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Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheancho continued his steady rise to the pinnacle of world football with a goal and an assist for Manchester City in the Manchester Derby at old Trafford on Saturday

The Match ended 2 1 in favor of Manchester city

Iheancho scored his goal on 35 minutes for city albeit fortuitously after . . read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/iheancho-scores-in-manchester-derby/

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Former Golden Eaglets Star and Manchester City loanee, Chidebere Nwakali, scored a screamer of a goal for his Norwegian side IK Start.

Watch the goal here http://www.soccerassembly.com/man-city-loanee-chidebere-nwakali-scores-wonder-goal-in-norway-watch-video/

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Come Saturday afternoon the footballing world will turn their attention to Ibadan as two traditional rivals, Shooting Stars and Enugu Rangers, clash in a Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 35 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

Rangers are top of the table with 54 points from 32 matches . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/ibadan-on-fire-as-rangers-battle-shooting-stars/

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Super Eagles of Nigeria’s World Cup rivals Zambia are stepping up their preparations for the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in a bid to outdo their Nigerian rivals

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will finally appoint former Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund as their new coach.

FAZ General Secretary Ponga Liwewe said they have got their man and will announce him on Tuesday after the executive committee meeting . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/zambia-set-to-appoint-igesund-for-eagles/

I’m Overwhelmed Training With Arsenal Stars : Kelechi Nwakali

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Nigerian wonder kid and New Arsenal Signing Kelechi Nwakali has expressed his delight at being allowed to train with the likes of fellow summer arrivals Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez as well as other established Arsenal Stars read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/im-overwhelmed-training-with-arsenal-stars-kelechi-nwakali/

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The Nigerian Football Federation has stated that work has started on the pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo venue of the Super Eagles last AFCON qualifying match against Tanzania.

Several Super Eagles players as well as New Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr complained bitterly about the pitch which was blamed for the low scoreline in the match read Gernot Rohr Blames Uyo Pitch For Super Eagles Slim Victory

But in a swift reaction via the NFF Official read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/nff-work-has-started-on-uyo-stadium-pitch/

Acid test for Iheancho in the Manchester Derby

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Come Saturday afternoon the eyes of the entire footballing world will be on England for what can be regarded as the biggest game of the Premier League : The Manchester Derby

The Derby is a game of great significance and history in England but none come more tantalizing than Saturdays Derby perhaps because of the myriad of fascinating sub-plots within the larger.

At the fore is the epic confrontation . . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/can-the-apprentice-fill-the-masters-boots/

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Liverpool and Nigerian youngster, Taiwo Awonioyi’s loan move seems to be paying off already as the player scored a Brace for his new Dutch Eredivisie club, NEC Nijimegen in their 5-0 bashing of more http://www.soccerassembly.com/awoniyi-returns-hits-brace-for-new-dutch-club/

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New Super Eagles Technical Adviser has waved aside suggestions on fears of being owed while working with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)

Speaking at the Super Eagles Media chat at Le Meridie . . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/im-used-to-being-owed-in-africa-gernot-rohr/

Top 5 Nigerian Footballers in Europe (Week 3)

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(5) Leon Balogun
Balogun featured for the duration of the match as Mainz lost 2-1 away to Borussia Dortmund in their Bundesliga season opener on Saturday.
Balogun who openly voiced his admiration for new Dortmund kid Dembele was solid in the match that was settled by a brace from . . .

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The Rio Olympic football games have come to an end and our Dream Team against all odds performed admirably winning a bronze medal

But a few pertinent questions still linger on our minds

[b]1. Why did Siasia Play Etebo in Midfield against Egypt in the ANC Qualifiers?
[/b]Given Etebo’s electrifying performance against Japan one wonders why a coach supposed to understand the player most choose to use him 2ce read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-questions-our-bronze-winning-dream-team-threw-up/

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It all started way back first in Finland 2003 and later in 2005 in Utrecht, Holland

Nigerian football witnessed the rise to consciousness of one the most unique talents to come out of the Nation : John Mikel Obi

The then 18 year old prodigy had the entire world gushing as he dictated . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/the-mikel-conundrum/

Nigerian Fans Blame Sadiq Umar For Dream Teams Loss To Germany

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Nigerian Soccer Fans came down hard on Roma teenage Prodigy Sadiq Umar Placing most of the blame of the Dream teams ouster on the shoulders of the young forward.

The Dream Team were totally outclassed and outplayed by their German counterparts with the entire team having... read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/nigerian-fans-blame-sadiq-umar-for-dream-teams-loss-to-germany/

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Nigeria U23 Football Team Captain John Obi Mikel has said his experience of olympic football reminds him of when I started playing with the U-17s and U-20s

Mikel was speaking exclusively to FIFA.com at the teams hotel in brazil

Odogwu as he is fondly called by his team mates said Sheer determination, effort, togetherness and unity in the team were the reasons . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-olympics-reminds-me-of-my-u20-days/

We Were Not Ordered To Leave RIO – Dream Team Media Officer

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Dream Team VI Media Officer Timi Ebikagboro has come out to deny reports making the rounds in the media that he and some other officials of the team as well as two alternate players were ordered back to the country.

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We Were Not Ordered To Leave RIO – Dream Team Media Officer

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Dream Team VI Media Officer Timi Ebikagboro has come out to deny reports making the rounds in the media that he and some other officials of the team as well as two alternate players were ordered back to the country.

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NFF Chairman Amaju Pinnick will hit Sao Paulo Brazil tomorrow the 16th of August to support the Dream Team as they prepare for their Semi final match against Germany

This is according to the Dream . . . read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/pinnick-hits-brazil-to-support-dream-team/

Iwobi : Nigeria Will Qualify For Russia 2018

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Nigeria and Arsenal midfield maestro Alex Iwobi is sure of Nigeria’s Qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The 20 year old Midfield gem revealed this in an exclusive chat with Fifa.com where he discussed his rapid rise in the game

“It is a tough group for sure, but I don’t think . . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/iwobi-nigeria-will-qualify-for-russia-2018/

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Nigeria and Arsenal midfield maestro Alex Iwobi is sure of Nigeria’s Qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The 20 year old Midfield gem revealed this in an exclusive chat with Fifa.com where he discussed his rapid rise in the game

“It is a tough group for sure, but I don’t think . . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/iwobi-nigeria-will-qualify-for-russia-2018/

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Nigeria beat Denmark 2 – 0 in their quarter final match at the Fonte Nova Arena on Saturday

With the result Nigeria are through to the Semi Finals of the Mens Olympic Football tournament

Captain Mikel Obi Scored Nigeria’s opening goal in the 15th minute after good w . . .read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/dream-team-beat-denmark-2-0-meet-germany-in-semi-finals/

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Tottenham’s Dele Alli has retained the No 20 shirt for the new EPL season but will change name on the back from ‘Alli’ to ‘Dele’

The 20-year-old had previously worn read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/dele-alli-i-feel-no-connection-to-my-family-name-alli/

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In a swift reaction to coach Samsons Siasia’s outburst on national radio read here the chairman of the NFF has come out with a response to try and douse the growing tension amidst the possibility of players and officials of the Olympic Eagles boycotting the Rio 2016 quarter-final clash with Denmark in Salvador on Saturday over unpaid allowances and bonuses despite promises made by Sports Minister Solomon Dalung.

Pinnick told thenff.com on Friday that he had spoken with head coach Samson Siasia, who is being owed a backlog of salaries, thought to be as . . . read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/pinnick-why-we-are-owing-siasia/

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Nigerian Soccer team Captain John Obi Mikel aimed a playful dig at new Manchester United signing Paul Pogba

Mikel passed the comment . . . read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-taunts-pogba-anticipates-playing-against-uniteds-record-signing/

Mikel taunts Manchester United record Signing !

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Nigerian Soccer team Captain John Obi Mikel aimed a playful dig at new Manchester United signing Paul Pogba

Mikel passed the comment . . . read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-taunts-pogba-anticipates-playing-against-uniteds-record-signing/

Gernot Rohr : Nigeria is A Big Challenge !

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Gernot Rohr has signed a two-year contract to work with the NFF as Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles.

The NFF announced his appointment via thier Twitter handle on teusday

They also disclosed that he will be presented to the public and media next week.

On his part Rohr said “I am enthusiastic to get to work. This is a big challenge.” . . . .Read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/gernot-rohr-nigeria-is-a-big-challenge/

Iheanacho, Iwobi, Akpom On Target As Arsenal Beat City in Pre-season Game

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Nigerian Striker Odion Ighalo was on target for watford in thier final preseason game against French side FC Lorient

Ighalo 1st had a sniff at goal in the 15th minute but his shot was blocked read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/ighalo-scores-for-watford-success-dazzles-in-pre-season-game/

Who Is Sadiq Umar ?

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Greatness they say starts in small steps but for one Nigerian it seems to start with leaps

Sadiq Umar has come a long way in a short time, from the dusty streets of Kaduna to the hallowed streets of Rome . . .a star destined for greatness

Born in Kaduna, Umar whose read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/who-is-sadiq-umar/

Dream Team Edge Past Japan In Nine Goal Thriller

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Nigeria’s Dream Team against all odds defeated their Japanese counterparts in a nine goal thriller in the second match of Group B at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016

AS Roma teenager Sadiq Umar opened the scoring after Imoh Ezekiel had his shot saved following some superb dribbling on the right wing. Umar was right there to tap in the second chance after Japan goalkeeper Masatoshi Kushibiki spilled read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/dream-team-edge-past-japan-in-nine-goal-thriller/

Tottenham, Everton and Celtic Monitoring Adarabioyo. City Fight To Keep Starlet

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Manchester City have a battle on their hands to to keep highly-rated Anglo Nigerian teenager Tosin Adarabioyo as The talented 18-year-old seeks assurances over game time.

According to the Daily mail UK, Adarabioyo who burst onto the scene for City during this preseason has been one of the standout performers and was the only player to play all 180 minutes of read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/tottenham-everton-and-celtic-monitoring-adarabioyo-city-fight-to-keep-starlet/

Conte tells Mikel to Win Gold at Rio Olympics

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John Mikel Obi has said Antonio Conte told him to bring back a gold medal from the Rio Olympics

According to the UK Evening Standard Mikel who thanked Chelsea for giving him permission to go to the Rio Olympics said it is difficult to leave Chelsea read more http://www.soccerassembly.com/conte-tells-mikel-to-win-gold-at-rio-olympics/