Chelsea Star Mikel : We Must Make Sure We Defend Really Well
Published: August 13, 2016
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is aware that the Dream Team have to raise their level of play when they confront Denmark in Salvador on Saturday night. With coach Samson Siasia making up to five changes in his starting XI against Colombia, the Nigeria U23s lost 2-0, but Mikel has stressed that the players are not la...
Exclusive: Nigeria U23s Alternate Players Yusuf, Dimgba, Five Officials May Be Sent Home
Published: August 13, 2016
The two alternate players left in the Dream Team VI roster in the shape of Stanley Dimgba and goalkeeper Yusuf Mohammed may have to return to the country in the event that Nigeria qualify for the last four of the Olympic Games. The extra officials- team’s media officer Timi Ebikagboro, the team coordinator, the k...
Exclusive : Etebo Ruled Out Of Denmark Clash; Scan Confirms He Has Torn Muscle
Published: August 13, 2016
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has been dealt an injury blow ahead of his side’s meeting with Denmark in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, as star player Oghenekaro Etebo will not be in action against the Scandinavians. And to add insult to injury, a scan on Thursday confirmed the attacking midfielder&rs...
Brazilian Economist Selected To Officiate Nigeria U23s Game Against Denmark
Published: August 13, 2016
Brazilian referee Sandro Meira Ricci has been appointed by Fifa to officiate the quarterfinal tie between Nigeria and Denmark at the Olympic Games on Saturday evening.The 41-year-old will be assisted by compatriots Emerson de Carvalho and Marcelo Van Gasse , while Diego Haro from Peru is the fourth official. Ricci has ...
Richard Owubokiri Visits Dream Team In Salvador Ahead Of Denmark Clash
Published: August 13, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Richard Owubokiri offered his support to the Nigerian U23 squad ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal clash with Denmark at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador.The former Boavista and Estrela Amadora hero is now based in Salvador after calling time on his illustrious career in 1997 at the...
Samson Siasia : We Must Ensure We Beat Denmark 6-2 This Time
Published: August 12, 2016
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday’s showdown against Denmark at Rio 2016, Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia is hoping his team get their pound of flesh from the Scandinavians. Two months back, the former Nantes striker was in the dugout when an under-strength squad were disgraced 6-2 by Den...
Success Out Of Watford Squad , Told To Rest Injury Ahead Of Chelsea Clash
Published: August 12, 2016
Isaac Success will not make his competitive debut for Watford in tomorrow’s clash against Southampton in the Premier League.Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that manager Walter Mazzarri has omitted the Nigeria youth international from the traveling party to SO14 5FP , with the attacker failing a late fitne...
Spurs Midfielder Dele Alli To Wear First Name On The Back Of His Shirt
Published: August 12, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur have announced their squad number list for the 2016-2017 season, ahead of their Premier League opener against Everton.There are no changes regarding the shirt numbers worn by the two players of Nigerian descent last term.Therefore, Dele Alli retains his number 20 shirt, while Josh Onomah will wear the...
Sports Minister Agrees To Pay Nigeria U23s Camp Allowances NOT Match Bonuses
Published: August 12, 2016
Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, has promised to pay all the outstanding camp allowances of the Dream Team VI players and officials in the wake of the squad boycotting training on Thursday, August 11.But he has refused to yield to the requests of the players of paying them match bonuses for the two game...
Striking Nigeria U23 Players Boycott Thursday Training Over Unpaid Bonuses
Published: August 12, 2016
The Nigerian U23 National Team, otherwise known as the Dream Team VI, skipped their workout on Thursday ahead of their quarter-final meeting with Denmark at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador.The squad embarked on a strike to press home their demands for the payments of outstanding bonuses. “The Nigeria U23 ...
Injured Watford Striker Success Doubtful To Make Premier League Debut Against Southampton
Published: August 12, 2016
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri is sweating on the fitness of record signing Isaac Success ahead of his side’s clash with Southampton on the opening day of the season in the Premier League.The Nigeria youth international will discover later today if he has a chance of playing against the Saints, having missed tra...
Northampton Town Snap Up Ex-Tottenham Hotspur Winger Sonupe
Published: August 12, 2016
Through official sources, Football League One club Northampton Town have announced the signing of former Tottenham Hotspur starlet Emmanuel Sonupe following a successful trial.The attacking midfielder cum winger has penned a one-year contract that will see him remain at the Cobblers until June 30, 2017. Sonupe found hi...
Enyimba Fault CAF Decision On Zamalek Match
Published: August 12, 2016
Nigeria’s flag bearer in this year’s CAF Champions League campaign, Enyimba International Football Club of Aba have rejected CAF decision to shift their Group B  Match Day five encounter against Zamalek of Egypt to Saturday, August 13.Both teams were scheduled  to play their  group B match bu...
Exclusive: Osaguona Ighodaro Rejects N630 Million Wages Offered By Genclerbirligi
Published: August 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro has turned down an offer from Turkish Super Lig team GençlerbirliÄ�i S.K. The former Enugu Rangers star was offered a three-year deal that would have seen him earn €1.5 million ( N630 million) wages over the duration of the contr...
DANA Cup MVP & Top Scorer, Usman Claims Interest From Portuguese, Spanish Clubs
Published: August 12, 2016
Top scorer of the 2016 Dana Cup, Dizza Usman, has claimed interest from clubs in Spain and Portugal after putting himself in the shop window during the prestigious competition staged in Denmark. Usman was in rampant form at the Dana Cup, scoring nine goals in nine matches, which helped Dynamic Sporting Solution win the...