World Cup
Fresh off the team coach from Doetinchem where they earned a workman-like 1-0 victory over Ukraine, Nigeria and head coach Samson Siasia are settling into their new home down south in Kerkrade.
Few expected the Africans to escape what was rumoured to be the toughest group at the FIFA World Youth Championship Netherlands 2005. Even fewer expected them to slip past impressive and powerful Ukraine in the round of sixteen. But with a cohesive team, a wily tactical brain on the touchline and a bit of luck from left-back Taye Taiwo, the Flying Eagles managed to soar in to the quarter-finals.
World Cup
When Nigeria's flag fliers at the Holland World Youth Championship, the Flying Eagles were squared chest-chest against the youngsters from Brazil in their first game, it was ''a do or die affair.'' They ended that memorable duel with no one dying...it was a goalless affair. When they filed out against the Koreans, most soccer pundits, knew it would be a tough battle, but least gave the Koreans an edge over the Eagles. The Koreans won, yet nobody 'died.'
Wikki Tourist Goalkeeper, Harry Blankson
FA Cup
Champions, Dolphins FC have been drawn to play against 2002 finalist Yobe Desert Stars in the FA Cup round of thirty two to be played across the country on Wednesday, 29th June 2005.
