Will 11 prove a ‘master number’ for the Flying Eagles?
This is not Numerology 101 class.
But number 11, which is a Master Number in Numerology, comes into play for Nigeria and the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
As Flying Eagles begin their campaign against five-time champions Brazil in New Zealand, they will aim to win the coveted trophy after 10 attempts.
The closest they came to lifting the cup was in 1989 and 2005. On both occasions, though, they fell to the superior strengths of Portugal and Argentina.
The omen this time points to a triumph for the junior national team of Nigeria because of, erm, the number 11!
In Numerology, every number is significant, yet there are three numbers to pay special attention to: 11, 22 and 33 – these are called Master Numbers.
Here, we are relating the characteristics of the number 11 with the number of attempts to winning the U-20 World Cup by Nigeria and the quality this present Flying Eagles possess.
It reveals startling conclusions!
The number 11 represents instinct, and is the most intuitive of all numbers. So, we ask: What does a player needs most to convert chances? Instinct? You bet!
With 12 goals from five matches in the Africa Youth Championship in Senegal, the Flying Eagles proved themselves to be an attacking powerhouse.
Six different players got onto the score sheet, with captain and defender Musa Mohammed surprisingly topping the scoring charts with four. Instinctive!
The number 11 is your connection to your subconscious, to gut feeling and knowledge without rationality.
Subconscious.
Gut feeling.
Knowledge.
A football coach, like Manu Garba, knows the importance of those three words when dealing with players before, during, and after matches.
Because the number 11 has all the qualities of the 2 (since 1 + 1 = 2), the negative points of the 11 – anxiety, shyness, stressed energy – are balanced out by the 2’s qualities of charisma and inspiration.
But it’s not all positive, though.
The danger of the 11 is that it needs to be focused on a very specific, concrete goal – like winning the World Cup after 10 attempts.
If you have 11 in your chart and it isn’t attached to a specific project – like winning the World Cup – you will most likely experience anxiety and fear. The same anxiety and fear once experienced by Garba’s predecessors like Christopher Udemezue, Tunde Disu, and Samson Siasia after failing to win the trophy.
It’s extremely powerful and capable of great things, but can also be extremely self-sabotaging when not used correctly.
Luckily, though, Garba is aware of this.
“There is a lot of pressure, but we do not allow it to affect us because once we put yourself under pressure, you are most likely to make a lot of mistakes,” he said.
“For us, we do not know the word pressure. We do our best and just pray for mother luck. We have all it takes to go all the way and take the cup back to Nigeria.”
Indeed, Nigeria has all it takes to bring the cup back home – at the 11th attempt!
NEW ZEALAND 2015
Nigeria’s Group E matches
June 1
Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth
Brazil v Nigeria
June 4
Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth
Nigeria v Korea DPR
June 7
Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth
Nigeria v Hungary
Squad
Joshua Enaholo, Dele Alampasu, Olorunleke Ojo, Musa Muhammed, Mustapha Abdullahi, Zaharaddeen Bello, Wilfred Ndidi, Izu Omego, Chidiebere Nwakali, Akinjide Idowu, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Kingsley Sokari, Ifeanyi Mathew, Musa Yahaya, Bernard Bulbwa, Godwin Saviour, Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Ezeh, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Success Isaac
THE PREVIOUS 10 ATTEMPTS
MEXICO 1983
Nigeria’s Group D matches
June 4
Tecnologico, Monterrey
Soviet Union 0-1 Nigeria
June 6
Jalisco, Guadalajara
Brazil 3-0 Nigeria
June 9
Tecnologico, Monterrey
Nigeria 0-0 Netherlands
Squad
Wilfred Agbonavbare, Chibuzor Ehilegbu, Femi Olukanmi, Paul Okoku, Dahiru Sadi, Yisa Shofoluwe, Christopher Anigala, Ali Jeje, Alphonsus Akhahan, Dehinde Akinlotan, Tarila Okoronwanta, Tajudeen Disu, Amaechi Otti, Humphrey Edobor, Wahab Adesina, Benson Edema, Yemi Adfranjo, Patrick Udoh
Coach: Christopher Udemezue
USSR 1985
Nigeria’s Group C matches
August 24
Dinamo Stadium, Minsk
Nigeria 2-0 Canada
August 26
Dinamo Stadium, Minsk
Soviet Union 2-1 Nigeria
August 29
Dinamo Stadium, Minsk
Australia 2-3 Nigeria
September 1
QUARTER-FINALS
Lenin, Baku
Mexico 1-2 Nigeria
September 4
SEMI-FINALS
Kirov Stadium, Leningrad
Brazil 2-0 Nigeria
September 7
THIRD PLACE
Lenin, Moscow
Soviet Union 0-0 Nigeria
Nigeria win on penalties (1 – 3)
Squad
Alloy Agu, Godwin Eke, Kingsley Onye, Akanni Waidi, Andrew Uwe, Michael Odu, Michael Dominic, Augustine Igbinabaro, Monday Odiaka, Osaro Obobaifo, Mark Anunobi, Ndubuisi Okosieme, Samson Siasia, Titus Mba, Niyi Adeleye, Wasiu Ipaye, Christian Obi, Uche Ikeogu
Coach: Paul Hamilton
CHILE 1987
Nigeria’s Group B matches
October 11
Municipal, Concepcion
Brazil 4-0 Nigeria
October 15
Municipal, Concepcion
Nigeria 2-2 Canada
October 18
Municipal, Concepcion
Nigeria 0-2 Italy
Squad
Willy Okpara, Sani Adamu, Peter Nieketien, Okon Ene Effa, Nduka Ugbade, Oladipupo Babalola, Adeolu Adekola, Ikpowosa Omoregie, Jonathan Akpoborie, Etim Esin, Lawrence Ukaegbu, Lucky Agbonsevbafe, Victor Igbinoba, Eyo Esien Ndiyo, Thompson Oliha, Baba Ibrahim Ahmed, Nosa Osadolor, Biodun Adegbenro
Coach: Christopher Udemezue
SAUDI ARABIA 1989
Nigeria’s Group A matches
February 16
King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Nigeria
February 20
King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
Nigeria 0-1 Portugal
February 22
King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
Nigeria 1-1 Czechoslovakia
February 25
QUARTER-FINALS
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad Bin Abdul Aziz, Dammam
Soviet Union 4-4 Nigeria
Nigeria win on penalties (3 – 5)
February 28
SEMI-FINALS
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal, Jeddah
Nigeria 2-1 USA
Nigeria win after extra time
March 3
FINAL
Sports Club Stadium, Riyadh
Portugal 2-0 Nigeria
Squad
Angus Ikeji, Jimoh Balogun, Nduka Ugbade, Christopher Ohenhen, Samuel Elijah, Taiwo Enegwea, Oladuni Oyekale, Mutiu Adepoju, Peter Ogaba, Mohammed Oladimeji, Anthony Emoedofu, Chinedu Odiari, Tunde Charity, Christopher Nwosu, Michael Onyemachara, Bawa Abdullahi, Philip Osundo, Emeka Amadi
Coach: Tunde Disu
NIGERIA 1999
Nigeria’s Group A matches
April 3
National Stadium, Lagos
Nigeria 1-1 Costa Rica
April 7
National Stadium, Lagos
Nigeria 2-0 Germany
April 10
National Stadium, Lagos
Nigeria 1-2 Paraguay
April 14
ROUND OF 16
Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
Republic of Ireland 1-1 Nigeria
Nigeria win on penalties (3 – 5)
April 18
QUARTER-FINALS
Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
Mali 3-1 Nigeria
Squad
Sam Okoye, Samuel Okunowo, Ikenna Eneh, Obinna Okpala, John Aranka, Ozuah Ikemefuna, Haruna Babangida, Hashimu Garba, Gabriel Melkam, Abubakar Musa, Ganiyu Shittu, Dominic Oruma, Pius Ikedia, Joseph Yobo, Rabiu Afolabi, Iloenusi Chikelue, Julius Aghahowa, Eddy Dombraye
Coach: Thijs Libregts
NETHERLANDS 2005
Nigeria’s Group F matches
June 12
Emmen Stadium, Emmen
Brazil 0-0 Nigeria
June 15
Emmen Stadium, Emmen
Nigeria 1-2 Korea Republic
June 18
Enschede Stadium, Enschede
Nigeria 3-0 Switzerland
June 22
ROUND OF 16
Vijverberg Stadium, Doetinchem
Nigeria 1-0 Ukraine
June 25
QUARTER-FINALS
The Parkstad Limburg Stadium, Kerkrade
Nigeria 1-1 Netherlands
Nigeria win on penalties (10-9)
June 28
SEMI-FINALS
The Parkstad Limburg Stadium, Kerkrade
Morocco 0-3 Nigeria
July 2
FINAL
The Galgenwaard Stadium, Utrecht
Argentina 2-1 Nigeria
Squad
Ambrose Vanzekin, Kennedy Chinwo, Taye Taiwo, Onyekachi Apam, Monday James, Yinka Adedeji, Chinedu Obasi, Daddy Bazuaye, John Obi Mikel, Promise Isaac, Solomon Okoronkwo, Daniel Akpeyi, Olubayo Adefemi, David Abwo, Soga Sambo, Gift Atulewa, Dele Adeleye, Kola Anubi, Sani Kaita, John Owoeri, Kola Ige
Coach: Samson Siasia
CANADA 2007
Nigeria’s Group F matches
July 1
Royal Athletic Park, Victoria
Nigeria 1-0 Costa Rica
July 4
Royal Athletic Park, Victoria
Scotland 0-2 Nigeria
July 7
Royal Athletic Park, Victoria
Japan 0-0 Nigeria
July 12
ROUND OF 16
Lansdowne Stadium, Ottawa
Zambia 1-2 Nigeria
July 15
QUARTER-FINALS
Olympic Stadium, Montreal
Chile 4-0 Nigeria
Chile win after extra time
Squad
Olufemi Thomas, Suraj Sodiq, Uwa Echiejile, Oladapo Olufemi, Adeniyi Ayodeji, Efe Ambrose, Bello Kofarmata, Ezekiel Bala, Nduka Ozokwo, Solomon Owello, Akeem Agbetu, Moses Ocheje, Blessing Okardi, Chukwuma Akabueze, Brown Ideye, Robert Egbeta, Akeem Latifu, Nazifi Inuwa, Kingsley Salami, Moses Adams, Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Coach: Ladan Bosso
EGYPT 2009
Nigeria’s Group B matches
September 25
Al Salam Stadium, Cairo
Nigeria 0-1 Venezuela
September 28
Al Salam Stadium, Cairo
Nigeria 0-2 Spain
October 1
Cairo International Stadium, Cairo
Tahiti 0-5 Nigeria
October 7
ROUND OF 16
Mubarak Stadium, Suez
Germany 3-2 Nigeria
Squad
Oladele Ajiboye, Daniel Adejo, Nurudeen Orelesi, Obiora Nwankwo, Raheem Lawal, Ibok Edet, King Osanga, Odion Ighalo, Kehinde Fatai, Rabiu Ibrahim, Danny Uchechi, Uche Okafor, Yakubu, Omatsone Aluko, Oluwasina Abe, Stanley Ohawuchi, Gbolahan Salami, Muhammad Shagari, Harmony Ikande, Lukman Haruna, Oladejo Olateru
Coach: Samson Siasia
COLOMBIA 2011
Nigeria’s Group D matches
July 31
Centenario, Armenia
Nigeria 5-0 Guatemala
August 3
Centenario, Armenia
Croatia 2-5 Nigeria
August 6
Hernan Ramirez Villegas, Pereira
Saudi Arabia 0-2 Nigeria
August 10
ROUND OF 16
Centenario, Armenia
Nigeria 1-0 England
August 14
QUARTER-FINALS
Pascual Guerrero, Cali
France 3-2 Nigeria
France win after extra time
Squad
Dami Paul, Terna Suswan, Omoh Ojabu, Sani Tahir, Kenneth Omeruo, Ganiu Ogungbe, Ahmed Musa, Maduabuchi Ejike, Olarenwaju Kayode, Abdul Ajagun, Terry Envoh, Uche Nwofor, Emmanuel Anyanwu, Sani Emmanuel, Philemon Daniel, Gideon Gambo, Felix Udoh, Edafe Egbedi, Chimezie Mbah, Ramon Azeez, Kazim Yekini
Coach: John Obuh
TURKEY 2013
Nigeria’s Group B matches
June 21
Kadir Has Stadium, Kayseri
Nigeria 2-3 Portugal
June 24
Kadir Has Stadium, Kayseri
Cuba 0-3 Nigeria
June 27
Ali Sami Yen Arena, Istanbul
Korea Republic 0-1 Nigeria
July 2
ROUND OF 16
Ali Sami Yen Arena, Istanbul
Nigeria 1-2 Uruguay
Squad
Chukwunenye Okani, Onyinye Ndidi, Kingsley Madu, Abdullahi Shehu, Chizoba Amaefule, Ikechukwu Okorie, Aminu Umar, Olaitan Michael, Olarenwaju Kayode, Abdul Ajagun, Salisu Gero, Ovbokha Agboyi, Samuel Eduok, Dumte Pyagbara, Moses Orkuma, Jonah Usman, Chidi Osuchukwu, Edafe Egbedi, Uche Agbo, Moses Simon, John Felagha
Coach: John Obuh
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