Nigeria golden eaglet news
You're referring to the Golden Eaglets, the Nigerian national under-17 football team!
Here are some recent news updates about the Golden Eaglets:
Recent Achievements:
- The Golden Eaglets won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, defeating Mali 2-0 in the final.
- They also won the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, defeating Mexico 3-0 in the final.
Recent News:
- In October 2020, the Golden Eaglets qualified for the 2021 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru after defeating Benin Republic 2-0 in the final of the CAF U-17 Championship.
- In November 2020, the team's coach, Manu Garba, was sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) due to poor performance in the 2021 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- In December 2020, the NFF appointed Ladan Bosso as the new coach of the Golden Eaglets.
Upcoming Events:
- The Golden Eaglets are set to participate in the 2021 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru, which is scheduled to take place from November 17 to December 12, 2021.
- They will also participate in the 2022 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualifiers, which are scheduled to take place in 2022.
Player Updates:
- Some notable players who have represented the Golden Eaglets in recent years include:
- Victor Osimhen, who is now playing for Napoli in the Italian Serie A.
- Samuel Chukwueze, who is now playing for Villarreal in the Spanish La Liga.
- Kelechi Iheanacho, who is now playing for Leicester City in the English Premier League.
I hope this information is helpful!