Claim of 'Age-Cheating' Against Nigeria's Eaglets

Iran's U-17 soccer coach has accused Nigeria's Golden Eaglets of fielding an over-age soccer team in the U-17 Fifa World Cup - a game in which Iran were thumped 4-1.

Golden Eaglets U-17 soccer team

  • Nigeria:   Iranian Coach Doubts Eaglets Ages

    Vanguard, 30 October 2013

    Iran's coach Ali Doustimehr on Tuesday cast doubts over the true ages of the Golden Eaglets who defeated the Iranians 4-1 in a round of 16 match held at the Khalifa Bin Zayed… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Eaglets 'Re Goal-Machines!

    Vanguard, 31 October 2013

    A Confident Coach Manu Garba has said that the Golden Eaglets are now ready to steamroll their way and win a record fourth Under-17 World Cup title after a 4-1 thrashing of Iran at… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Sports Minister Says Eaglets' Performance Is "Phenomenal"

    Vanguard, 31 October 2013

    The Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Abuja described the Golden Eaglets' performance at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Ekpo, Fatusi Hail Eaglets' Outstanding Performance

    Daily Trust, 31 October 2013

    Some notable ex-footballers yesterday hailed the brilliant performance of the Golden Eaglets at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup, following their 4-1 trouncing of Iran. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Iheanacho's Injury Not Serious

    Vanguard, 31 October 2013

    Golden Eaglets highest goals scorer at the FIFA U-17 World Cup holding here, Kelechi Iheanacho is not seriously injured to warrant missing the quarterfinal match with Uruguay on… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Elegbeleye - Eaglets Are Future Eagles

    Vanguard, 31 October 2013

    Director General of the National Sports Commission, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye has heaped praises on the Golden Eaglets for zooming into the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-… Read more »

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