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Former Golden Eaglets stars Manchester Citys Kelechi Iheancho & F.C. Cesarense’s Dele Alampasu are impressing Eagles coaches in the Eagles Camp in Abuja as preparations continue towards the crucial World Cup Qualifier against Algeria

Both Ihenacho and Dele Alampasu who were the best player and best goalkeeper at the 2013 U17 World Cup in UAE did well in the eagles training session

The 20 year old man city star looks set to lead the Super Eagles attack by himself . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/eagles-camp-ex-eaglets-alampasu-iheancho-dazzle/

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Nigeria are set to lose Highly rated Nigerian-American youngster, Lateef Omidiji Jr to the United states of America

The US Soccer federation have announced that the ’03 FC Dordrecht & former FC Heat attacker Lateef Omidiji will join up with US U14s next week.

The Nigerian-American was the subject of a recruiting . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/breaking-nigeria-lose-wonderkid-lateef-omidiji-jr-to-the-us/

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25th October 2016, the Emirates Stadium Arsenal vs Reading

I’m following the match for a reason !

Arsene Wenger has decided to rest a couple of his senior stars including team regular No 10 Mesut Ozil and fields his rising young star Alex Iwobi in the role

While he has played the role for Arsenal in the past (Against Burnley in the English FA cup) with his recent rise to fame there is renewed expectation to see if the young Nigerian is a capable deputy for Mesut Ozil in the number 10 role: The role of “The trequartista”

My interest? Since the exit of the Emperor Jay Jay Okocha, the Super Eagles have lacked a natural 10 , a true trequartista!

The trequartista dictates . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/iwobi-the-rise-of-the-trequartista/

Can The Oyinbo Connection Withstand The Algerian Onslaught?

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Don’t be deceived by their looks

They are tough uncompromising defenders

Leon Balogun and Troost Ekong (The Oyinbo Connection) have surmounted all odds and have amidst stiff competition become the Super Eagles preferred central defence pairing

Paired together against Mali in a friendly and against Tanzania in a dead rubber AFCON Qualifier they have so far proved Impregnable when together

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Can The Oyinbo Connection Withstand The Algerian Onslaught?

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Don’t be deceived by their looks

They are tough uncompromising defenders

Leon Balogun and Troost Ekong (The Oyinbo Connection) have surmounted all odds and have amidst stiff competition become the Super Eagles preferred central defence pairing

Paired together against Mali in a friendly and against Tanzania in a dead rubber AFCON Qualifier they have so far proved Impregnable when together

http://www.soccerassembly.com/can-the-oyinbo-connection-withstand-the-algerian-onslaught/

Super Eagles Captain Mikel Hits Camp: Only 5 Players Still Expected

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Ex-Barcelona Starlet Godswill Ekpolo Joins Fleetwood Town

This young man was once so highly rated

Wonder what happened

Seems his not making the Olympic team was justified

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Former Super Eagles player and Coach Sunday Oliseh has saluted Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for his exceptional leadership attributes

The Italian Conte has been exceptional for Chelsea since he took over as manager in August and has turned around the fortunes of the Stamford bridge club using his preferred 3-4-3 system.

His last performance was a sensational 5-0 annihilation of Everton . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/sunday-oliseh-salutes-chelsea-boss-antonio-conte/

EPL Stars Iwobi And Iheancho Already Enroute Eagles Abuja Camp For Algeria

Nigerian Wonderkids and English Premier League Stars Alex Iwobi of Arsenal and Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City are already on their way to Abuja from London where they will join up with technical staff of the Super Eagles in the eagles Camp

http://www.soccerassembly.com/epl-stars-iwobi-and-iheancho-already-enroute-eagles-abuja-camp-for-algeria/

Red Hot Ideye Sends Warning To Algeria: Scores Goal No 7 In Greece

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Red Hot Nigerian Striker Brown Ideye continued his rich vein of form this season for Greek side Olympiacos as he netted his 7th goal of the season in their 3-0 win over Panathinaikos

http://www.soccerassembly.com/red-hot-ideye-sends-warning-to-algeria-scores-goal-no-7-in-greece/

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Red Hot Nigerian Striker Brown Ideye continued his rich vein of form this season for Greek side Olympiacos as he netted his 7th goal of the season in their 3-0 win over Panathinaikos

One of the most followed and anticipated matches in Greece the Derby of Eternal Enemies between the two most successful clubs of Greece turned out a one sided affiar with Olympiakos totally dominating the game at home at the Karaiskakis Stadium

read more @ http://www.soccerassembly.com/red-hot-ideye-sends-warning-to-algeria-scores-goal-no-7-in-greece/

Sadiq Makes 1st Start For Bologna: Denied 1st Goal Of The Season

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Dream team star Sadiq Umar made his first start for Bologna of Italy on Sunday in an Italian league match against his Parent club AS Roma of Italy

Roma won the match 3-0 courtesy of 3 goals from former Chelsea man Mohhamed Salah

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Sadiq Makes 1st Start For Bologna: Denied 1st Goal Of The Season

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Dream team star Sadiq Umar made his first start for Bologna of Italy on Sunday in an Italian league match against his Parent club AS Roma of Italy

Roma won the match 3-0 courtesy of 3 goals from former Chelsea man Mohhamed Salah

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Troost-Ekong Makes Team Of The Season In Norway: Set For Return To Gent

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Troost-Ekong Makes Team Of The Season In Norway: Set For Return To Gent

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Nigerian defence Marshal William Troost-Ekong has ended the Norwegian season on a high has he was named in the Tippeligean team of the year 2016

The Haugesund of Norway captain who has been on Loan from Belgian Giants KAA Gent has had a remarkable season in which he scored 3 goals and won 3 man of the match awards for the top side helping them to a 4th place finish and qualification for the Europa league

The 24 year old olympic bronze medalist will . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/troost-ekong-makes-team-of-the-season-in-norway-set-for-return-to-gent/

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Nigerian Striker Victor Anichebe has repaid the faith shown in him by Sunderland manager David Moyes as he delivered a 5 star performance to help Sunderland to victory over Bournemouth in an EPL game

The year 28 old Nigerian scored, won a penalty and was generally unplayable as Sunderland beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/5-star-anichebe-repays-david-moyes-faith/

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Watford Boss Walter Mazzarri has added his voice to the growing concerns over Odion Ighalo’s lack of sharpness in front of goal in recent times attributing it to many factors including playing for the National Team

Watford gained promotion to the EPL last season with the feat being mainly down to the goalscoring exploits of their potent front two Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo who scored 28 goal between them last season.

However the pair have only managed a paltry one goal from open play in the last six games . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/mazzarri-blames-super-eagles-for-ighalos-lack-of-goals/

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Amidst growing speculations about Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obis future at Stamford bridge Chelsea Italian manager Antonio Conte has refused to deny or accept if the 29 year old Nigerian will be offered a new deal saying he is yet to speak with Mikel

http://www.soccerassembly.com/antonio-conte-i-havent-spoken-to-mikel-about-new-chelsea-deal/

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Liverpool star Ovie Ejaria is set to come up against Nigeria’s U19 squad at the Suwon invitational tournament in South Korea

The 19 year old Ejaria will be lining up for England U20s alongside other players of Nigerian descent still eligible for Nigeria including Char . .

http://www.soccerassembly.com/ovie-ejaria-battles-manu-garbas-u19-team-in-suwon/

Nigeria take on Algeria in less than 2 weeks in a crunch World cup Qualifier in Uyo

The match is a potential Group B decider and as both teams are blessed with undeniable talent, victory will come down to the team that gets its tactics right on the day

Nigeria’s German tactician Gernot Rohr has so far shown a tactical proclivity but will now be sorely tested

He has 2 challenges, one quite apparent to every football pundit: The lack of quality fullbacks!

The other however is subliminal but equally as important and will come as a bit of a surprise to ardent soccer fans : Who pulls the strings for the Eagles ? Or better put ,how does he blend all the amazing attacking talent at his disposal and stop them getting in each other’s way

http://www.soccerassembly.com/who-orchestrates-for-the-super-eagles-against-algeria/

Algerian Coach Leekens Scared Of Eagles Attack

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Newly appointed coach of Algeria George Leekens seems genuinely concerned about the quality of the oppositions ( Nigeria’)s attack ahead of the meeting of the 2 nations in a crucial 2018 World Cup Qualifier on the 12th of November in Uyo

The Belgian tactician was speaking at his first press conference as coach of Algeria after releasing the official team list for the match and kept on http://www.soccerassembly.com/algerian-coach-leekens-scared-of-eagles-attack/

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John Obi Mikel has revealed the Chelsea managers under which he played some of his best football in an exclusive chat with FourFourTwo

The Chelsea veteran may be finding life at the bridge tough under new Boss Antonio Conte but while speaking with FourFourTwo on how best to play the Defensive Midfield position he also opens up on some of his best times at Stamford bridge

“There was a massive difference (playing under the different managers . . . read @ http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-i-played-my-best-football-under-scolari-di-matteo/

7 Questions: As The Eagles List For Algeria Is Released

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As Nigeria get set for their Crucial World Cup Qualifier against Algeria on the 12th of November, the NFF and Coach Gernot Rohr have finally released the authentic list of players to be invited for the match, after much intense speculation.

As expected the list is not without its twists and surprises tasking us to ask 7 important questions . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-questions-as-the-eagles-list-for-algeria-is-released/

7 Questions: As The Eagles List For Algeria Is Released

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As Nigeria get set for their Crucial World Cup Qualifier against Algeria on the 12th of November, the NFF and Coach Gernot Rohr have finally released the authentic list of players to be invited for the match, after much intense speculation.

As expected the list is not without its twists and surprises tasking us to ask 7 important questions . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-questions-as-the-eagles-list-for-algeria-is-released/

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Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has doused speculations on Nigeria’s pursuit of Bristol City Star Tammy Abraham

Pinnick made this known via his official social media handle

Speculation on the 19 year olds Chelsea forwards international future came into limelight

read @ http://www.soccerassembly.com/tammy-abraham-not-an-immediate-priority-pinnick/

Tammy Abraham: It Is Possible I Play For Nigeria

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Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham who is currently on loan at Bristol City, has not ruled out the possibility of representing Nigeria.

The Anglo Nigerian had been tipped to follow Marcus Rashford’s path to England after his two goals for the England U21’s against Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this month but remains eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents.

Now the current EFL Player of the Month himself has come out to confirm the possibility of his lining up for the Super Eagles . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/tammy-abraham-it-is-possible-i-play-for-nigeria/

Tammy Abraham: It Is Possible I Play For Nigeria

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Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham who is currently on loan at Bristol City, has not ruled out the possibility of representing Nigeria.

The Anglo Nigerian had been tipped to follow Marcus Rashford’s path to England after his two goals for the England U21’s against Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this month but remains eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents.

Now the current EFL Player of the Month himself has come out to confirm the possibility of his lining up for the Super Eagles . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/tammy-abraham-it-is-possible-i-play-for-nigeria/

Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Dazzles On Full MVV Maastricht Debut

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Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali put up a dazzling display as he made his full debut for his loan team MVV Maastricht against Volendam on Friday night in a dutch Eerste Divisie game.

Despite the Nigerians fantastic display however Volendam ran away with the three points winning 2-1 at the atmospheric Geusselt

Full Story at http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-loanee-kelechi-nwakali-dazzles-on-full-mvv-maastricht-debut/

Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Dazzles On Full MVV Maastricht Debut

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Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali put up a dazzling display as he made his full debut for his loan team MVV Maastricht against Volendam on Friday night in a dutch Eerste Divisie game.

Despite the Nigerians fantastic display however Volendam ran away with the three points winning 2-1 at the atmospheric Geusselt

Full Story at http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-loanee-kelechi-nwakali-dazzles-on-full-mvv-maastricht-debut/

Torino Boss Tells Joel Obi To Quit Football: Blames Eagles Star For Inter Loss

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Torino manager Sinisa Mihajlovic has vented his frustrations of his sides 2-1 loss to Inter milan on a couple of players and in particular out of Favor Nigerian Midfielder Joel Obi according to respected Italian journalist Gianmarco Lotti

Inter were gifted the lead courtesy of Joe Hart howler in the 35th minute that was pounced on by Mauro Icardi but Torino equalised in the 63rd minute through Andrea Belotti

Mauro Icardi However went on to snatch a late winner with two minutes left to play saving manager Frank de boers job in the process and Torino’s Serbian manger is is not happy with

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Coach of the Nigerian National Team Gernot Rohr is currently in England to monitor his players as well as hold talks with their respective managers

The German tactician is doing all he can to ensure the Eagles get a victory in the crucial World Cup Qualifiers against Algeria in Uyo

Rohr was yesterday at the Emirates in the company of Chuba Iwobi to watch

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Nigerian midfield gem Alex Iwobi has been tasked to improve his calmness in front of goal by his Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

The 20 year old Nigerian star was in the thick of the action yesterday as Arsenal beat Reading 2-0 courtesy of two strikes from winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to advance to the Quater final of the EFL cup

Iwobi was played in the traditional number 10 role in place of Mesut Ozil and greatly impressed in the more natural role however while celebrating his performance the Arsene Wenger has demanded more goals from his player and feels his nervousness in front of goal is hampering him