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Kelechi Iheanacho Scores, Inspires Leicester To 4-1 Win Over West Brom

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Super Eagles Striker Kelechi Iheanacho was in scintillating form for Leicester City as his introduction was the required catalyst for a 4-1 win Over West Brom

The Nigerian scored a goal a classy header and also provided the assist for Riyad Mahrezs goal as Leicester City came back from a goal down to hammer bottom side West Bromwich Albion 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-iheanacho-scores-inspires-leicester-4-1-win-west-brom/

Kelechi Nwakali Scores Twice In MVVs 3-1 Victory Over Utrecht

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Nigerian Midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was in superb form and returned to scoring ways when he scored twice for MVV Maastricht in the clubs 3-1 home win against Jong FC Utrecht in the Dutch Jupiter League on Friday evening.

The Arsenal loanee was clearly the best player on the pitch . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-nwakali-scores-twice-mvvs-3-1-victory-utrecht/

Kenneth Otigba Switches Allegiance Back To Hungary

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Ferencvaros of Hungarys Nigerian Defender Kenneth Otigba has been named into the Hungarian Squad for upcoming friendly games with Manager Gorges Leekens confirming his switch of allegiance . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kenneth-otigba-switches-allegiance-back-hungary/

Sophia Omidiji: My Super Falcons World Cup Dream

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The world watched with awe as we launched our Jerseys for the 2018 World cup in Russia at a glamorous event in London

But while most gushed at the awesome designs and at the Super Eagles stars that graced the event our focus was a young woman who wore the Jersey with pride, full of smiles and obviously elated being a part of it all

20 year old Sophia Omotola Omidiji represented Nigerian Female football at the unveiling and looked every bit the part of what she is – a Super Falcon in waiting . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/sophia-omidiji-super-falcons-world-cup-dream/

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Hull Citys Nigerian right back Moses Odubajo has finally returned to full training after being injured for over 18 months

The 24 year old took the next step on his road to recovery after joining the first team squad in training on Monday morning. . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/moses-odubajo-returns/

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Nigerian International defender Leon Balogun received his marching orders and conceded a penalty as Mainz05 held fellow relegation strugglers Hamburger SV to a goalless draw on Saturday

In an Intense tightly contested match played In front of 46,739 spectators in the Volksparkstadion Mainz . . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/leon-balogun-sent-off-mainz-draw-hamburg/

Etebo Shines Against Messi As Las Palmas Hold Barcelona

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Nigerian Midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo gave a top class performance as Spanish La Liga strugglers UD Las Palmas held Spanish league leaders Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at the Gran Canaria stadium on Thursday evening

The Nigerian who joined UD Palmas on loan . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/etebo-shines-messi-las-palmas-hold-barcelona/

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Nigerian Striker Isaac Success’ first start at Malaga was a short-lived and not at all pleasant one as he was hurled off just 34 minutes into Malaga’s 1-0 defeat to Sevilla

The 20 year old who is trying to revive his career at the Relegation threatened Spanish side made his first competitive start for nearly 11 months last night . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/knocks-jeers-isaac-success-1st-malaga-start/

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The toils of yesterday fade once more . . . .

Perhaps the most talked about issue in Nigerian football presently is the speculated and well received news of Joel Obis impending return to the National team

The 26 year old ex Inter Milan players name has been making the rounds . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/joel-obi-phoenix-rises/

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Prepares Francis Uzoho For World Cup Duties

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Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr seems to have all but confirmed Deportivo La Corunas young Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho as his preferred choice for the upcoming World cup in Russia . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-coach-gernot-rohr-prepares-francis-uzoho-world-cup-duties/

Exclusive – Tosin Kehinde: I Can Add Value To Nigeria’s Super Eagles

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he Leigh Sports Village, southwest of Manchester, home to the United reserves and under 23 players, as always . . . a beehive of activity !

Here you will find the next big names who will don the glorious red and white of United on the big stage . . .here the heroes and stars of tomorrow are groomed!

And here also lies a nations hope . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/exclusive-tosin-kehinde-can-add-value-nigerias-super-eagles/

Shocker: Ex- Leicester Star Says Club Aren’t Using Wilfred Ndidi Rightly

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Ex Leicester city star and pro license coach Gerry Taggart has hailed Leicester’s Nigerian Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as an excellent player but not being played in his best role currently by the club

Gerry Taggart an ex Leicester, Man City and Bolton star was speaking on Leicester TVs Weekend review in which . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/shocker-ex-leicester-star-say-club-arent-using-wilfred-ndidi-rightly/

Samuel Kalu Named Among Top U20 Prospects By CIES

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KAA Gents Nigerian forward Samuel Kalu has been named among the top U20 prospects according to CIES Football Observatory’s list,

The CIES Football Observatory has published their list of the 50 best European footballing prospects. This takes into account their analysis of the Under-20 category . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/samuel-kalu-named-among-top-u20-prospects-cies/

Sunday Oliseh vs Fortuna Sittard; Club Fires Back, Threaten Legal Action

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The ongoing saga between former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh and Dutch second division side Fortuna Sittard has shown no signs of abating just yet

It would be recalled that Fortuna Sittard placed Sunday Oliseh on Suspension on Wednesday or what the club dubbed “unacceptable actions”. . . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/sunday-oliseh-vs-fortuna-sittard-club-fires-back-threaten-legal-action/

Fortuna Sittard Sack Sunday Oliseh Over Poor Working Relations

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Sunday Oliseh has been sacked as coach of Fortuna Sittard.

The club has made this known in a statement on their official website

The club claims he didn’t get along with management and had strained relations with players and staff. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/fortuna-sittard-sack-sunday-oliseh-poor-working-relations/

Isaac Success Undergoes Special Training To Lose Weight For Malaga

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Reports in Spain have suggested that Nigerian forward Isaac Success is overweight and is not yet ready to make significant contribution to La Liga club Malaga as they battle to avoid relegation . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/isaac-success-undergoes-special-training-lose-weight-malaga/

Aaron Olanare Samuel Hits Hat Trick In CSKA Moscow Friendly

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Nigeria international Aaron Olanare Samuel scored a hat-trick as CSKA Moscow totally outclassed Spanish club FC Torrevieja 7-0 in a friendly on Wednesday afternoon . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/aaron-olanare-samuel-hits-hat-trick-cska-moscow-friendly/

Wenger Hails “Technical” Alex Iwobi In Arsenal 5-1 Victory Over Everton

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi for his very impressive performance in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Everton.

The Gunners ran rampant over a hapless Everton side blowing them away at the with 5 goals in a game that saw New singing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang score on his debut for Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey scoring his first hat-trick for the club . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/wenger-hails-technical-alex-iwobi-arsenal-5-1-victory-everton/

MOTM Etebo Powers UD Las Palmas Past Ideye & Success Málaga

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Nigerian Forward Peter Etebo was the best player on the field in the relegation dogfight between Las Palmas & Malaga

Etebo was one of 3 Nigerians who featured as as Las Palmas edged out bottom of the LaLiga table Malaga 1-0 at the Estadio Gran Canaria . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/motm-etebo-powers-ud-las-palmas-past-ideye-success-malaga/

Las Palmas Vs Malaga Preview : Etebo Isaac Success, Brown Ideye Clash In Relegation Battle

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Fellow Relegation strugglers UD Las Palmas and Málaga CF will square off against one another today in a Matchday 22 game at the Gran Canaria stadium on Monday, February 5 at 9:00 p.m . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/las-palmas-vs-malaga-preview-etebo-isaac-success-brown-ideye-clash-relegation-battle/

Samson Adamu Got CAF Appointment On Merit: Pinnick

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NFF President and CAF Executive Committee member Amaju Pinnick has said newly elected CAF Director of Competitions Mr. Samson Adamu got his position purely on merit

Mr. Samson Adamu was elected the new CAF Director of Competitions at the CAF General Assembly held on Friday

Mr. A.U Mustapha, SAN, was also elected the new President of the CAF Appeals Board.

There had been some murmuring in some quarters that Samson Adamu . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/samson-adamu-got-caf-appointment-merit-pinnick/

Gernot Rohr’s German Organization Improved Super Eagles: Leon Balogun

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Nigerian international Leon Balogun has spoken about his pride at playing for Nigeria and the Improvements Coach Gernot Rohr has brought to the Nigerian National team the super Eagles

The Mainz of Germany defender was speaking to the BBCs John Bennet in an interview . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/gernot-rohrs-german-organization-improved-super-eagles-leon-balogun/

Isaac Success Arrives Malaga, Says I’m Here To Help Save The Team

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Nigerian forward Isaac Success has arrived successfully at Malaga saying “ He is here to do his part to help the team”

The 22 year old Nigerian joined Malaga on loan for the rest of the season from English Side Watford where he struggled for game time

The Nigerian International arrived at midday at Malaga-Costa . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/isaac-success-arrives-malaga-says-im-help-save-team/

Deadline Day: All the Transfers Involving Nigerian Players

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Watfords Nigerian winger Isaac Success has joined Malaga on loan for the rest of the season after reports suggesting he was set to stay at Vicarage road

The 21 year old who struggled at Watford returns to Spain and will link up with compatriot Brown Ideye who also joined on loan

2 other Nigerians Join Ideye and . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/deadline-day-transfers-involving-nigerian-players/

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Nigerian Forward Isaac success will not be joining Spanish side Malaga till the end of the season

The media had carried reports of Malagas interest in the player with the club reportedly preparing to take the player on loan until the end of the season . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/watford-make-isaac-success-malaga-u-turn/

Victor Osimhen Shines In First VfL Wolfsburg Start

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Nigerian youngster Victor Osimhen had a decent game in what was his first official start for VfL Wolfsburg as the green and whites escaped with a slim 1 -0 victory over Noah Joel Sarenren Bazees Hannover 96 at Hannovers HDi Arena on Sunday . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/victor-osimhen-shines-first-vfl-wolfsburg-start/

Joel Obi Scores VAR Assisted Goal, Tracked By Benfica

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Nigerian Midfielder Joel Obi was again on target scoring the 4th goal as Torino trounced Benevento 3-0 on Sunday

The Nigerian International has been on a resurgence . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/joel-obi-scores-var-assisted-goal-tracked-benfica/

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Nigerian stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were in amazing form and among the goals as Leicester beat Peterborough 5-1 FA Cup 4th round game at the ABAX Stadium on Saturday

Kelechi Iheanacho continued his amazing resurgence at Leicester city grabbing a brace while national team colleague Wilfred Ndidi added a final goal for Leicester City to cap a dominant display . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-iheanacho-wilfred-ndidi-fire-leicester-fa-cup-win/

The Men Who Made It Happen

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Skepticism, disbelief, cynicism and suspicion, that was how his appointment was greeted back in September 2014

It was expected too, after all we’d had it bad in the past . . .football administrators that accurately mirrored the Nigerian government . . clueless, square pegs in round holes, men who had no business in football and who knew nothing of what the game was about !

Yet there was something about the former Delta state FA Chairman that elicited curiosity . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/men-made-happen/

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History Maker Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his approval of the use of VAR in football saying “it’s a good thing”

The Nigerian forward became the first player to score a goal awarded . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-iheanacho-var-good-football/

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For the past 2 years we have celebrated the rise a new young generation of talent like Alex Iwobi Issac Success and Wilfred Ndidi
Ex man city star Kelechi Iheanacho has been the star performer so far.
Now that that generation has crossed the 20 year mark who are the new top 10 burgeoning talent coming through the ranks?

10.Tosin kehinde – 18 June 1998 (age 19)
The Lagos born attacker is seen as the future of Manchester United and could go on to be the 1st Nigerian to play for the English side
The versatile player is primarily used in a central midfield position but can play in the attack or from the wings
Has been exceptional for the . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/top-10-nigerian-players-20-2017/

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Nigerian Internationals Leon Balogun and Anthony Ujah were victims of racial abuse in Germany

Both players who play for FSV Mainz 05 were racially offended during a warm-up match during the second half of the away game at Hannover 96 on Saturday afternoon from a block of home fans . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/leon-balogun-anthony-ujah-suffer-racial-abuse-ger