the Nigeria 2009 Fifa U-17 World Cup gradually moves to its final stage, discerning football enthusiasts are also shifting their focus to the impending 2010 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Kenya.
The captain of Nigeria's U17 team is 'about 25 years old' and has no business playing at the current FIFA U17 World Cup, according to a former Nigeria international. Former Nigerian international Adokiye Amiesimaka, now a...
The high-flying Eaglets thrashed New Zealand to reach the quarter-finals. Nigeria recorded the biggest win of the 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over New Zealand to book their place in the quarter-final of the...
Updated at 11:42am on 6 November 2009 The Young All Whites fairytale run at the under 17 football world cup has come to a disappointing end after being outclassed by the hosts and defending champions Nigeria 5 nil in the...
FRISCO, Texas (Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009) – FC Dallas midfielder Bryan Leyva started and played 86 minutes for the Mexican U-17 team in today’s FIFA U-17… – MLS FC Dallas Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS. Click Here...
Africa's representatives at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup have experienced varying levels of success in Nigeria. After a first round with highs and lows for the continent's teams, two of five remain for the knockout rounds.
Nigeria's U-17 team Golden Eaglets and their New Zealand counterparts will today at the main bowl of the Abuja National Stadium slug it out in a battle that will see the winner qualifying for the quarter-final of the ongoing...
