Nigeria: Presidency Rejects 750,000 Naira Pay For Golden Eaglets

After the Presidency rejected a proposed package for the Cadet World Cup winners another report has confirmed that another 750,000 Naira per player pay has been rejected again. Are hard times hitting the country?

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 the Presidency as “too much.”

The Federal Government, according to africanFootball.com, has rejected an initial proposal by the sports ministry to reward the Eaglets after the team won a fifth FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile last month.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria To Battle Mali In Final

Defending champions Nigeria and impressive outsiders Mali overcame Mexico and Belgium respectively in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 to advance to the final.

In just their fourth appearance at this level, Les Aiglonnets have achieved a feat that no other Malian national side at any age category has ever managed: progressing to the showpiece match of a FIFA-run tournament.

They were made to work hard for their reward, however, as the Belgians went toe-to-toe with them for large portions of the match. Lady Luck also played her part in the Africans’ victory, when a seemingly harmless long ball bamboozled the Belgian goalkeeper and allowed them to take a 2-1 lead.

Emmanuel Amuneke Hails Triumphant Eaglets

After the Eaglets victory Coach Amuneke has hailed the performance of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria. The Golden Eaglets are trying to set a new record by being the first country to lift the trophy back to back and to win it for a record 5th time.

Amuneke said "it was a difficult match in which both teams played well but i give credit to the Eaglets"

"Mali is a very good team and they are the African champion. we will have a very interesting final on Sunday."

Mexico 2-4 Nigeria: Watch The Goals & Highlights

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mexico To Face Nigeria In Semi-Final

Mexico will be seeking their pound of flesh when they face Nigeria in Thursday’s FIFA U17 World Cup semi-final in Concepcion after they lost twice to the defending champions two years ago.

Two-time champions Mexico brushed aside Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night to earn a chance to get their revenge against the Golden Eaglets.

They were the better team and deserved their win. Nigeria dumped then defending champions Mexico 5-1 in a group game before the North Americans showed great character by fighting their way to the final, where they again lost 3-0 to the Eaglets.

Nigeria 3-0 Brazil: Watch The Goals & Highlights

Golden Eaglets Can't Underrate Brazil Says Kelechi Nwakali

Kelechi Nwakali has called out on his team mates to take the match against Brazil has very important. The captain believes this encounter will be different from the recent victory they had against Brazil at the Suwon Cup In South Korea.

Golden Eaglets captain Kelechi Nwakali has warned his team cannot afford to underrate Brazil in tonight’s FIFA U17 World Cup even though they beat the South American champions recently.
Kick-off of this World Cup quarterfinal is 8pm Nigerian time.

Nigeria pipped mighty Brazil 2-1 at the Suwon International tournament in South Korea prior to the World Cup in Chile and while the Eaglets have cruised through to the last-eight of the World Cup, three-time champions Brazil have laboured.

Nigeria 6-0 Australia: Osimhen Nets Hat-Trick As Eaglets Thrash Aussies

Emmanuel Amuneke's Golden Eaglets returned to winning ways after suffering defeat from Croatia in their last group game. The young Nigerians did not only win they ensured they thrashed their Australian counterparts to equal the highest victorious record in the history of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Reigning FIFA U-17 World Cup champions Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar.

The tale of the first half was compacted into a three-minute period as Nigeria scored twice sandwiched either side of a gilt-edged opening for Australia.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria 6-0 Australia - Watch The Goals & Highlights

Nigeria: Golden Eaglets Arrive In Chile With Hope Of A Back To Back Trophy Win

Emmanuel Amuneke has arrived Chile with his boys in with the hope of wining the U-17 World cup for the 5th time. The inform Golden Eaglets will certainly face major oppositions if they intend to defend the title Nigeria won in 2013.

The Nigeria U17 national team has arrived Santiago, the Chilean capital ahead of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup. The team departed Buenos Aires on Tuesday and touched down in Santiago early on Wednesday morning.

Nigeria, defending champions, are one  of Africa’s four flag bearers at the competition that will run from October 17 to November 8.

Chile 2015: Amuneke Names 21-Man List For FIFA U-17 World Cup

Amuneke's list did not give room for newcomers has most of his regulars made the 21-man list. Most fans will be waiting to see if Amuneke can become an hero by clinching the trophy for the country for a record 5th time, only time will tell....

Nigeria U17 gaffer Emmanuel Amuneke has named his 21-man squad players for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile.

The Golden Eaglets would be hoping to defend the world title they won two years ago at the United Arab Emirates and have been drawn against Chile, USA and Croatia in Group A.

Golden Eaglets Jet Out To South Korea For 4-Nation Invitational Tournament

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglet will jet out of the country on Sunday to honour a 4-nation invitational tournament which will also feature Brazil and Croatia.

The invitational is part for the team’s preparations for the U17 World Cup in Chile.

The tournament was originally billed to have held in April, but had to be shifted because of the outbreak of a MERS epidemic in South Korea.

Amuneke, Manu Confident Of Eaglets Success

Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke and former coach of the team Manu Garba have expressed confidence in the team’s ability to defend the title they won for the fourth time in 2013.
The tournament holds in Chile from October 17 to November 8.

Amuneke, who was Garba’s assistant in their last world conquest, said his hopes were raised after his team were drawn in Group A alongside hosts Chile, Croatia and USA in the tournament’s group stage.

Nigeria begin the defence of their title against USA at Estadio Nacional Martinez Pradanos in Santiago.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria Draw Chile, Croatia & USA

Nigeria will face hosts Chile, Croatia and USA in Group A of the preliminary round of the Fifa World U17 Championship in Chile.

The Golden Eaglets placed fourth at this year’s African U17 Championship in Niger Republic to qualify for the tournament where they will be hoping to defend the crown they won two years back in the United Arab Emirates.

The draw ceremony took place Thursday night at the theater of the Centro de las Artes 660 in Santiago de Chile, Chile. The event was greeted with great fanfare that entertained the crème de la crème of world football – plus Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.