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Nigeria’s U-20 Team Defeat Host, Argentina to Advance to FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals
Nigeria’s U-20 team pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, June 1, 2023, by defeating Argentina’s U-20 team 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The Flying Eagles, as Nigeria’s U-20 team is known, took the lead in the 61st minute through Ibrahim Muhammad. The lead was doubled in stoppage time thanks to a goal from Rilwanu Sarki.
Argentina had several chances to equalize, but they were unable to find the back of the net. The Flying Eagles held on for the win to set up a quarterfinal clash against either Korea Republic or Ecuador.
The win was a major upset, as Argentina was considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. However, Nigeria played a strong game and were able to get the result they needed to advance.
This is Nigeria’s second consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. They last reached this stage in 2019, when they were eliminated by Ukraine.
The Flying Eagles are hoping to go one step further this time around and reach the semifinals of the tournament. They will need to play their best football if they want to achieve their goal.
Here are some of the key factors that contributed to Nigeria’s victory:
- Strong defense: The Flying Eagles’ defense was outstanding throughout the game. They were able to keep Argentina’s attack at bay for most of the game, and they only conceded two goals from set pieces.
- Clinical finishing: The Flying Eagles were clinical in front of goal. They took their chances when they came, and they were able to score two goals from two shots on target.
- Team spirit: The Flying Eagles played with a lot of team spirit and determination. They never gave up, even when Argentina were putting them under pressure.
The Flying Eagles’ victory over Argentina is a major boost for Nigerian football. It shows that the country has a bright future in youth football. The Flying Eagles will now be looking to reach the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time since 2005.
Here are some of the players who stood out for Nigeria:
- Ibrahim Muhammad: The striker scored the opening goal for Nigeria and was a constant threat throughout the game.
- Rilwanu Sarki: The defender scored the winning goal for Nigeria in stoppage time and was solid at the back.
- Ishaq Rafiu: The midfielder was excellent in the middle of the park and controlled the game for Nigeria.
Nigeria will now face either Korea Republic or Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The match will be played on Saturday, June 4. The Flying Eagles will be confident of reaching the semifinals, but they will need to be at their best to overcome their opponents.
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“I’m looking for like 2 to 3 boyfriends” – Asisat Oshoala enters dating market, shares criteria
Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala has revealed that she is looking for a partner and has shared her criteria for potential suitors.
The 28-year-old, who currently plays for Barcelona Femení,
said that she is looking for someone who is “intelligent, ambitious, and supportive.”
“I’m looking for someone who can match my energy and my drive,” she said.
“Someone who is not afraid to dream big and who is always willing to push me to be my best.”
Oshoala also said that she is looking for someone who is understanding
of her demanding lifestyle as a professional athlete.
“I travel a lot and I have a very busy schedule,” she said.
“So I need someone who is understanding of that and who is willing to be patient.”
The Barcelona star said that she is open to dating people from all over the world,
but she does have a preference for Nigerian men.
“I love Nigerian men,” she said. “They are so confident and charming.”
Oshoala’s revelation has sparked a lot of interest from potential suitors,
who have been taking to social media to express their admiration for the footballer.
“I’m shooting my shot,” one man wrote on Twitter. “Asisat Oshoala is the woman of my dreams.”
“I’m definitely putting my name in the hat,” another man wrote.
“I’m everything Asisat is looking for and more.”
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up on his admiration for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.
Bassey, who came through the Leicester City academy with Maguire, has revealed that he always looked up to the England international and saw him as a reference point for his career growth.
Maguire was excellent at Leicester before earning himself a lucrative move to Old Trafford in 2018, breaking the world transfer record for a defender.
Speaking after Fulham’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last weekend, Bassey had nothing but praise for Maguire.
“At the time I was coming through the ranks and he was one of the players I looked up to and still do,” Bassey said.
“Now that I’m playing on the opposite side, he plays on the opposite side, just giving me some advice like any top player would.
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“He is an inspiration to me, was incredible at Leicester and still is. To do what he did for Leicester was amazing.”
Bassey never made a senior appearance for Leicester, but went on to excel for Rangers and Ajax before moving to Fulham over the summer.
It is clear that Bassey has a lot of respect for Maguire, and it is encouraging to see that the two defenders have a good relationship. It is also interesting to hear that Maguire is giving Bassey advice, which suggests that he sees the potential in the young Nigerian defender.
Bassey is a talented player with a bright future ahead of him, and it will be interesting to see how he develops under the guidance of Maguire.
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Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie under fire for chucking flowers she accepted from a suitor into a bin
Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie is under fire for throwing flowers she received from an admirer into a bin.
She posted a video of herself doing so on her Instagram account, with the caption “Welp, God said once but not twice.”
The video has sparked a lot of controversy, with some people praising Alozie for standing up
for herself and others criticizing her for being rude and ungrateful.
Those who support Alozie argue that she has every right to reject unwanted attention, and
that she should not be forced to accept gifts from people she does not want to.
They also point out that Alozie is a professional athlete, and that she is entitled to her privacy.
Those who criticize Alozie argue that she could have handled the situation more gracefully.
They point out that the man who gave her the flowers was clearly trying to be kind,
and that she could have simply declined the gift politely.
They also argue that Alozie’s actions are a reflection of her character,
and that she should be more mindful of how she represents herself as a public figure.
Regardless of your opinion on the matter, it is clear that Alozie’s video has sparked a conversation
about the importance of respecting women’s boundaries.
It is also a reminder that even professional athletes are entitled to their privacy.
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