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Wilfred Ndidi To Sit Out England Vs Nigeria

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Leicester city Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is likely not going to take any part in the Super Eagles Warm up match against the Three lions of England on Saturday

The midfielder is still unable to take part in full training with the rest of the team and is still training alone . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/wilfred-ndidi-sit-england-vs-nigeria/

England Vs Nigeria : A Match Made In The EPL

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in town and will take on the Three Lions of England in a warm up game at Wembley on Saturday the 2nd of June

The game which promises to be exciting is a warm up in preparation for the 2018 World cup in Russia for both sides and a match with its roots in the English Premier Legaue . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/england-vs-nigeria-match-made-epl/

Anderlecht Hit Back At Henry Onyekuru, Confirm Players Exit

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Top Belgian side RSC Anderlecht have hit back at Henry Onyekuru after the Nigerian striker accused them of deliberately stalling his Everton career.

Onyekuru accused Anderlecht and coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck of not selecting him in order to reduce his chances of selection for the World Cup – which would aid his chances of getting a work permit to play for Everton. . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/anderlecht-hit-back-henry-onyekuru-confirm-players-exit/

7 Questions: As The Super Eagles Draw With DR Congo

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Nigerias Super Eagles played out an uninspiring 1-1 draw with the DR Congo in one of their tune up games as the Eagles continue to build up for the 2018 World cup in Russia
With one eye on the Mundial the game was obviously an avenue for the German handler to assess some players in match conditions as he looks set to name his final squad
Here are 7 questions which the match tuned up we try to give some insight to

1. Who Gets The Chop In Ola Aina & Elderson Echiejile?
It was obvious Rohr was using the match to settle the dilemma on who would be left back backup to Bryan Idowu who seems like the Germans 1st choice
The media has been calling for Echiejile . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-questions-super-eagles-draw-dr-congo/

b]Feyenoord Wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr Gets Invited to Nigeria U15[/b]

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The Nigerian football authorities have won the race for the services of Feyenoord of Holland wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr ahead of the USA and Holland

The 14 year old talent has been at the centre of a keen tug of war between . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/feyenoord-wonderkid-lateef-omidiji-jnr-gets-invited-nigeria-u15/

The Junior Lokosa Contention

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The debate rages on even now after those who truly have a say in these matters have seemingly settled it by including the24 year old striker in the 30 man provisional list for the World Cup in Russia

The situation boggles the mind: why should questions be raised over the inclusion of the hottest Nigerian striker home or abroad in the national team list for the world cup . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/junior-lokosa-contention/

Breaking: Moses Simon Injured, Out Of World Cup

KAA Gent of Belgium forward Moses Simon is Injured and will miss the 2018 world cup in Russia

The 22 year old winger had a scan which revealed he will be out for at least three weeks . . . . www.soccerassembly.com/breaking-moses-simon-injured-world-cup/

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Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of Nigeria international Leon Balogun from Mainz, t

The club made the announcement of the capture of the Nigerian via their official channels on Tuesday . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/leon-balogun-joins-epl-train-signs-brighton-hove/

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Former Arsenal midfielder turned journalist Adrian Clarke has tipped Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho to make a big impact in the coming 2018/2019 season

Clarke who now writes for the premier league official website as a tactics expert at looked players who, after limited contributions in 2017/18, could make a big impact in the 2018/19 Premier League as Listed the Nigerian as one of them . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/epl-tactics-expert-tips-iheanacho-shine-next-season/

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Super Eagles right back Tyronne Ebuehi has joined Portuguese giants Benfica from Dutch Eredivise side Ado Den Haag on a 5 year deal until 2023 for an undisclosed fee.

The Portuguese side confirmed the signing of Nigerian defender on a statement on their official website. He’s signed a contract till 2023 . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/official-tyronne-ebuehi-joins-benfica/

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Nigerian National football team manager Gernot Rohr finally released his provisional list for the upcoming FIFA world cup in Russia yesterday

The list revealed the extent of trust Rohr has in his regular foot soldiers as it contained very little surprises save for the Inclusion of NPFL hitman Junior Lokosa and new Crotone of Italy sensation Simy Nwankwo . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/notable-absentees-super-eagles-world-cup-list/

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NPFL hotshot Junior Lokosa and Crotone of Italy striker Simy Nwankwo were the surprise names as Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr released his provisional 30 man list for the world cup

The 2 inform strikers were the notable surprises in the list alongside goalkeeper . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-30-man-list-junior-lokosa-simy-nwankwo-henry-onyekuru/

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Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo seems to have peaked form at the right time as the Super Eagles get set for the world cup in Russia

The former Watford of England striker followed up his heroics of last week when he scored 4 goals in a single game by scoring another brace . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/odion-ighalo-scores-goal-no-6-7-china/

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Nigerian Striker Simy Nwankwo continued his scoring streak in Italy as he netted his 5th and 6th goals of the season in Crotone’s 4-1 victory against Sassuolo on Sunday

The in-form Nigerian striker who has been in the news of recent and is remembered for his sensational bicycle kick goal against Juventus scored in the 16th and 89th minute of the match . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/simy-nwankwo-continues-red-hot-form-scores-brace-crotone-win/

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The talent had always been there . . . . .it was undeniable, but then so were the question marks latched strongly like leeches onto his allusion to stardom

Even after scoring 4 goals at the Olympics emerging as the Nigerian teams highest goal scorer as the Dream team clinched a historic bronze there were still grunts of dissatisfaction from a very critical Nigerian footballing community and rather than build from that performance the 21 year old was relegated to the background of the national team setup

. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/coming-age-sadiq-umar/

Henry Onyekuru Returns : Features For Anderlecht Reserves

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Nigerian Forward Henry Onyekuru finally made his comeback to the football field yesterday as he featured for the Anderlecht reserves in a game against Lokerens B side

The Nigeria international had missed much of the season . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/henry-onyekuru-returns-features-anderlecht-reserves/

RB Leipzig and Celtic Eye Arsenals Teenage Nigerian Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo

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Arsenals teenage Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has caught the eye of both RB Leipzig and Celtic who are reportedly interesting the player for free this summer.

Okonkwo is seen at the Emirates as one of . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/rb-leipzig-celtic-eye-arsenals-teenage-nigerian-goalkeeper-arthur-okonkwo/

Nigerian Striker Simy Nwankwo scored a spectacular bicycle kick a la Ronaldo as Crotone held Serie A leaders Juventus to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday

The 25 year old scored a Ronaldo-esque goal to give Crotone a precious draw with Juventus, closing the gap from Napoli to just four points.

Watch goal here . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/simy-nwankwo-scores-ronaldo-like-stunner-juventus/

No World Cup For Obafemi Martins

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Shanghai Shenhua of China Striker Obafemi Martins is Injured

The Nigeria international has been ruled out of action for between six and seven months with a torn hamstring according to a statement from the club

The 33-year-old sustained the injury against Kashima Antlers . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/no-world-cup-obafemi-martins/

Exclusive: Holland Based Sophia Omidiji Gets Super Falcons Call Up For France Friendly

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Netherlands-based striker, Sophia Omidiji has been invited to the Super Falcons for the upcoming friendly against France this Friday

The eight –time African champions will be up against their French counterparts at the Stade MMArena in the city of Le Mans, France on Friday, 6th April 2018 and Sophia Omidiji has received a late call up to join the squad . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/exclusive-holland-based-sophia-omidiji-gets-super-falcons-call-france-friendly/

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CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa is likely to lead the attack for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they take on Serbia in a pre-World Cup friendly today at the Hive Stadium London

The Super Eagles face Serbia in the 2nd of 2 friendly matches as they continue to perfect strategies for the 2018 World cup in Russia . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ahmed-musa-lead-super-eagles-attack-serbia/

Robert Lewandowski: Super Eagles Were Not Better Than Poland

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Poland captain Robert Lewandoski has spoken about his teams loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria saying the Nigerians were not the better side

The Polish captain was speaking after the game which Poland lost 0-1 courtesy of a 62nd minute penalty scored by Chelsea star Victor Moses . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/robert-lewandowski-super-eagles-not-better-poland/

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles earned a hard fought 1-0 victory over Poland courtesy of a penalty from Chelsea right back Victor Moses

In the first of 2 friendly games lined up for the Eagles as part of Preparations for the World cup the Nigerians emerged victorious albeit by a slim lone goal margin as the Super Eagles played Poland at the Municipal stadium in Warclaw . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/victor-moses-penalty-earns-super-eagles-victory-poland/

Nigeria vs Poland – 7 Questions It Should Answer

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The Super Eagles are set to tackle Poland at the Muncipal Stadium, Wroclaw today. The match promises to throw up a lot of insight for fans of the Super eagles as we prepare for the world cup in Russia
here are seven questions we expect will be answered at least to a degree by the end of the game.

1. Is Francis Uzoho ready?
Since his debut in the 2nd half against Argentina the Nigerian soccer world has purred over the Deportivo B safe hands . . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/nigeria-vs-poland-7-questions-answer/

Sunday Oliseh: I Refuse To Be Paid With Black Money

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The Drama between erstwhile Nigerian Coach Sunday Oliseh and Ducth club Fortuna Sittard took another turn at the arbitration case Tuesday in Zeist

Oliseh and his former Employers faced each other and the worst reproaches flew over the table in an ugly scene of mainly mud throwing between the two parties.

It was a matter of dirty laundry hanging outside . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/sunday-oliseh-refuse-paid-black-money/

Nigerian Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was rated as the best player on the field as Leicester city were knocked out of the English FA cup courtesy of a 2-1 loss to Chelsea

Leicester city legend and BBC reporter Matt Elliot named the . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/wilfred-ndidi-rated-leicesters-best-chelsea-linked-liverpool/

Mikel Inspires Tianjin Teda To First Win Of The Season

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Nigerian Midfeilder John Obi Mikel wasn in inspired form as he provided 2 assists as his Chinese Super league side Tianjin Teda ran out 3-2 winners over Tianjin Quan on Sunday at the Tianjin Olympic Sports Stadium . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-inspires-tianjin-teda-first-win-season/

Victor Moses Chelsea Knock Iheanacho & Ndidis Leicester Out of FA Cup

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Nigerian winger Victor Moses got the better of his Nigerian Counterparts Kelechi iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi as Chelsea edged out Leicester city 2-1 in the English FA cup on Sunday

In a fiercely contested game it took an extra time goal from Spanish forward Pedro to send the Blues through to the Semi finals of the FA cup at the expense . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/victor-moses-chelsea-knock-iheanacho-ndidis-leicester-fa-cup/

Junior Ajayi: The Prince of Egypt

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We had one of such before y’know !

One of what? Seyi asked

A Prince of Egypt! I exclaimed with excitement

Seyi’s bewildered look told me he lacked understanding

A Nigerian player that has conquered the Egyptian footballing . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/junior-ajayi-prince-egypt/

Etebo Set to Miss Deportivo Clash: Doubtful for Poland Serbia Games

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UD Las Palmas midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo is the latest player at risk of missing out on Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia

The 22 year old midfielder seemingly picked up an injury in UD Las Palmas 2-1 loss to Villarreal last Sunday and had to be substituted . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/etebo-set-miss-deportivo-clash-doubtful-poland-serbia-games/

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The chances of Nigerian forward Emmanuel Emenike ever making a debut for Spanish side UD Las Palmas continue to dwindle by the day as the striker is likely to require a surgery on his bothersome knee

The self-retired Super Eagles striker signed for the modest Spanish outfit on loan from Olympiakos in January but has been unable to play due to a recurring knee Injury which has kept him out of action since October last year . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/emenike-set-las-palmas-exit-striker-suffers-injury-relapse/

Ebere Eze Justifies 1st QPR Start With Winning Goal Against Sunderland

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Nigerian Wonder Kid Ebere Eze justified his inclusion in the starting lineup for QPR as he scored the winning goal in their 1-0 victory of Sunderland in an English Championship game at Loftus Road on Saturday . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ebere-eze-justifies-1st-qpr-start-winning-goal-sunderland/