Chelsea Star Mikel Does Not Want History To Repeat Itself
Published: August 17, 2016
Nigeria U23 skipper Obi Mikel has recollected that the Dream Team lost their only game so far at the 2016 Olympic Games at the Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, venue of the semifinal tie with Germany on Wednesday.The Samson Siasia-led side had already qualified for the knockout rounds before they faced off against ...
Germany U23 Stars Desperate To Get To The Final
Published: August 17, 2016
RB Leipzig striker Davie Selke is eyeing a win against Nigeria in Wednesday night’s clash in Sao Paulo at the Olympic Games.Germany have never qualified for the final of the Olympic Games, with a bronze in the 1988 edition their best performance so far, while the Nigeria U23s have played in two finals, winning on...
Exclusive : CS Sfaxien Target Osaguona To Replace Dream Team Striker Ajayi
Published: August 17, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Tunisian Ligue 1 club Club Sportif Sfaxien have set the wheels in motion in their bid to sign Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro in the summer transfer window. The Juventus of the Arabs are in the market for a striker following the departure of Dream Team VI star Junior ...
Exclusive : Nigeria U23 Striker Sadiq Umar Rejects Loan Move To Turkey
Published: August 17, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23 international Sadiq Umar has turned down a move to the Turkish Super Lig. The lanky striker is displaying his wares at the ongoing Olympic Games, and has netted two goals in four appearances for the Dream Team in Brazil.As the Roma starlet is not guaranteed first team o...
Dream Team Alternate Players Dimgba, Yusuf Paid $400 For Hotel, Feeding Expenses
Published: August 17, 2016
Dream Team VI alternate players, Stanley Dimgba and Yusuf Mohammed, who returned to the country on Tuesday paid $400 out of their own pocket for a hotel room and feeding expenses after being told to head home from Brazil.The Sports Ministry ordered the players and officials not accredited for the Olympic Games to retur...
Germany Coach Warns Nigeria U23 Defenders : We Are An Offensive Team
Published: August 17, 2016
Germany coach Horst Hrubesch has played down suggestions that the Europeans are favourites in their clash with Nigeria at the Olympics on Wednesday. Germany have improved as the competition goes on, winning their last two games against Fiji and Portugal after drawing their first two with Mexico and South Korea, scoring...
Mikel : My Father Woke Me Up To Watch Nigeria Beat Brazil At Atlanta 1996
Published: August 16, 2016
Team Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has stated that Nigeria beating Brazil in the semifinal of Atlanta 1996 inspired him to become a footballer. And the Chelsea midfielder has targeted winning the gold medal in Rio to inspire another generation of young footballers in his homeland. “I remember a little . I rememb...
Nigerian Exports : Iheanacho Benched; Abraham Scoring Streak Ends; Ikeme Posts Shutout; Aluko, Iorfa Play Full Game
Published: August 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Championship on Tuesday night.At Elland Road, Super Eagles winger Sone Aluko went the distance as Fulham had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Leeds United. Young stars Dennis Adeniran, Tayo Edun and Elijah Adebayo all featured for the U23 tea...
Exclusive: Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Etebo Dismisses BOGUS Espanyol, Celta de Vigo Link
Published: August 16, 2016
Reports linking Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo with possible moves to Spanish sides Espanyol and Celta de Vigo in the summer transfer window are wide of the mark.The CD Feirense attacking midfielder has seen his stock rise dramatically in the last two weeks or so, thanks to his haul against Japan in the Dr...
Umar Aminu Focused On Semifinal Clash Against Germany
Published: August 16, 2016
Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu was delighted to score his first goal at the Olympic Games against Denmark last weekend. Though he has refused to comment on the chances of Nigeria progressing to the final, the former Flying Eagles star is focused and expected to play a big part against the Germans on Wednesday, with ...
Fulham Midfielder Dennis Adeniran Continues Impressive Start To The Season
Published: August 16, 2016
Dennis Adeniran continued his impressive start to the 2016-2017 season as Fulham U23s beat Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage in the Premier League 2, Division 2 on Monday night.Last week, the 17-year-old midfielder scored on his professional debut in Fulham’s 3-2 victory over Leyton Orient in the League Cup.The ...
Mikel Hails Chelsea Teammates For Grinding Out Win Against West Ham
Published: August 16, 2016
Nigeria U23 skipper John Obi Mikel has hailed his Chelsea teammates after their dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Monday night.The game was heading for a draw until the 89th minute when Diego Costa netted the match winner from 20 yards.“First game of the season. London Derby. 89th minute win...
Argentinian Referee Pitana Assigned To Officiate Nigeria Semifinal Tie Against Germany
Published: August 16, 2016
Argentinian referee Néstor Fabián Pitana will officiate the Rio 2016 semifinal tie between Nigeria and Germany at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo on Wednesday, August 17. Fifa has also appointed Hernán Maidana and Juan Pablo Belatti as the assistant referees, while the fourth official is Antoni...
Watford Number Ten, Success Eager To Make Debut Against Chelsea
Published: August 16, 2016
Watford attacker Isaac Success is in line to make his first competitive appearance for the club in their Premier League clash against Chelsea this coming Saturday. The Nigeria youth international has resumed training at the Hornets, having missed last weekend’s tie at Southampton due to a minor injury. &l...
Germany U23 Defender Warns Teammates : Nigeria Will Push Us All To The Limit
Published: August 16, 2016
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim defender Jeremy Toljan has been previewing the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Germany at the Olympic Games. The 22-year-old  is aware that the Germans will be up against very physical opponents on Wednesday, but has total faith in his team and does not expect Nigeria to beat them.“W...