Ajagun says Flying Eagles not under pressure

Ajagun says Flying Eagles not under pressure

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday, 20 June 2013

Flying Eagles Captain- Abdul Jelel Ajagun

Flying Eagles skipper Abduljaleel Ajagun has said the team are not under pressure at the U20 World Cup in Turkey.

Nigeria failed to retain their African Youth Championship in Algeria in April and they struggled at the recent Toulon International Tournament in France.

But Ajagun has assured his team will rise to the occasion when it matters most in Turkey.

“We’re not under pressure and we hope to give our best for

FLYING EAGLES PROFILES

FLYING EAGLES PROFILES

By 9jafootyalert →

PLAYERS BIO

GOALKEEPERS

JONAH USMAN 10/10/1993 80kg 1.84m ABS FC

He was first choice at the recent African Youth Championship in Algeria, featuring in all five matches for his team. This is his second season in the Nigerian top flight with ABS FC of Ilorin. He is tall and a good shot stopper. He is a product of

Obuh: Portugal match a must-win

Obuh: Portugal match a must-win

By 9jafootyalert →

Flying Eagles coach John Obuh has declared that Friday’s opening World Cup match against Portugal is a must-win one.

The Nigeria U20s will take on their Portuguese counterparts from 7pm Nigerian time at the beautiful Kayseri Kadir Has Stadium to kick start their 2013 World Cup campaign.

“This is our first game at the World Cup. It’s very crucial and a must-win match because a win will ease the pressure on the team and it will

•Flying Eagles target winning start at World Cup

•Flying Eagles target winning start at World Cup

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Nigeria will hope to get off to a winning start in Friday night’s opening Group B match against Portugal at the U20 World Cup in Turkey. The Flying Eagles, who finished third at the recent African Youth Championship in Algeria, are drawn against Portugal, debutants Cuba and South Korea in Group B based in Kayseri.

Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 at the recent

FIFA welcome Flying Eagles

FIFA welcome Flying Eagles

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday, 18 June 2013

World football governing body FIFA on Tuesday afternoon formally welcomed Nigeria U20 team to the World Cup in Turkey.

Kayseri Venue general co-ordinator Juan Carlos from Argentina chaired the meeting where players and officials were briefed on what is expected of them both on and
off the pitch.

These obligations, which ranged from