December 1

• Nigeria/Mali: Stade Mamadou Konate to Host Eaglets, Mali

  In line with the rule guiding association football, the Golden Eaglets on Friday had a first feel of the synthentic pitch of Stade Mamadou Konate in the Kouluba district of Bamako. Read more »

November 30

• Nigeria/Mali: Eaglets Train in 'Burning' Bamako Sun

  Determined to overcome any obstacles to secure a ticket to 2013 African Under-17 Championship, the Golden Eaglets had their first training session under the searing 35 degree... Read more »

November 29

• Nigeria: Battle of Bamako - Ambassador Nuhu Welcomes Eaglets

  His Excellency Ambassador Iliya Nuhu was on hand Wednesday at the Aeroport International Bamako Senou to formally welcome the Golden Eaglets to Bamako with the charge that the team... Read more »

November 28

• Nigeria/Mali: Battle of Bamako - NFF Wants Fair Officiating

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to properly monitor Sunday's 2013 African Under-17 Championship decisive second... Read more »

November 26

• Nigeria/Mali: Mali - Golden Eaglets Land in Abuja

  Golden Eaglets would commence their practice sessions in earnest on Monday at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project synthetic pitch ahead of their second leg-final round match against Mali... Read more »

November 23

• West Africa: The Ecowas Mission to Mali [opinion]

  Barring the extraordinary, the intervention in Mali looks sure, but Nigeria must put its house in order Read more »

November 21

• Nigeria/Mali: Battle of Bamako - Kanu, Ugbe Tip Eaglets to Shock Mali

  Nwankwo Kanu, erstwhile Super Eagles captain, is bullish that the Golden Eaglets will scale the Malian hurdle to qualify Nigeria for the African Under-17 Championship for the first... Read more »

• West Africa: UK Pledges Support As ECOWAS Sends 3,200 Troops to Mali

  The United Kingdom (UK) has pledged to support the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) towards the enforcement and restoration of peace in war-torn... Read more »

November 20

• Nigeria: PAC Endorses Deployment of Troops to Mali

  The Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) has highlighted the menace posed by militants in Mali to the sustenance of peace in the sub-region, the continent and the world, saying that... Read more »

• Nigeria: PAC Endorse Deployment of Troops to Mali

  The Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) has reiterated the menace that militants in Mali pose to the sustenance of peace in the sub-region, the continent and the world, emphasizing... Read more »

• Nigeria/Mali: Maigari Blasts Mali FA Over Age-Cheats

  Alhaji Aminu Maigari, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a swipe at the Mali Football Federation (MFF) for allegedly parading 'old men' as teenagers... Read more »

November 19

• Nigeria/Mali: Africa U17 Qualifier - Golden Eaglets Beat Mali 2 - 0

  Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the African Under-17 Championship for the first time since 2007 got a boost on Sunday following a 2-0 win over a resilient Junior Eagles of Mali... Read more »

November 18

• Nigeria/Mali: Africa U-17 Qualifier - Eaglets to Beat Mali for Imoke

  The Golden Eaglets have pledged to win their last 2013 African Under-17 qualifying home match which kicks off at 2:00pm against Mali on Sunday as a parting gift to the government... Read more »

November 17

• Nigeria/Mali: Africa U17 Qualifier - Manu Upbeat About Golden Eaglets

  Golden Eaglets will seek a convincing victory against their Malian counterparts on Sunday to ensure the country's smooth passage to the African Under-17 championship for the first... Read more »

November 15

• Nigeria/Mali: African U17 Qualifier - Eaglets Tackle Mali At 2:00PM

  The peculiar tight flight schedule within the West African sub region has again forced the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to change the kick off time of the Golden Eaglets'... Read more »

November 14

• Nigeria/Mali: Calabar Stadium Wears New Look for Eaglets

  The government of Cross River State is pulling all the stops to ensure that the Golden Eaglets' last 2013 African U-17 qualifier home game against Mali on Sunday would be in a... Read more »

• Nigeria/Mali: CAF Appoints Ivorian Officials for Eaglets, Mali

  Match referees for Sunday's 2013 African U-17 Championship qualifying match between Nigeria and Mali at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar will come from Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »

• West Africa: AU May Endorse ECOWAS Stance On Mali

  The Security Council of the African Union (AU) would meet in Addis Ababa today to take a decision on whether to endorse the decision of Economic Community of West African States... Read more »

November 13

• West Africa: Ecowas 'Still Exploring' Dialogue in Mali

  Despite the preparations for military intervention in Mali, where terrorists have seized a portion of the country, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has not... Read more »

November 12

• West Africa: Ecowas Submits Sco to UN Nov. 15

  Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reached a consensus to submit their recommendations, as contained in the Strategic... Read more »

November 8

• West Africa: Minister Defends Nigeria, Ecowas' Intervention in Mali

  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, said Wednesday that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will intervene in Mali because of... Read more »

• Nigeria/Mali: Morocco 2013 - Manu Allays Fears Over Mali

  Coach Manu Garba (MFR) has reiterated that the Golden Eaglets would be at the ready to face the Junior Eagles of Mali in the final round qualifier for a place at the 2013 African... Read more »

November 1

• Nigeria/Mali: Manu to Reinforce Eaglets Against Mali

  Coach Manu Garba (MFR) has assured that the Golden Eaglets would be better and stronger as the team steps up preparation for its third and final 2013 Under-17 Championship... Read more »

October 21

• West Africa: Jonathan, Global Leaders Brainstorm in Mali Over Al-Qaeda

  President Goodluck Jonathan was among international leaders who met Friday in Mali's capital to discuss ways of ousting al-Qaida-linked Islamist groups who control the country's... Read more »

August 24

• West Africa: Military Intervention Last Resort for Mali Crisis - Nigerian President

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will continue to follow the path of diplomacy and dialogue in the resolution of the insurgency in Mali, President Goodluck... Read more »