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Jay-Jay Okocha : Alex Iwobi Should Stay And Fight For Arsenal Place

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Nigerian Football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has said his Nephew Alex Iwobi should stay and fight for a first-team place at Arsenal rather than leaving on loan . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/jay-jay-okocha-alex-iwobi-should-stay-and-fight-for-arsenal-place/

Spurs Youth Coach Ugo Ehiogu Dies Aged 44

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Ugo Ehiogu a former England international of Nigerian heritage has died at the age of 44 after collapsing at Tottenham’s training ground . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/spurs-youth-coach-ugo-ehiogu-dies-aged-44/

Tammy Abraham Scores Stunning 25th Goal of the Season

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Nigeria target Tammy Abraham scored a sensational goal for Bristol City on Monday afternoon as Bristol city 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/tammy-abraham-scores-stunning-25th-goal-season/

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Nigeria target Tammy Abraham scored a sensational goal for Bristol City on Monday afternoon as Bristol city 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/tammy-abraham-scores-stunning-25th-goal-season/

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Top English Premier league Side Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with Hannovers Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee according to reports from German football site Sports Bild

Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee who recently trained with the Nigerian National team the Super Eagles and traveled to London with the team for friendly games plays with Hannover 96 in the German 2nd division . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-linked-newest-super-eagle-noah-joel-sarenren-bazee/

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Nigerian Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was one of the best players on the pitch yesterday as English Champions Leicester City Narrowly Lost 1-0 to Spanish Top Side Atletico Madrid in their Champions League Quarter final match in Spain . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ndidi-stands-leicester-1-0-loss-atletico/

Anderson Esiti Makes Belgian Team Of The Week Again

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KAA Gents Nigerian Strongman Anderson Esiti has been named in the team of the week in Belgium for his sterling performance in KAA Gents playoff match against RSC Anderlecht on Sunday according to top Belgian football site Voetbalnieuws.com . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/anderson-esiti-makes-belgian-team-week/

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Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has spoken on the chances of home based NPFL players making the national team and in Particular MFMs Stephen Odey . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/odey-must-better-iheanacho-play-eagles-gernot-rohr/

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Nigerian Midfield jewel Alex Iwobi has been dropped from the Arsenal 1st team and will not be in the squad to face crystal palace according to various reports in England . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/alex-iwobi-dropped-arsenal-1st-team-sent-u23s/

Everton vs Leicester : Ndidi Set To Dominate Gueye Again

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Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi heads into the crunch English premier Clash between Champions Leicester City and Everton in good form

The defending EPL Champions head into their clash with Everton on the back of five straight league wins and have been transformed from relegation candidates to a mid-table team by new boss Craig Shakespeare

The Game provides an avenue for another midfield tussle between the 2 men closest to rivalling Chelsea player Ngolo Kante in Wilfred Ndidi and Idrissa Gueye . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/everton-vs-leicester-ndidi-set-dominate-gueye/

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English Champions Leicester are eying a shock swoop for On Loan Chelsea Striker Tammy Abraham . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/leicester-set-swoop-goal-machine-tammy-abraham/

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Chelsea of England Manager Antonio Conte has said the Stamford Bridge outfit have proved they can survive without Nigerian Winger Victor Moses

The Italian tactician was speaking at a press conference preceding tomorrows Premier League game against Bournemouth ... http://www.soccerassembly.com/proved-can-play-without-victor-moses-antonio-conte/

Jordan Torunarigha makes Bundesliga team of the week

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19 year old Jordan Torunigha has been named in the Whoscored Bundesliga team of the week based on his performance in yesterday’s Bundesliga game against Borussia M’gladbach at the Stadion im Borussia-Park (Mönchengladbach) which Hertha lost 1-0 . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/jordan-torunarigha-makes-bundesliga-team-week/

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Nigerian Winger Ahmed Musa was arrested then released in England on the suspicion of beating his wife according to reports in England

The 24 year old Nigerian who was signed in the summer by English Champions Leicester for a fee in the region of £16million was picked up from his home by two plain-clothed policewomen at around 1am yesterday . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ahmed-musa-arrested-england-suspicion-wife-beating/

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Nigerian Midfield gem Wilfred Ndidi dubbed the “New Kante” is being monitored by English giants Man United and Arsenal according to the Daily Mirror

The 20 year old Nigerian was a £17m January signing for Leicester from modest Belgian side from Genk to fill the void left by the departure of the incredible Kante and has hit the ground running making an instant impact with the English Champions . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-manchester-united-eye-new-kante/

List out your preferred first 11 for the Super Eagles and win Airtime .... http://www.soccerassembly.com/forums/topic/name-your-super-eagles-1st-11/?loggedout=true

Moses Simon Scores Twice, Troost-Ekong Sees Red, In Gent Victory

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Nigerian Winger Moses Simon was the hero as his Belgian side KAA Gent defeated Club Brugge 2-1 at the prestigious Ghelamco Arena in a Belgian playoff game on Sunday

The 2 year old who hit two goals in 45 minutes was one of the four Nigerians who started which included Anderson Esiti, 19 year old . . .http://www.soccerassembly.com/moses-simon-scores-twice-troost-ekong-sees-red-gent-victory/

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Alex Iwobi’s under fire Arsenal have a tough challenge as they attempt to seek some redemption from their fans when they welcome Kelechi Iheanachos Manchester city to the Emirates on Sunday in a Premier League top of the table clash

Besides being a key game in the EPL as the battle for the top four intensifies it also pits 2 of the Super Eagles finest against each other in Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-vs-man-city-alex-iwobi-kelechi-iheanacho-trade-words/

Stephen Odey Shoots MFM Back To The Top With 13th Goal Of The Season

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Lagos based NPFL clubside MFM shot back to the top of the Nigerian Professional Football League table following their 2-1 defeat of Abia Warriors at the Agege township stadium yesterday in a matchday 16 clash courtesy of goals from League top scorer Stephen Odey and his strike partner, Sikiru Olatunbosun . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/stephen-odey-shoots-mfm-back-top-13th-goal-season/

Musa Yahaya, Chidozie Awaziem Qualify For International Cup Finals

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Nigerian Youngsters Musa Yahaya and Chidozie Awaziem both featured and were on hand to help the Porto youth side qualify for the finals of the Premier League International Cup finals for the 2nd year in a row after beating the Swansea u23 side 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium

A goal scored by Galeno, in the second-half allowed the Dragons to qualify to the final of the competition for the second time in three editions . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/musa-yahaya-chidozie-awaziem-qualify-international-cup-finals/

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Chelsea of England youngster Ola Aina is set for a short training spell with the Super eagles of Nigeria as efforts intensify to convince the year old to feature for Nigeria

The Nigerian football federation confirmed this on its official website and revealed that asides Aina Sunderland teenage star Josh Maja and Queens Park Rangers Ebere Eze have also been invited to join the Nigeria squad for a training match on Monday for assessment by the technical crew. . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/chelsea-youngster-ola-aina-train-super-eagles/

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Watford FC’s Nigerian forward Isaac Success has expressed a little disappointment with comments over his fitness and says he could play ‘more than 90 minutes’ for Watford if asked to

The 20 year old power playing forward was a delight to watch as Nigeria’s Super eagles forced a 1-1- draw with the Teranga Lions of Senegal on Thursday in an International friendly in London . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/5-star-isaac-success-disappointed-watford/

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Chelsea of England winger Victor Moses will be excused from the Super Eagles friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso on March 23 and 27 respectively . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/victor-moses-excused-eagles-friendlies-musa-ndidi-arrive/

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Every player goes through a low spell and for Arsenals Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi that time is now

Undoubtedly an exceptional talent the 20 year old has failed to turn heads and make any outstanding impact in the games he has featured of recent

It had been gradually culminating, reaching a crescendo in the matches against Bayern Munich and the FA cup tie against Sutton, games the young Nigerian . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/iwobi-need-renaissance/

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Liverpool FC of England star Saido Mané and Everton star midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye are top of the list of a star studded squad released by Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé to prosecute the friendly games against the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire

The Teranga lions will be going up against the Super . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/senegal-name-liverpools-saido-mane-26-man-list-super-eagles/

7 Questions As Rohr Releases List For Senegal, Burkina Faso Friendlies

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Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr released a 25 man list to prosecute the friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso which come up on the 25th and 27th of March respectively

The friendlies are aimed at preparing the team for crucial upcoming games the AFCON 20 qualifier against South Africa and the World Cup Qualifying double header against African Champions Cameroon in August

There are however concerns in footballing circles with the released list and in our usual fashion we ask some nagging questions ?

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The compactness and more demanding nature of modern day football has led to an increase in the adoption of the three man midfield as against a lean two man midfield and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are no exception . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/the-three-in-the-middle/

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Henry Onyekuru’s profile continues to rise as he continues his impressive season in Belgium. In our pursuit of another 19 year old talent have we not swept a more reachable option under the radar?

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Nigeria is presently experiencing a surge in youth talent and in KAA Gent young star Samuel Kalu we seem to have unearthed another Gem

Call it the rise of the 19 year olds and you won’t be wrong. From Chidozie Awaziem, Victor Osimhen, Orji Okonkwo, Kelechi Ihenacho, Isaac Success and Wilfred Ndidi, to Kelechi Nwakali, Alex Iwobi, Sadiq Umar, Henry Onyekuru et all, they keep popping up across the globe.

19 year old Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu is the latest of the lot and It has been an absolute whirlwind of a start to 2017 for the modest but cheerful teenager . . . . . read the full feature @ http://www.soccerassembly.com/inexorable-winner-samuel-kalu/

Who is Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee?

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The largest concerns raised with release of the Super Eagles list for the upcoming friendlies was the inclusion of the relatively unknown Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee

So just who is this German wonderkid included by Herr Rohr?

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English Premier League side West Ham united have joined top premier league sides Arsenal & Chelsea in the chase for fast rising Nigerian teenage star Henry Onyekuru

According to the mirror UK the Stefan Bilic led side are the latest premier league to covet the highly rated 19 year old winger . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/west-ham-join-chase-henry-onyekuru/

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The compactness and more demanding nature of modern day football has led to an increase in the adoption of the three man midfield as against a lean two man midfield and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are no exception . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/the-three-in-the-middle/