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Nigeria: Eaglets Get World Cup Winning Bonus, Allowances
Daily Trust, 17 April 2016
Five months after they won the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile, the Golden Eaglets can now heave a huge sigh of relief, following the payment of their outstanding bonuses and… Read more »
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Nigeria: N750,000 'Too Much' for Eaglets - Presidency
Vanguard, 16 December 2015
A much lower proposal of 150,000 Naira per player of the victorious Golden Eaglets has been tabled by the sports ministry after a proposal of 750,000 Naira-a-player was rejected by… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria Dominates the World
Vanguard, 13 November 2015
November 9th, 2015 has gone down in history as a day Nigeria produced two world champions in the games of juvenile football and scrabble. The Golden Eaglets defeated their Malian… Read more »
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Nigeria: Heroic Reception for Eaglets in Abuja
This Day, 12 November 2015
A reception worthy of heroes was accorded players and officials of the U-17 national team, Golden Eaglets, as they returned to the country yesterday following a successful campaign… Read more »
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Nigeria: Hero's Welcome for Victorious Eaglets
Vanguard, 11 November 2015
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria today, returned to the country from Chile amidst fanfare and jubilations from fans and well wishers after clinching the 2015 U-17 World Cup trophy,… Read more »
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Nigeria: Amuneke Reveals Secret of Eaglets' Success
Independent (Lagos), 10 November 2015
Victorious Golden Eaglets are still savouring their triumph at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile but Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has warned the players not to see the success as an end… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nwakali Passing On the Armband
CAF, 9 November 2015
There was a touching moment after the FIFA U-17 World Cup final as the winning captain Kelechi Nwakali left the pitch. A screaming fan caught the eye of the Nigeria skipper from… Read more »
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Nigeria: Golden Eagles Shamed Buhari With World Cup Victory - Former Ruling Party
Premium Times, 9 November 2015
The Peoples Democratic Party has saluted the Golden Eaglets for Sunday's world cup victory, describing it as a bold statement by the Nigerian youth against series of "uninspiring… Read more »
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Nigeria/Mali: Golden Eaglets Retain Their Crown
CAF, 9 November 2015
Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his… Read more »
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Nigeria/Mali: Superior Nigerians Cap Enthralling Competition
CAF, 9 November 2015
The concluding day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 saw Nigeria live up to their tag of pre-tournament favourites by overcoming a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, thereby… Read more »
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Nigeria/Mali: World Cup Win Testimony of Nigerian Ability - PDP
CAJ News, 9 November 2015
THE victory by the national Under 17 team at the football World Cup is a bold statement by the youth against a series of negative utterances and actions of the President Muhammadu… Read more »
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Nigeria: Eaglets' Administrator Dedicates Victory to Nigerian Fans
Daily Trust, 9 November 2015
Team Administrator of the victorious Golden Eaglets, Tayo Egbaiyelo has dedicated the victory in Chile to the teeming football fans in Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria/Mali: Osimhen and Nigeria the Big Winners
CAF, 9 November 2015
With an outstanding team packed with talented players, Nigeria successfully defended their crown at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. Furthermore, the West Africans took centre… Read more »
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Nigeria: Seven Key Sports Events That Caught Our Attention This Weekend
Premium Times, 9 November 2015
It was decidedly a good weekend for Nigeria in the sports scene with victories in Australia, South Africa and in Chile. The Falconets got their usual victory over South Africa to… Read more »
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Nigeria: Eaglets Win U-17 World Cup for Record 5th Time
Independent (Lagos), 9 November 2015
The Golden Eaglets on Monday retained their U-17 World Cup title after beating African champions, Mali, 2-0 in the final in Chile. Read more »