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Manchester United Wonderkid Tosin Kehinde Joins CD Feirense

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Nigerian wonderkid Tosin Kehinde has joined CD Feirense from Manchester United

The players management team IOM released a statement on the players move to Portugal after seven years at United . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/manchester-united-wonderkid-tosin-kehinde-joins-cd-feirense/

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Super Eagles and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has announced his retirement from active football after receiving medical advice following a year-long battle with acute leukaemia.

The 32-year-old announced the news to his teammates before a training session at Compton on Tuesday morning . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-goalkeeper-carl-ikeme-takes-bow/

b]Salisu Yusuf Denies BBC Bribe Allegation[/b]

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Chief coach of Nigeria’s national team Salisu Yusuf has denied any wrongdoing after footage broadcast on Tuesday showed him accepting money from undercover reporters posing as football agents.

Earlier today the BBC posted a video of Yusuf taking what it said was $1,000 (850 euros) after a conversation about the selection of two players for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The video was recored by Ghanaian . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/salisu-yusuf-denies-bbc-bribe-allegation/

Taiwo Awoniyi Joins KAA Gent on Loan

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Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi has joined Belgian top-flight club Gent for his fourth loan spell from Liverpool.

The 20-year-old who recently signed a new 5yr contract at Anfield will join the Belgian side on a season-long loan from Liverpool . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/taiwo-awoniyi-joins-kaa-gent-loan/

Nigerian Youth Team Coach Also Accused of Collecting Bribe From Player Agents

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Following the release of a video of Nigeria football coach Salisu Yusuf receiving cash to invite players for the AFCON qualifiers more revelations are coming out as to the depth of corruption in Nigerian football

The decadence seems to have eaten deep into the fabric of Nigerian football via local coaches especially within the youth teams . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/nigerian-youth-team-coach-also-accused-collecting-bribe-player-agents/

Bribery Scandal: BBC Release Video Of Super Eagles Coach Salisu Yusuf Collecting Cash

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The BBC has released a video of Nigeria’s top football coach, Salisu Yusuf, taking cash from men posing as football agents. . . . . click here to watch http://www.soccerassembly.com/bribery-scandal-bbc-release-video-super-eagles-coach-salisu-yusuf-collecting-cash/

Ahmed Musa Set To Become Nigeria’s Most Expensive Player Ever

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Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa has been linked with a £40m move to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr are reportedly ready to page a huge fee for the Nigeria international Musa . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ahmed-musa-set-become-nigerias-expensive-player-ever/

New Wilfred Ndidi Shawn Adeoye Emerges With KRC Genk

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Young Nigerian defender Shawn Adeoye seems set to follow in the footsteps of Leicester city star Wilfred Ndidi after stepping up to the main team of KRC Genk

The 16 year old defender who started playing football at the age of 6 and has been with KRC Genk from the age of 6 was invited to train with the main squad and even got fifteen minutes of play time in the exhibition game against UAE. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/new-wilfred-ndidi-shawn-adeoye-emerges-krc-genk/

Super Eagles : To Aspire Beyond The Conventional

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One thing was clear, it was not for a lack heart,

No, Those boys sweat and went at it with everything giving their all

Like a chess game Sampaoli made his move, the only one he could make, throwing on fresh attack minded players to seek the goal that would ensure his side qualified

The onus fell on Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr for counter measures , to make a move to negate the offensive onslaught from Argentina . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-aspire-beyond-conventional/

CAF Appoints Amaju Pinnick 1st Vice-President

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The Confederation of African Football(CAF), on Thursday, confirmed the appointment of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick as the first vice president of the continental football governing body. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/caf-appoints-amaju-pinnick-1st-vice-president/

Exclusive: I Want The Best Players For Nigeria – Scout Who Discovered Leon Balogun For Nigeria

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Call him a talent scout, a Nigerian football aficionado, a head hunter for anyone Nigerian playing the round leather game and a living encyclopedia of Nigerian players abroad and you won’t be wrong

For the mysterious silent Nigerian who simply wants to be referred to as Pato . . . that is his passion and his calling . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/exclusive-want-best-players-nigeria-scout-discovered-leon-balogun-nigeria/

7 Reasons Super Eagles Won The Battle Of Volgograd

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The thunderous sound of the Iceland fans famous thunder clap echoed through the Volgograd Arena, many foes had in the past cowered to its intimidating reverberations but the Super Eagles stood firm

In what was a must win for both sides it was the Nigerian Super Eagles who emerged victorious executing a well laid out strategy as both teams battled to improve their chances to qualify from group D

Here are 7 reasons why the Eagles won . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-reasons-super-eagles-won-battle-volgograd/

Ahmed Musa: I Always Score Against Messi

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Super Eagles man of the moment Ahmed Musa has declared he is unperturbed playing against Argentina and Lionel Messi on Tuesday believing he has a knack of scoring against the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner

The Leicester City forward was speaking at the post match conference following the Super Eagles remarkable 2-0 victory over Iceland at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The 24 year old scored both goals as the Super Eagles put themselves back . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ahmed-musa-always-score-messi/

Ahmed Musa: I Always Score Against Messi

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Super Eagles man of the moment Ahmed Musa has declared he is unperturbed playing against Argentina and Lionel Messi on Tuesday believing he has a knack of scoring against the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner

The Leicester City forward was speaking at the post match conference following the Super Eagles remarkable 2-0 victory over Iceland at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The 24 year old scored both goals as the Super Eagles put themselves back . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ahmed-musa-always-score-messi/

Ahmed Musa: I Always Score Against Messi

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Super Eagles man of the moment Ahmed Musa has declared he is unperturbed playing against Argentina and Lionel Messi on Tuesday believing he has a knack of scoring against the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner

The Leicester City forward was speaking at the post match conference following the Super Eagles remarkable 2-0 victory over Iceland at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The 24 year old scored both goals as the Super Eagles put themselves back . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ahmed-musa-always-score-messi/

Drogba Salutes Ahmed Musa For World Cup Heroics

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Former Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba has lavished praise on Super Eagles World cup Hero Ahmed Musa after the Leicester City striker’s World Cup heroics for Nigeria.

Musa hit a brace in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 defeat of Iceland to set his side up for qualification out of Group D. . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/drogba-salutes-ahmed-musa-world-cup-heroics/

Super Eagles : We Die Here

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7:45 am Friday 22nd June

Matchday

There was a calm quiet focus as we did our morning exercises

The banther was less, light and hushed as it felt like the pressure from over 30 million Nigerians back home was right there with us

Word had gone round that “baba” intended to make changes to the team. No one wanted to be found wanting as we toiled In the early hours of the day

Everyone was hyped

With Croatia beating Argentina we . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-die/

Exclusive : How Super Eagles Can Beat Iceland – George Abbey

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It’s been 11 years but for some of us it still seems like yesterday and memories of George Abbey marauding down the right flank for the Super Eagles remain fresh

The more things change the more they stay the same and even now while he retains his calm humble exterior, you can feel the fire, the “never say die spirit” of a champion within him as he speaks . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/exclusive-super-eagles-can-beat-iceland-george-abbey/

Mikel Replies Mourinho : I Played 10 For Super Eagles For 2 Years

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Captain of the Super Eagles John Mikel Obi has addressed a statement made by his former coach Jose Mourinho on his best position on the field

Mikel was speaking at the Super Eagles live match conference on Wednesday ahead of their 2nd World Cup game against Iceland on Friday . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-replies-mourinho-played-10-super-eagles-2-years/

Mourinho Blasts: Mikel is Not a Number 10

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Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho has joined the long list of those condemning Gernot Rohr for playing ex Chelsea star Mikel Obi in the advanced number 10 playmakers role

The highly regarded Portuguese tactician was speaking on a Russian TV where he was a pundit for the world cup . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/mourinho-blasts-mikel-not-number-10/

Ex Super Eagles Stars Fault Iwobi Substitution, Rohr’s Formation

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Former Super Eagles stars have come out to criticize the tactics employed by current handler of the team Gernot Rohr in Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their opening group game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

A very poor and dismal Super Eagles team fell to an own goal by Oghenekaro Etebo in the first half and a second-half penalty from Luka Modric . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ex-super-eagles-stars-fault-iwobi-substitution-rohrs-formation/

Ex Super Eagles Stars Fault Iwobi Substitution, Rohr’s Formation

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Former Super Eagles stars have come out to criticize the tactics employed by current handler of the team Gernot Rohr in Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their opening group game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

A very poor and dismal Super Eagles team fell to an own goal by Oghenekaro Etebo in the first half and a second-half penalty from Luka Modric . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ex-super-eagles-stars-fault-iwobi-substitution-rohrs-formation/

Super Eagles: The Writings On The Wall

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The signs were ominous but we choose to ignore as we so often do, blinded by passion and deep patriotism, choosing instead to believe that miracles would happen.

Once again . . .they did not and we face reality stark in the face.

The Super Eagles loss to Croatia is not a rude awakening. On the contrary, we should have seen it coming. Correction, we did see it coming

After comfortably seeing out the qualifiers, the warm up games prior to the World Cup proper were truly cause for genuine concern . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-writings-wall/

Iceland National team Show Support For Carl Ikeme

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The Super Eagles next opponents at the Russia 2018 World Cup Iceland have shown support for Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme going into Fridays game

Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukemia back in 2017 and was prior to that The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Wolverhampton Wanderers number one goalkeeper . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/iceland-national-team-show-support-carl-ikeme/

Chelsea Legend To Rohr : Drop Mikel

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Chelsea of England legend and former Italy star Gianfranco Zola has fingered Super eagles captain as part of the reason for their dismal outing in their 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their opening group game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

The 51 year old Italian was a speaking on SuperSport where he was a guest analyst for the match and pointed out Nigeria’s flat midfield advising Rohr to drop the ex Chelsea player for a player with more energy . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/chelsea-legend-rohr-drop-mikel/

Nigeria Vs Croatia : A Game To Be Decided In The Middle

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria open their Russia 2018 World Cup campaign against Croatia on Saturday at the magnificent Kaliningrad stadium in Russia

With the setup of the group and Argentina and an unpredictable Iceland waiting for both teams in the wings the match is a must win for both sides

On paper with the array of stars it presents Croatia look the better team and more likely to edge this but the Nigerian Eagles are more than capable of causing an upset . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/nigeria-vs-croatia-game-decided-middle/

Russia 2018 : Super Eagles – The Fearless Five

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As the Super Eagles begin their quest to at least surpass the achievements of their predecessors at the greatest football showpiece on the planet we spotlight 5 key players who must bring their A game to the fore for the team to succeed in Russia

Here are the Fearless 5 . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/russia-2018-super-eagles-fearless-five/

7 Fixes Rohr Must Make Before The World Cup

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With just a few days to go the biggest football showpiece on planet earth there seems to be some concern for the Nigerian team no thanks to recent poor results
The general consensus among many including the Coach of the Super Eagles himself Gernot Rohr is that the team is simply not ready
While the poor performances may be partly due to extreme caution on the part of the players to avoid Injuries the last couple of games have as they should highlighted areas where if the team must excel in Russia Gernot Rohr must address urgently

We highlight 7 . . .

1) Our Tactical Formation
The Super Eagles have for long favored . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-fixes-rohr-must-make-world-cup/

Samuel Chukwueze Scores, Dazzles As Villarreal Panic Over Losing Star Player

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Nigerian wonderkid Samuel Chukuweze continues his amazing form at Villareal B when he scored the opening goal and got an assist in their 2-0 win over Fuenlabrada

The 19 year old showed great strength and composure beyond his years to score in the 20th minute of the encounter . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/samuel-chukwueze-scores-dazzles-villarreal-panic-losing-star-player/

I Have No Respect For Mikel: Mark Clattenburg

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English referee Mark Clattenburg has opened up on the famous row he had with Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi during the latter’s time at Chelsea

Clattenburg was speaking in an Exclusive interview with the daily mail UK and spoke on several issues including his much publicized rows with Mikel, Adam Lallana’s change in attitude and keeping Craig Bellamy in check

The old referee was accused by Chelsea’s . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/no-respect-mikel-mark-clattenburg/

Super Eagles Win Jersey World Cup As Hundreds Of Fans Queue In London

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Scores of Fans have lined up in front Nikes outlet in London following the official release of Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2018 World Cup kit

Nike officially launched the Super Eagles new strip on Friday Morning and already the strip is the most in demand football jersey currently . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-win-jersey-world-cup-hundreds-fans-queue-london/

Exclusive: Tosin Kehinde – Next Generation Of Super Eagles Exciting

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set for their sixth appearance at the world cup tournament and many are filled with contained optimism

The general consensus is while the current setup is not as complete as the legendary 94/96 set, they are still loaded with a truckload of talented individuals and coupled with the resolute efficiency their German tactician Gernot Rohr brings they should be capable of ruffling more than a few feathers in Russia . . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/exclusive-tosin-kehinde-next-generation-super-eagles-exciting/