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Ndidi scores wonder goal in Genk win

By: Sammy Wejinya | 20 Apr | 22:58


Wilfred Ndidi scored for Genk in their Belgian playoff win over Club Brugge on Wednesday.

The midfielder scored a stupendous goal to set Genk on the way to a 4-0 win over Club Brugge at the Cristal Arena.

His effort in the 15th minute will be replayed on international television stations for years to come, and for all the right reasons too.

The 19-year-old smashed an incredible volley from about 35 yards out that left the Club Brugge goalkeeper, Ludovic Butelle, with zero chance.

Ndidi’s effort, which was hit with so much venom and power, was measured at 111 kilometre per hour and it is hard to imagine a goalkeeper who would have successfully kept out the swerving effort, hit with pin-point accuracy.

It was only his second league goal of the season following his strike against Zulte-Waregem on January 16.

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Icon4s:
One of major reasons why I want Onazi in that team is he also belongs to the next generation. He is of same age bracket with the likes of Omeruo, Ajagun, Ndidi, Simon, Shehu Abdulahi, Ahmed Musa and co. If we see those ones as part of the new generation then Onazi who went through the youths system with them should be seen as such too.

I honestly, believe we dnt need Odion Ighalo in that Team. We can have the 3 over aged players from defense and midfield. My picks: Leon Balogun, Ogenyi Onazi and Victor Moses

I am with you on Ogenyi-onazi... but on Odion Ighalo, he deserves to be considered.

Arsenal Starlet Iwobi, Man City Striker Iheanacho, Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Make Provisional Roster For Olympic Games

Published: April 20, 2016


Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that three players on the books of English Premier League giants have been named to the Nigeria U23s provisional roster ahead of 2016 Olympic Games.

Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi first flirted with the Dream Team VI before earning his first cap for the senior squad and recently stated that he would love to be part of the squad for the Olympic Games.

Samson Siasia will observe the Hale End Academy product at close quarters during the training camp, his first step in selecting the final list of players that will represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.

Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi have also made the roster alongside one of Siasia’s favorite pupils, CD Feirense new signing Oghenekaro Etebo.

As part of their preparations for the Olympic Games, the Nigeria U23s will participate in the 2016 Tournoi Espoirs de Toulon next month in France.


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Exclusive: Siasia Invites Roma Defender Abdullahi, Panathinaikos Midfielder Ajagun,Abubakar To Training Camp;Recalls Sokari,Etor

Published: April 20, 2016


Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has drawn up a list of players he intends to select for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

And there are some fresh invitees that made what you would rightly call a provisional squad list, with the former Nantes striker set to run the rule over Roma teenage sensations Sadiq Umar and Nura Abdullahi, KuPS defender Aliyu Abubakar and Panathinaikos loanee Abdul Ajagun during the get-together prior to the competition.

Other players that Siasia will monitor at the training camp include, but not limited to, K.V. Oostende striker Godwin Saviour and Barcelona defender Godswill Ekpolo.

The retired Nigeria international has shown his compassionate side as he plans to recall CS Sfaxien star Kingsley Sokari and Enyimba midfielder Daniel Etor, having omitted both players from his recent squads for leaving the Dream Team VI camp without permission just before the 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.

The Nigeria U23s will trade tackles with Sweden, Japan and Colombia in the group stage of the Olympic Games.

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Rio 2016: Siasia gives condition for Ighalo, Mikel invitation

Posted By: Adeniyion:

April 20, 2016

With the growing calls for EPL duo, Odion Ighalo and Mikel Obi to be listed as overage members of the Dream Team VI squad for the Rio 2016 Men’s football Tournament, Coach of the side, Samson Siasia has stated that the overage slots will only be used for positions where they’d be relevant.

On Tuesday, former U-23 coach, Austin Eguavoen suggested that Ighalo and Mikel Obi be invited to the team as two of three overage players.

Eguavoen made a case for Ighalo as a match winner because of his style of player. However, though Siasia claims he appreciates the opinions on the matter he insists the decision to pick overage players will be tactical and be based on the needs of the team.

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ONAZI NAMED IN AFRICA TOP 5


Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has been named in Africa’s top 5 stars for the past week by France Football magazine.

READ: Enyimba train against Etoile set pieces

Onazi has struggled to pin down a first-team place at Italian club Lazio, but he grabbed a rare first-team appearance at the weekend when he scored in a 2-0 win over Empoli.

Last week, Nigeria youngster Alex Iwobi was named by France Football I the top 5 African stars.

The other players picked by France Football are Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon and Antalyaspor), Adlene Guediora (Algeria and Watford), Sambou Yatabare (Mali and Werder Bremen) and Islam Slimani (Algeria and Sporting Lisbon).


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Alex Iwobi Happy To Hear Kind Words From Arsenal Hero Kanu

Published: April 20, 2016



Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is delighted with the praise he got from former Arsenal hero Nwankwo Kanu.

The Hale End Academy product has impressed since breaking into the first team of the Gunners and could make his sixth consecutive start for the Londoners in Thursday’s Premier League tie against West Brom at the Emirates.

““As a kid, especially playing at Arsenal, I did look up to him. He was just a classy player and I have spoken to him a few times as well,” said Iwobi to Arsenal Player, according to arsenal.com.

“We have had conversations about Nigeria, about myself and what I need to do. (He says) to just be relaxed and he congratulated me and told me I was doing well.

“To hear that (praise) from such a player like him is crazy and I just have to prove him right. I don’t feel pressure, it is just a privilege to hear that.”

Kanu praised Iwobi in an interview with the official website of Arsenal in February, stating that he has all the ingredients to be the star Nigeria are looking for and is going to learn a lot from Arsene Wenger.


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IS MIKEL ON NIGERIA'S 60-PLAYER LIST FOR RIO OLYMPICS?

by Samm Audu

Wednesday Apr 20, 2016. 07:36

AfricanFootball.com has exclusively gathered that Nigeria have compiled a list of as many of 60 players to be considered for the Rio Olympics in August with speculations that the country's skipper and Chelsea star Mikel Obi is on the list.

All qualifiers have been given a deadline of this week to submit a list of players they will possibly feature at the football event of the Rio Olympics, which begin in Brazil on August 4.

It was further understood that this long list of players will include several top Super Eagles stars and over-aged players.

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi have already declared their interest to be part of the Rio Olympics action.

Other top stars who have been linked with the team include Chelsea star Mikel Obi and Watford striker Odion Ighalo.

Coach Samson Siasia has said he already has an idea of the three over-aged players he will pick for the summer games.

Some of the players who will represent the team at next month’s Toulon Festival in France are also on the list.

Nigeria are drawn in Group B along with Japan, Sweden and Colombia at the Rio Games.




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Ogenyi Onazi Wishes to Represent Nigeria at 2016 Olympics

April 19, 2016
Lazio midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has admitted he would love to play for Nigeria at the Olympic Games in August this year.

The 23-year-old is desperate to be part of the Dream Team VI to the competition in Rio.

“I spoke with [the coach] and it will be another chance for me to represent my country to achieve something important, for my country and for myself as well. I will be glad to be part of the [Olympic] team,” Onazi told Goal.

Meanwhile, coach of the Nigerian team, Samson Siasia, has revealed that he has already made up his mind about the three over-aged players he will pick.

“I already have in mind the three over-age players that I intend using at the Games,” Siasia said.

Nigeria have been drawn against Sweden, Japan and Colombia in Group B.


http://www.thebreakingtimes.com/ogenyi-onazi-wishes-to-represent-nigeria-at-2016-olympics/

Championship Wrap: Onuoha Makes 43rd Start; Odemwingie,Akpom&Ameobi Make Cameo; Odubajo,Osede&Iorfa Clock Up 90 Minutes

Published: April 19, 2016



Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Championship on Tuesday night.

Sammy Ameobi played the last two minutes of Cardiff City’s 2-1 loss to Brentford at Griffin Park. It was his 34th appearance in the second-tier so far this season.

Nedum Onuoha featured for the entirety of Queens Park Rangers 4-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. The former Man City starlet has started every single game in the league this season.

At St. Andrews Stadium, Viv Solomon-Otabor was an unused substitute as Birmingham City played out a 2-2 draw with Preston North End.

Stoke City loanee Peter Odemwingie was introduced in the 71st minute as Bristol City were beaten 3-2 by Derby County.

Elsewhere, at Elland Road, two players of Nigerian descent, Carl Ikeme and Dominic Iorfa , played the full match as Wolves lost 2-1 to Leeds United. Wolves youngster Bright Enobakhare watched from the bench throughout the game.

England U21 international Dominic Iorfa was shown a yellow card in the 31st minute, his ninth caution this season.

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Hope Akpan clocked up 79 minutes in his team’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Ademola Lookman started and played 90 minutes for Charlton Athletic in their goalless draw with Derik Osede’s Bolton Wanderers. The former Spain youth-teamer also lasted the distance at the Macron Stadium.

Moses Odubajo worked another ninety-minute shift as Hull City narrowly beat Reading 2-1. Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom entered the fray in the 63rd minute for the Tigers while Sone Aluko was an unused substitute.

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Tottenham Hotspur Target Lookman Delighted To Win LFE Apprentice Of The Year

Published: April 19, 2016



Charlton Athletic teen sensation Ademola Lookman has expressed his joy at winning the Championship’s LFE Apprentice of the Year 2016 at the Football League Awards.

Last season, Lookman starred for the U18 squad of the Addicks which earned him a promotion to the first-team squad in the ongoing campaign and he has maintained the lofty standards.

“This is a great honour for me and my family to be recognised for such a prestigious award,”Lookman said, according to cafc.co.uk.

“Charlton has a great reputation for producing young players and I’d like to thank the club and all of the staff for mentoring me, supporting me and giving me the platform to play first-team football.

“If I look at the position I was in last year, I never would have thought that I would be where I am today. This is a very proud moment for me.”

The likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton,Crystal Palace and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation of the 18-year-old Lookman.

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TheGoodJoe:

“Jordon Ibe’s family informed me by a telephone call that he was giving priority to an England call-up. We wish them well,” Oliseh said on Twitter.

He has pledged his allegiance to England. Whether he is eligible or not does not matter. He rejected a Super Eagles call up because his heart is with England. So there is no need for his report here.

We wish him well.

Yes, you are right but.... the lad still has the choice to choose Nigeria.

Icon4s:
Why report news on Jodorn Ibe and Angelo Obonna?

Na so i take see am.

Is Jordan Ibe not still eligible to play for Nigeria?

Fikayo Tomori Strikes As Chelsea Win UEFA Youth League

Published: April 18, 2016



The Chelsea U19s have won the UEFA Youth League for the second year running after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the showpiece game staged at Centre sportif de Colovray (Nyon), Switzerland on Monday.

Canada U20 international Fikayo Tomori and England youth-teamer Ola Aina were both included in manager Viveash’s starting XI and both defenders lasted the distance against the French team.

Tomori put the defending champions ahead in the tenth minute, scoring his fifth goal of the season off a rebound after Clarke-Salter ’s header was blocked.

Two minutes later, he gave away a penalty for a foul on Nkunku but the Chelsea goalkeeper, Collins, saved from Augustin.

PSG restored parity in the 58th minute through Meite before Palmer scored what turned out to be the game-winner three minutes later.

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Ex-Orlando City Defender Okugo Gives An Expose On Colombia U23 Players,Higuita&Rivas

Published: April 18, 2016



Colombia are one of the teams the Nigeria U23s will face during the group stage of the 2016 Olympic Games, with the South Americans qualifying for the tourney after they saw off the United States in the playoffs.

Based on the current roster of Los Cafeteros, there is a possibility that Orlando City pair Cristian Higuita and Carlos Rivas could be selected in the squad for the Olympic Games.

Former United States U23 international Amobi Okugo knows about the qualities of Higuita and Rivas, as he was on the books of Orlando City along with the two South Americans before he switched to Sporting Kansas City in July 2015.

“Both are very good and dangerous players who have loads of potential. They will definitely be playing in Europe within the next three years, ” says Amobi Okugo to allnigeriasoccer.com.

“Higuita’s strengths are ball winning, ball circulation. possession, technical , tackling and aggression, while he is injury prone and picks up yellow cards.

“Rivas’ strengths are speed, crossing, shots from distance, one v one dribbling, tactical awareness and finishing.”

Cristian Higuita,22, is a midfielder and represented Colombia at the 2013 South American Youth Championship while Carlos Rivas is a winger.

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18712

Nigerian Exports: Super Eagles Stars Onazi,Arokoyo,Ideye&Balogun Find The Net; Shehu Red Carded; Abdullahi,Boniface & Okoye On Target

Published: April 17, 2016

In the English Premier League, Liverpool saw off AFC Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium, with Sheyi Ojo and Jordon Ibe making the starting line-up of The Reds.

Ibe was credited with a helper in the second minute of first -half stoppage time, when he set up Daniel Sturridge. Ojo went the full ninety minutes for the first time in the Premier League, while the number 33 came off in the 78th minute.

Over to the King Power Stadium, Emmanuel Emenike and Angelo Ogbonna played the entirety of West Ham’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City. Victor Moses was in action for 72 minutes.

100 miles away from the King Power Stadium, Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in a London derby. Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor hopped off the bench for the Eagles in the 64th minute and teed up Bolasie for theequalizer.

Super Eagles starlet Alex Iwobi subbed out in the 75th minute in his fourth start for the Gunners in the EPL.

Roma’s teenage star Sadiq Umar was an unused substitute in the capital team’s 3-3 draw with Atalanta in the Italian Serie A.

Super Eagles midfielder Eddy Onazi notched his first goal of the season as Roma beat Empoli 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome. He played the full game.

In Spain, Ikechukwu Uche did not make Malaga’s squad at home to Athletic Bilbao . 1-0 it ended in favour of the visitors.

Still in La Liga, Isaac Success was not involved as Granada suffered a 3-0 loss at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

Elsewhere, Leon Balogun worked a ninety-minute shift in defense as Mainz surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to Cologne in the German Bundesliga. The Nigeria defender found the net in the 49th minute.

Former Belgium youth international Funsho Ojo(Willem II) and right-back Tyronne Ebuehi(ADO Den Haag) started and played the full ninety minutes at the Koning Willem II Stadion. The visitors won 2-0.

Super Eagles hopeful Kenneth Otigba played the entirety of SC Heerenveen’s 1-1 draw with Excelsior at Stadion Woudestein in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Across the border in Belgium, Italy national-teamer Stefano Okaka Chuka worked another ninety-minute shift in attack as Anderlecht narrowly beat Club Brugge 1-0 in the Jupiler League playoffs. Teammate Imoh Ezekiel was missing on account of injury.

In the Portuguese top-flight, Super Eagle Abdullahi Shehu took the walk of shame in the 61st minute of Uniao da Madeira’s 4-3 loss to Pacos de Ferreira.

Over to the Danish Superliga, Izunna Uzochukwu started and played 50 minutes of OB Odense’s 5-1 rout of Viborg. The midfielder was yellow-carded two minutes before the intermission.

Still in Scandinavia, Suleiman Abdullahi scored the game-winner in Viking’s 2-1 win over Aalesund. He started the game along with Samuel Adegbenro apparently in attack, but the later was replaced seven minutes from time, having picked up a yellow card in the fourth minute.

On the other hand, new signing Usman Sale did not come off the bench for Viking, who now occupy fourth place in the Tippeligaen.

In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Dickson Etuhu was not involved in AIK’s 4-1 loss to IFK Norrkoeping.

Olarenwaju Kayode hopped off the bench in the 57th minute of Austria Vienna’s1-0 loss to Rapid Vienna. The former Flying Eagles star has 11 goals (6 assists) to his name from 29 matches in the Austrian Bundesliga.

Manuel Akanji is still recovering from an ailment and was not involved for Basel in their 7-0 rout of St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League.

Abdul Ajagun assisted Levadiakos thrash AEK Athens 3-0, lasting the distance at Levadia Municipal Stadium. Macauley Chrisantus was missing from the capital team’s 18-man squad for the Greek Super League tie.

Brown Ideye added more gloss to the scoreline in the 84th minute as champions Olympiakos thrashed AEL Kalloni FC 5-0. He played the full game.

In the Turkish Super Lig, out-of-favour Nigeria international Gbenga Arokoyo opened his account for Gaziantepspor in their 4-1 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir . He went the full ninety minutes while teammate John Chibuike entered the fray in the 84th minute.

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo started and played 86 minutes of Kasimpas’s 2-1 loss at home to Kayserispor. Former Everton hero Yakubu Aiyegbeni was not on parade for the away team.

Matthew Boniface scored on the dot of 45 minutes as Aris Limassol thrashed Ermis Aradippou 3-0 in the Cypriot First Division. Emmanuel Okoye netted a consolation in the 87th minute of Pafos FC’s 3-1 defeat to Doxa Katokopia.

In the Czech Republic, Kehinde Fatai played the last 16 minutes of Sparta Prague’s 2-2 draw with Bohemians 1905.

Finally, in the Russian Premier League, Sylvester Igboun was in action for 90 minutes as FC Ufa beat Anzhi 2-0.

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18703

dozai:
I think allnigeriasoccer.com has started releasing wrong and false informations. I have been an ardent follower of d site. How will they say ikeme conceded an own goal. I don't think they watched d match. It was a free kick that beat d wall, hit d bar & bounced across d line. This will beat any other gk. So why d info that he scored an own goal. The other time this same site wrote that Siaone was bribed to invite Theo Solomon for Brazil friendly. I just guess they always write negatively about players that don't grease their palms.

I was also suprised that the goal was accredited as an own goal because the ball already crossed the goal line before it bounced back and hit Ikeme's back to finally enter into the net. Well, soccerway also wrote the same thing allnigeriasoccer.com wrote. They probably must have gotten the information from one of those sports site.

On the other hand, i was impressed with Dominic Iorfa performance at the center back which was his first time in that position. I think he is more comfortable in that position though i read he caused the first goal.

Moses Odubanjo will flourish in a team that allows the wing backs to move forward provided there is a trustable cover up for him.

Jordan Ibe assisted for the second goal.

Sheyi Ojo and Jordan Ibe contributed to Liverpool's goal.

Sheyi Ojo starts for Liverpool today. This boy is very good at one on one.

I hope Siasia will not overlook this boy.

Tosin Adarabioyo Shines For Man City In Win Over Liverpool U18s, Adekanye&Ejaria Not Involved

Published: April 16, 2016


Tosin Adarabioyo Shines For Man City In Win Over Liverpool U18s, Adekanye&Ejaria Not Involved
Manchester City U18s edged out Liverpool at Liverpool’s Academy Ground (Knowsley, Merseyside) on Saturday morning in the Premier Academy League, thanks to goals from Manu Garcia and Lukas Nmecha.

The home team were without Ovie Ejaria and Bobby Adekanye for this one, while City coach omitted Ashinme Kigbu from the roster.

England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo was drafted into the Citizens U18s squad and was impressive at the heart of their defense with Daniel Grimshaw posting a shutout.

The central defender would have given City the lead in the first half but saw his header saved by Coaimhin Kelleher.

Adarabioyo got 86minutes under his belt before he was replaced by manager Jason Wilcox.

Igho Kingsley

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Published: April 16, 2016

Matthew Olosunde Already Pleasing Manchester United Crowd


United States youth international Matthew Olosunde,18, was one of the six Manchester United players across all levels that was featured in the Trickbox video earlier this week.

The official website of the English Premier League giants shortlisted the youngster along with England skipper Wayne Rooney, Joe Riley, Morgan Schneiderlin, Marcus Rashford and Angel Gomes as the players that produced the most eye-catching skills.

Olosunde was nominated following his impressive skill against Newcastle United 18s when he displayed some excellent footwork to evade two opponents.

The Red Devils U18s thrashed Newcastle United 7-1 at the Aon Training Complex last weekend, with Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde among the scorers.

The New Jersey native completed his move to Manchester United from New York Red Bulls in March.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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Wolves Starlet Dominic Iorfa Impresses In First Game In Central Defense

Published: April 16, 2016


Wolves Starlet Dominic Iorfa Impresses In First Game In Central Defense
Dominic Iorfa impressed as a central defender in Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 loss to Hull City on Friday night in the Championship, so much so that he has been praised by his coach Kenny Jackett.

For the first time in 58 games in the second-tier, the England U21 international, who is originally a right fullback, was deployed at center back by the manager in the absence of Danny Batth who was unavailable for selection due to illness.

“Danny missed out through illness and it was a big night for Dominic and Kortney,” said Jackett to wolves.co.uk.

“But they have enough experience now and I wasn’t disappointed with them.”

To a certain extent, Iorfa was responsible for the first goal conceded by Wolves at the KC Stadium after a miscued clearance by the defender, otherwise he had an excellent game indeed.

Igho Kingsley

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Nigerian Exports: Ikeme Gifts Hull City 3 Points;Simon, Obinna&Friday Score;Olajengbesi Still Going Strong; Enobakhare Makes Cameo

Published: April 15, 2016


Nigerian Exports: Ikeme Gifts Hull City 3 Points;Simon, Obinna&Friday Score;Olajengbesi Still Going Strong; Enobakhare Makes Cameo
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Friday.

Victor Obinna was on target for the first time since September 2015 as MSV Duisburg defeated 1860 Munich 2-1 in the 2 Bundesliga. The attacker netted the game-winner in the 85th minute.

The ex-Inter Milan and West Ham star led his team’s attack alongside Kingsley Onuegbu. They both played the full 90 minutes, while Austria international Rubin Okotie came off the bench for 1860 Munich in the 75th minute.

Dream Team VI star Taiwo Awoniyi worked a ninety-minute shift in attack as FSV Frankfurt fell 2-0 at home to Paderborn.

Former Nigeria international Seyi Olajengbesi was in action for the entirety of the game in Sandhausen’s 1-0 victory versus RasenBallsport Leipzig in the 3rd Liga.

In the Dutch Eredivisie, there was no Bartholomew Ogbeche in the Twente lineup in their clash with De Graafschap as a result of injury. Teammate Chinedu Ede started at De Vijverberg and lasted only 38 minutes before he subbed out.

Elsewhere, in the Norwegian Tippeligaen, four Nigerians William Troost-Ekong, Anthony Izuchukwu(both FK Haugesund), Fred Friday and Innocent Bonke(both Lillestrom) made their respective teams starting XI for the first game in the fifth round.

Friday rescued a point for the Canaries ten minutes from time as both teams settled for a 2-2 draw. Ibrahim Shuaibu entered the fray for FKH in the 69th minute.

In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Michael Omoh and Alhaji Gero (Oestersunds FK) were unused substitutes against John Owoeri’s BK Hacken. The homers triumphed 2-1 with Owoeri in action for 71 minutes.

Moses Simon struck in the 87th minute as Jupiler League champs Gent saw off Oostende 2-0. He was introduced in the 74th minute, 18 minutes after Joseph Akpala stepped out onto the GHELAMCO-arena pitch.

Peter Olayinka (Gent) and Godwin Saviour(Oostende) did not make the 18-man squads for their respective teams. The former Albanian-based striker is yet to debut for Gent after switching in the January transfer window.

Fegor Ogude worked a ninety-minute shift for Amkar Perm as they shared the spoils with relegation candidates Mordovya. (1-1).

Chuma Anene, a former Norway youth-teamer,played the full game while the third Nigerian on the payroll of Amkar Perm Brian Idowu entered the fray in the 10th minute.

In the English Championship, Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme gifted the three points to Hull City after scoring an own goal in the 90th minute as his side lost 2-1 at the KC Stadium.

The Super Eagle and teammate Dominic Iorfa played the full game, while Bright Enobakhare made a one-minute cameo. Moses Odubajo started for the home team but was replaced in the 67th minute.

As Hull City pushed for a winner, manager Steve Bruce introduced Sone Aluko and Chuba Akpom in the 72nd minute.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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Ola Aina, Fikayo Tomori Star As Chelsea Qualify For UEFA Youth League Showpiece Game

Published: April 15, 2016


Ola Aina, Fikayo Tomori Star As Chelsea Qualify For UEFA Youth League Showpiece Game
The Chelsea U19s have qualified for the final of the UEFA Youth League for a second successive year on the heels of their win against Anderlecht in Switzerland on Friday at Centre sportif de Colovray.

Ola Aina and Fikayo Tomori got manager Adi Viveash’s nod in defense, while the young striker Ike Ugbo was among the seven substitutes.

The English side romped to a 3-0 win in the game against the Belgians, with Palmer,Colkett and Abraham finding the back of the net.

Aina and Tomori, who assisted goalkeeper Bradley Collins post a shutout, went the full 90 minutes, whereas Ugbo did not come off the bench in what would have been his third appearance if he was given a run out.

In Monday’s final, Chelsea will face PSG after the French side saw off Real Madrid in the other semifinal tie.


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U23 TEAM MUST WATCH OLSON – HASSAN


FC Midtjylland of Denmark winger, Riliwan Hassan has raised warning bells about the quality of his Swedish teammate, Kristoffer Olsson, who is expected to be in his country’s squad to battle Nigeria at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

With Nigeria drawn alongside Sweden, Colombia and Japan in Group B of August’s soccer tournament, Hassan and former Midtjylland compatriot, Sylvester Emeka Igbonu have both warned under-23 national team, Naija Eagles coach, Samson Yebowei Siasia that Olsson will be a major threat in Rio.

Sisia’s squad will face Sweden on Sunday, 7th August at Amazônia Arena in their second Group B fixture at Rio 2016, ahead of which Hassan and Igbonu have both explicitly warned that the Nigerian gaffer and his players must be wary of Olssson.

The lad under focus was part of the Sweden’s squad that won the European U-21 Championship in Czech Republic last summer and played a key role in Midtjylland’s Europa League exploits against Manchester United of England.

Olsson, who was on the books of Arsenal prior to his move to Denmark, is regarded as one of the top talents in his homeland and has drawn comparisons with Mesut Ozil as well as former Gunners’ hero, Fredrik Ljungberg.

“It is a good draw for Nigeria and I believe we can qualify for the quarterfinals. Kristoffer is a very good player, very good with the ball and has an eye to set up goals. He plays like Ozil, he is an excellent player,” Igboun told allnigeriasoccer.com.

Haasan, who is presently Olsson’s teammate, added: “Kristoffer is a very skilful player. (He) has good passes and (is) a very hardworking player. He is not so fast but okay and doesn’t talk too much. He plays a bit like Ozil.”

http://sportsdayonline.com/u23-team-must-watch-olsson-hassan/

Raheem Lawal Predicts Tough Olympics For U-23 Eagles


By Izuchukwu Okosi:
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Super Eagles and Osmanlispor of Turkey midfielder, Raheem Lawal, has predicted a difficult men's football event of the 2016 Olympics for the participating teams, but believes the Nigerian U-23 Eagles will qualify from the Group B that pits them against Colombia, Sweden and Japan.


The draws for the men and women football tournaments was held on Thursday at the legendary Maracana Stadium and Lawal bared his mind to Completesportsnigeria.com, on the chances of the U-23 Eagles.
"The Olympics in Rio will be very difficult for the teams participating, but I feel Nigeria will surely qualify from the Group B," Lawal told Completesportsnigeria.com.‎
"Colombia play good football, as well as Japan. Sweden played against Nigeria in the U-17 World Cup in 2013. That must be the set of players that have become their present U-23s. We have been doing well at this U-23 level, but we have to take these countries seriously."
Lawal who was part of the Flying Eagles side coached by current U-23 Eagles coach Samson Siasia, that participated at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt then revealed his intention to be one of three over-aged Nigerian players at the Olympics.
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"The Olympics is a very big event, and of course, I will gladly accept coach (Samson) Siasia's invitation," Lawal, 25, who has scored one goal and made one assist for his Turkish side in 11 league games further told Completesportsnigeria.com.
"I was in the Flying Eagles team at the U-20 World Cup in 2009 and I had a good working experience with him. He communicates a lot with his players and his pep talks will always motivate you (players)‎."

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Wolves Boss Hints Enobakhare Will Get More First Team Action

Published: April 15, 2016


Wolves Boss Hints Enobakhare Will Get More First Team Action
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett has hinted that Nigerian forward Bright Enobakhare will be getting more first team action at the business end of the season.

After only five minutes of game time from a possible 1,170 minutes, the teenager was called into action for the last 32 minutes of the Championship clash with Blackburn Rovers last weekend and the manager was impressed with his contribution.

“The young players and the players in the Academy have to earn that and have to be good enough to earn their place, and I was pleased last week with what Connor Hunte and Bright Enobakhare gave me,” Jackett told wolves.co.uk.

“They deserved their chance, and they’ll be looking for more opportunities.

“When you get quality young players through and that is the key to it, it breeds the type of competition in your squad that then produces success.”

Bright Enobakhare has not featured for Wolves U21s since March 21 when he stepped out onto the pitch against Blackburn.


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enomakos:
roma president hads said the kid is not going anywhere same with nura
look like them will promote them to the 1team next season

If they know that they can't guarantee them first team football next season they shouldn't block them from joining another team that will guarantee them first team football.