Sadiq Umar Flops As Nigeria Lose To Germany At Rio 2016
Published: August 17, 2016
African champions Nigeria were denied a place in the final of the men’s football tournament at Rio 2016, courtesy of a 2-0 defeat to Germany.An early strike put Germany on course for victory on the day’s second semi, Lukas Klostermann powered home in the area.Nils Peterson doubled the European side’s ...
Exclusive : Roma Starlet Umar, Chelsea Star Mikel, Ezekiel Named In Starting XI To Face Germany
Published: August 17, 2016
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has announced his starting XI for Wednesday’s Rio 2016 semi-final clash against Germany at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, starting from 2000 hours Nigerian time. With Oghenekaro Etebo ruled out of the game by medics and assistant skipper Okechukwu suspended, the manager was...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Nigerian Midfielder, Umanyika Dies During Training At Azerbaijani Club
Published: August 16, 2016
A young Nigerian footballer Michael Umanyika died on Monday while training with Azerbaijani First Division club Zagatala PFK. During the training session, Umanyika suddenly stopped and fell, and all efforts to revive him proved futile. It has been reported that his death was almost instantaneous.It was his first traini...
Three Nigerian Talents Feature As Manchester United U23s Beat Leicester City
Published: August 16, 2016
Talented Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde was in action as Manchester United U23s commenced their campaign in the Premier League 2 with a hard fought 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday.Kehinde was named in the starting XI alongside USA youth-teamer Matt Olosunde , while Layton Ndukwu started on the bench for the Fo...
Exclusive: Dream Team Star Etebo Ruled Out Of Semifinal Clash Against Germany
Published: August 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has been ruled out of Nigeria’s semifinal showdown with Germany at the Rio Olympic Games. The 20-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in the Dream Team’s final Group B fixture last Wednesday, and medics have indicated t...