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Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by robosky02(m): 7:52am On Jun 17, 2016 |
South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi will be on Nigeria’s squad to the Rio Olympics as one of the over-aged players and he will be the top-choice goalkeeper ahead of Emmanuel Daniel in Brazil. Akpeyi, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, is a late inclusion to Nigeria’s provisional list as one of several over-aged players and he is now set to be selected as one of the three over-aged players in the squad, Africanfootball.com reported. The 29-year-old was initially not in contention for a place in the squad, as Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia had listed only outfield players as possible over-aged for the Games, but appears to have had a change of heart. “Dan (Akpeyi) was not on the list but coach (Siasia) realises he needs an experienced goalkeeper in the squad especially after the Korea tournament,” an official of the Nigeria Football Federation said. “He (Akpeyi) is not new to coach and that’s why he has been selected and I can tell you that he will make the team except any last minute change like his club refusing to release him, which we don’t think will happen,” the source informed further. Akpeyi is expected to resume for pre-season on July 6 with his club while he will not be with the Nigeria U23 all through a training camp in US later this month. The goalkeeper is however expected to join them in time for the Games in Brazil. The goalkeeper has previously worked with Siasia and was a member of the silver-winning FIFA U20 World Cup team in 2005 and was also part of Nigeria’s Olympic squad in 2008. The latest being the ill-fated 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt, of which Siasia was the Super Eagles coach on an interim capacity and Akpeyi was in goal in the return leg in Alexandria. But contrary to general reports that Victor Moses may be dropped from the team, The PUNCH has confirmed from the NFF that the Chelsea player never made the list. “From the list available to me, Victor’s name is not there. I have a copy of the provisional list the coach is working with and his name was not even in the original list drawn up,” the NFF top official said on Wednesday. http://www.punchng.com/akpeyi-listed-nigeria-olympics-goalkeeper/ 1 Like
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by seyema(m): 7:57am On Jun 17, 2016 |
Nice one 1 Like |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Nobody: 8:00am On Jun 17, 2016 |
nice inclusion |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by robosky02(m): 8:06am On Jun 17, 2016 |
the Picture is getting clearer by the time we call up the other 2 over aged players and the likes of Iwobi, Iheanacho etc... it will surely be LETS GO THERE.... Lalasticlala 4 Likes
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by veekid(m): 11:57am On Jun 17, 2016 |
good news |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Smellymouth: 11:58am On Jun 17, 2016 |
Nice one ..:: Naso we go dey celebrate goals for Olympics :: I believe in TeamNaija# 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Mpeace(m): 12:00pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Since am not one of the overage, na to go do age declaration be dat. Rio must not pass me by. We really need his experience especially against Sweden(the fear of Ibrahimovic). 1 Like |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by stobery(m): 12:01pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Patience He has been with Siasia since 2005 |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Daslim180(m): 12:01pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
I wish him good luck |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Nobody: 12:01pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Nice one, come add mikel and victor moses to fill the remaining 2spot for over age players |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Lovexme(m): 12:03pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
It probably won't be a wise decision if he won't be starting. Nice inclusion nonetheless. My 7th birthday on here. |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by dacovajnr: 12:03pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Smellymouth:Gif Master Wetin dey for us today? 1 Like |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Bartwale(m): 12:03pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
OK |
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by mallaudavid: 12:04pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by bqlekan(m): 12:07pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
You sure your decision was not influenced by anyone in the glass house? He even said Akpeyi will surely make the team... Is this healthy enough for the team? |
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by inme: 12:08pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Emmatdayo(m): 12:13pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Smellymouth:lol, u dun start again today abi? 1 Like |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by gift01: 12:15pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Vincent Enyeama would've been better but he's gone 1 Like |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by neolboy(m): 12:17pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Pls is Mikel Obi part of the over age players going to Rio 2016 |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by giles14(m): 12:29pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
robosky02:Na dem knw,all I know let siasia jst make sure that iwobi N kelechi is in dat term |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by walesmurphy: 12:43pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
With all this shoddy preparation, not even 11 overaged players will get naija any medal. |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by nuesmann(m): 12:45pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
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Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Kenechi1: 6:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Why is the full list |
Re: Akpeyi Listed As Nigeria Olympics Goalkeeper by Reference(m): 7:40pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
neolboy: Hope not. Aren't you tired of seeing his face. Like we can't move forward in this country. Stuck on the same spot in perpetuity. We have seen Mikel's game over the years, through and through. He has nothing new or better to offer. Let us build a new team for the future, an entirely new team. |
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