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Highly rated Nigeria youth international Samuel Chukwueze was in dazzling form for Villareal B as they trashed CD Toledo (4-1) in a Spanish youth game at the Mini Estadi

The former Former U-17 World Cup bronze boot winner was outstanding notching up an assist and winning a penalty as Villareal CF B won comfortably thanks to a double by Enric Martínez and 2 more goals by Davide and Nacho Díaz

In a game dominated by the yellows Enric Martínez opened . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/samuel-ch ... ry-toledo/

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Highly rated German-Nigerian defender Ohis Felix Uduokhai has left the door open for a possible switch of allegiance to Nigeria

The 20 year old Vfl Wolfsburg player was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and German mother, and had been reported to have turned down approaches from Nigeria to play for their national team . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/felix-uduokhai-keeps-super-eagles-option-open/

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Nigerian International midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was given the marching orders as Leicester city fell 3-0 to Crystal palace on Saturday in an EPL game

The Midfielder who turned 21 today was sent off after receiving his 2nd yellow card for what Referee Martin Atkinson considered a dive in the 62nd minute

In a disappointing game for the foxes who only last week won by 4 goals Palace were 2 goals up before the end of the half courtesy of goals from Christian . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/birthday-boy-wilfred-ndidi-sees-red-leicesters-3-0-loss-palace/

Buenos Aires : The Morning After

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Remind me why we are here again?

César Luis asked as he fidgeted, clearly uncomfortable

They sat round the table in a dark quiet room, a clandestine who’s who of Argentine football, gathered for a single purpose, all of them legends in their own right. But a single chair was left unoccupied.

“To discuss the Africans in our world cup group Nigeria”. Gaucho replied. ‘He’ is worried

“Ridiculous” said César. “He is always worried! We are assured of three points against Nigeria, they can never . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/buenos-aires-morning/

Michael Emenalo : Chelsea Lucky To Have Conte

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Former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has sensationally revealed that current Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte still has backing of Roman Abramovich

The 52 year old Nigerian Emenalo quit his role as Chelsea’s technical director last month to take up the same role with French giants AS Monaco

And during his 10 year stint at Stamford Bridge Emenalo was in direct daily contact with Conte, owner Roman Abramovich and the board and had Ab . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/michael-emenalo-chelsea-lucky-conte/

b]Alex Iwobi : Manchester United Frustrated Us![/b]

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Nigerian International midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken about his teams infuriating loss to Manchester United in the English Premier League on Saturday Evening at the Emirates

Arsenal lost at home to United 3-1 on Saturday evening despite the young Nigerian coming on and seemingly swinging the game back in Arsenals favour . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/alex-iwobi-manchester-united-frustrated-us/

b]Gernot Rohr : Super Eagles Can’t Surprise Argentina Again[/b]

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Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has reacted to the World Cup draws where Nigeria were grouped in group D alongside Iceland, Croatia and Argentina in the group stages of the competition

The German tactician was speaking to reporters after the draws in which would see the Super Eagles square off with Argentina for a 5th time at the Group stages

“We only have good teams in our group. We are in the last pot so we have 3 teams supposedly better than us because they are higher in the FIFA ranking “ Gernot Rohr said . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/gernot-rohr-super-eagles-cant-surprise-argentina/

Super Sub Dennis Bonaventure Inspires Brugge To Cup Q-Finals

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Exciting Nigerian forward Dennis Bonaventure was in exceptional form Saturday evening scoring twice to propel his Belgian side club Brugge to the quarter finals of the Belgian Cup

The 19 year old Nigerian who has recently been dropped from the starting 11 for the top Belgian side reminded everyone of his quality when he came on as a substitute to win the game for Brugge with 2 super strikes . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-sub-dennis-bonaventure-inspires-brugge-cup-q-finals/

Henry Onyekuru: The Ace Up Rohrs Sleeve

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Fans of the ace English writer will probably roll their eyes at this but it was too hard to resist such an apt tag for this piece

While much has been made of Nigeria’s once again darling national teams recent “successes” if you can call it that, much has also been made of Coach Gernot Rohr’s choice of personnel

Despite the fact that his results should speak for him there is still much of an outcry over the inclusion of this or that player or as in our case the non-inclusion of some

Perhaps the loudest cries are over Rohrs perceived continued snub of exciting Nigerian talent the 20 year old dynamite attacker Henry Onyekuru

The world took notice of the talented Nigerian when . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/henry-onyekuru-ace-rohrs-sleeve/

Is Elderson Echiéjilé At Risk Of Losing His Super Eagles Spot?

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He has been an ever regular, available when called and proving adequate in the absence of anything better

All that seems about to change

At 29 Elderson Echiéjilé can be considered a veteran of the National team and with his 57 caps he is one of the most experienced players in the squad after Mikel

The silvaspor left back has served his country well, a part of the Nigerian side that . . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/elderson-echiejile-risk-losing-super-eagles-spot/

7 Questions : As Super Eagles Qualify For Russia

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles over the weekend qualified for their 6th world cup finals after a hard fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in Uyo

In a keenly contested game the Nigerians fought bravely till an Alex Iwobi goal helped break the deadlock and send Nigerian fans into fits of excitement

However while qualification may have been secured there are still a number of biting questions that need to be asked before we proceed to the Mundial proper

Soccer Assembly looks at 7 key questions . . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-questions-super-eagles-qualify-russia/

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Nigerian Striker Kelechi Iheanacho has reiterated his joy after finally completing a move to Leicester City

The Nigerian left Manchester City for Leicester City, bolstering their forward line by penning a deal until 2022........http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-iheanacho-im-happy-leicester/

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New Nigerian rave of the Moment Dennis Bonaventure has highlighted his ambition to be the Top Scorer and best Player in the league come end of the season

The 19 year old Nigerian Star was speaking to Belgian Sports TV Stadion after Club Brugges 4-0 thrashing of Lokreen in Belgium . . .

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Nigeria lost their 2nd straight game at the Star Sixes tournament with a 3-0 loss to Brazil . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/brazil-beat-nigeria-3-0-star-sixes/

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The much anticipated star Sixes tournament kicked off in London on Thursday night with some of the biggest names in football history rolled back the years...... http://www.soccerassembly.com/everton-legends-aiyegbeni-amokachi-help-nigeria-beat-china/

Five Nigerian Youngsters To Watch Out For In Belgium

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Henry Onyekuru
One of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. Onyekuru joined Everton of England after a remarkable season in Belgium in which he scored a whopping 22 goals for KAS Eupen to emerge as joint top scorer. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/five-nigerian-youngsters-watch-belgium/

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Nigerian Defender Ola Aina has joined Hull City on a season-long loan from English Champions Chelsea. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/official-chelsea-defender-ola-aina-joins-hull-city/

Uche Agbo Joins Standard Liège

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Nigerian international midfielder Uche Agbo has joined Top Belgian side Standard de Liège . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/uche-agbo-joins-standard-liege/

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Man City & Leicester City have reached an agreement in principle over Kelechi Iheanacho according to Sky Sport sources

The two premier league sides have agreed on the transfer . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/breaking-man-city-leicester-city-agree-kelechi-iheanacho-deal/

Nigerian Young Lions On The Cusp of Glory With England

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England are but a few moments away from a historical achievement as they stare the possibility of lifting the U20 world cup in the face after 22 days of competition

A determined young English side find themselves driven by a rich core of players with Nigerian roots as they . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/nigerian-young-lions-cusp-glory-england/

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Nigerias’ Super Eagles suffered their 1st loss under Gernot Rohr losing in embarrassing fashion to South Africa at home in Uyo.
Despite all the hype and positivity going into the match the Super Eagles came up short when it mattered most.
What really went wrong with this once very promising Super Eagles team?
We ask ourselves some very direct questions

. . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-questions-super-eagles-lose-south-africa/

Super Eagles Loss To South Africa: A Timely Awakening

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles went into the game against South Africa brimming with confidence and self-assuredness, one that Nigerian soccer fans cued into and took to heart whole heartedly

And why not?

For one we had never lost a competitive fixture to the South Africans . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-loss-south-africa-timely-awakening/

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Fortuna Sittards Nigerian Coach Sunday Oliseh is sitting on a ticking timebomb at the club no thanks to his Authoritarian attitude according to top Dutch journalist Patrick Delait

The Nigerian coach who was appointed at the end of 2016 has been fingered as the reason . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/shocker-sunday-oliseh-authoritarian-attitude-might-cost-him-fortuna-job/

Onyekuru Will Silence His Critics: Ian Wright

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has backed new Super Eagles Star Henry Onyekuru to silence his doubters as he nears a switch to the Emirates to join the gunners . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/onyekuru-will-silence-critics-ian-wright/

Revealed: Why Henry Onyekuru Wont Be Top Scorer In Belgium

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Despite his amazing run the season in the Belgian league where he scored an amazing 22 league goals and 24 in all competitions teenage Nigerian Wonderkid Henry Onyekuru won’t win the prestigious “Golden Bull” award the prize for the highest goal scorer in the Belgian Jupiler pro league . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/revealed-henry-onyekuru-wont-top-scorer-belgium/

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Despite his amazing run the season in the Belgian league where he scored an amazing 22 league goals and 24 in all competitions teenage Nigerian Wonderkid Henry Onyekuru won’t win the prestigious “Golden Bull” award the prize for the highest goal scorer in the Belgian Jupiler pro league . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/revealed-henry-onyekuru-wont-top-scorer-belgium/

7 Most Anticipated Nigerian Player Transfers

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Paul Onuachu
Once reported to be on the radar of Aston Villa & Southampton after his eye catching performance against Man United . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-anticipated-nigerian-player-transfers/

7 Most Anticipated Nigerian Player Transfers

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Paul Onuachu
Once reported to be on the radar of Aston Villa & Southampton after his eye catching performance against Man United . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/7-anticipated-nigerian-player-transfers/

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Fast rising Nigerian youngster Samuel Kalu was in Spectacular form grabbing a goal and registering 2 assists in KAA gents 5 -2 defeat of Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Playoffs at Gents Ghelamaco Arena on Thurday night . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/outstanding-samuel-kalu-helps-gent-qualify-europe/

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Nigerian Youngsters Taiwo Awoniyi and Kelechi Nwakali were on target for their respective clubs in Holland . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-nwakali-taiwo-awoniyi-target-holland/

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Nigerian Football Legend Jay Jay Okocha was among a select few Footballing greats who were chosen to unveil the FIFA Confederations Cup Park in Kazan

Jay Jay Okocha, a member of the victorious 1994 African Cup of Nations squad and champion of the 1996 Olympics arrived in Kazan to snip the ribbon at the opening ceremony in the company of Brazillian football great and 2002 World Cup champion Ronaldinho . . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/jay-jay-okocha-ronaldinho-unveil-confederations-cup-park/

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A contentious foul on Nigerian Winger Victor Moses as well as a stroke of genius in inspired substitutions from Antonio Conte ensured Chelsea advanced to the finals of the English FA cup at the expense of Tottenham Hotspurs with a 4-2 victory at Wembly . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/contentious-victor-moses-penalty-inspires-chelsea-fa-cup-win/