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Iheanacho Iwobi Africas Best Youngsters: CAF

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Nigerian Wonderkids Kelechi Iheancho & Alex Iwobi won their respective categories at the 2016 Glo/CAF award held on Thursday night in Abuja

The two 20 year old Super Eagles Players won the Most Promising Talent and the Youth Player of the Year Award respectively as Nigeria scooped four awards at the 25th edition of the Glo-CAF Awards . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/iheanacho-iwobi-africas-best-youngsters-caf/

Wolfsburg Unveil Victor Osimhen

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Top German side VFL Wolfsburg have unveiled their Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen as he is finally set to begin his Bundesliga career

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Wolfsburg Unveil Victor Osimhen

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Top German side VFL Wolfsburg have unveiled their Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen as he is finally set to begin his Bundesliga career

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Nigerian winger Victor Moses was brutally exposed as Tottenham finally ended Chelseas 13 match run of victorys with a 2- 0 victory at White Hart Lane

The 26 year old Nigerian was partly culpable for both of Tottenhams goals which came courtesy another player with Nigerian roots Dele Alli

The magnificent Dele Alli scored 2 classy headers to secure all 3 points for Spurs with Victor Moses and the rest of the Chelsea defence guilty of poor positioning, awareness and organisation for both goals

On the stroke of halftime the 20 year old Dele Alli was left unmarked . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/victor-moses-exposed-dele-alli-ends-chelseas-winning-run/

Rohr: I Prefer Mikel Stays In Europe

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Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has expressed his preference for Chelsea Star and Nigerian Captain John Obi Mikel to stay in Europe rather than move to the Chinese Super league

The 29 year old Mikel is at crossroads in his career and has found himself frozen out of the Chelsea 1st team after spending 11 years at the bridge

Mikel has not featured in a single game this season under the Italian manager and is seeking to leave but his destination remains unclear with Marseille Valencia and the Chinese Super League being touted as possible destinations . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/rohr-prefer-mikel-stays-europe/

Emmanuel Amunike Seeks Zamalek Coaching Job

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Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amunike has reportedly asked to take charge of his former club Zamalek according to Mortada Mansour the Egyptian club’s chairman reports Egyptian Soccer Site Ahram

The Zamalek president Mansour revealed Monday night that the former Nigerian international had contacted him about the position . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/emmanuel-amunike-seeks-zamalek-coaching-job/

Tammy Abraham Scores 17th Goal Of The Season

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Nigerian prospect Tammy Abraham scored his 16th and 17th goals of the season as his English championship side Bristol City fell 2-3 to Reading FC in an English championship match on Monday

The talented 19-year-old forward . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/tammy-abraham-scores-17th-goal-season/

Sunday Oliseh: Why I Joined Fortuna

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Former Super Eagles Coach and Captain Sunday Oliseh has been officially unveiled as coach of Dutch second division side Fortuna Sittard and has expressed his delight at joining the Dutch outfit while giving reasons for his choice of Fortuna

The 42 year old Nigerian and his assistant Tini Ruijs were officially presented to the media in an elaborate ceremony at the Fortuna press room which was uncharacteristically filled to the brim with reporters who all wanted to meet Fortuna’s famous new handler . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/sunday-oliseh-why-i-joined-fortuna/

Isaac Success Out For 3 Weeks As Injury Woes Continue

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Watford striker Isaac Success frustrating start to life with Watford continues as the powerful Nigerian forward is set to face another spell on the sidelines and could be out for up to three weeks

The 20 year Old Nigerian joined Watford in August and while he has looked so bright the few times he has featured for Watford he has only managed to feature in eight matches and has managed only 64 minutes of game time in Watfords last 10 matches

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Ndidi Outshines Anderson Esiti, Moses Simon As Genk Beat Gent

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Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in superb form playing his last game for KRC Genk as the Limburgers defeated visitors KAA Gent 2-0 in a Belgian league game at the Luminus Arena on Tuesday

The 20 year old Ndidi who has confirmed his move to English champions Leicester came out tops when he came up against his International compatriots Moses Simon & Anderson Esiti who featured for Gent

All 3 players started the game for their clubs while Rabiu Ibrahim was an unused Sub for Gent. Ndidi and Moses Simon lasted the distance while Esiti was subbed in the 44th minute . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ndidi-outshines-anderson-esiti-moses-simon-genk-beat-gent/

Ndidi Outshines Anderson Esiti, Moses Simon As Genk Beat Gent

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Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in superb form playing his last game for KRC Genk as the Limburgers defeated visitors KAA Gent 2-0 in a Belgian league game at the Luminus Arena on Tuesday

The 20 year old Ndidi who has confirmed his move to English champions Leicester came out tops when he came up against his International compatriots Moses Simon & Anderson Esiti who featured for Gent

All 3 players started the game for their clubs while Rabiu Ibrahim was an unused Sub for Gent. Ndidi and Moses Simon lasted the distance while Esiti was subbed in the 44th minute . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/ndidi-outshines-anderson-esiti-moses-simon-genk-beat-gent/

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The Nigerian Football Federation – NFF have claimed Negative Media headlines from the Nigerian press as well as the distractions from their numerous court cases are negatively affecting their drive to move Nigerian football forward

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick and the 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko appeared on ‘Focus Nigeria’, a talk –show on Local TV Station Africa Independent Television (AIT) and addressed several issues on Nigerian football ranging from Financial recklessness, division within the Board and the recent Falcons Debacle . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/nff-blame-negative-media-court-cases-lack-sponsorship/

Manchester City, Leicester Target Kanu

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17 year old Aldershot Town striker Idris Kanu who has had a flying start in the National League is drawing a lot of Interest from top Premier League sides with Manchester City and Leicester among the clubs monitoring the striker . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/manchester-city-leicester-target-kanu/

b]Mikel In Advanced Talks With Marsielle : Gernot Rohr[/b]

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Nigerian National team manager Gernot Rohr has claimed Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is in advanced talks with Marseille on a transfer to the French side and is set to leave Chelsea on a free transfer in January

The 63 year old German tactician who took charge of the Super Eagles in August and has so far guided them to 3 successive victories told French radio station Europe 1

“I saw Obi Mikel in London,” Rohr said.

“He is in advanced discussions with Olympique Marseille.” . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-in-advanced-talks-with-marsielle-gernot-rohr/

Mikel In Advanced Talks With Marsielle : Gernot Rohr

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Nigerian National team manager Gernot Rohr has claimed Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is in advanced talks with Marseille on a transfer to the French side and is set to leave Chelsea on a free transfer in January

The 63 year old German tactician who took charge of the Super Eagles in August and has so far guided them to 3 successive victories told French radio station Europe 1

“I saw Obi Mikel in London,” Rohr said.

“He is in advanced discussions with Olympique Marseille.” . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/mikel-in-advanced-talks-with-marsielle-gernot-rohr/

Best Friends Iheanacho & Iwobi Square Off As Manchester City Battle Arsenal

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2 of Nigerias brightest young talents Iheanacho & Iwobi will go head to head on Sunday in the English Premier League as Manchester City take on Arsenal at the city of Manchester Stadium

Manchester citys Kelechi Iheanacho and Arsenals Alex Iwobi are both 20 year old but are already full Internationals with the Nigerian national team the Super Eagles . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/best-friends-iheanacho-iwobi-square-off-manchester-city-battle-arsenal/

Best Friends Iheanacho & Iwobi Square Off As Manchester City Battle Arsenal

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2 of Nigerias brightest young talents Iheanacho & Iwobi will go head to head on Sunday in the English Premier League as Manchester City take on Arsenal at the city of Manchester Stadium

Manchester citys Kelechi Iheanacho and Arsenals Alex Iwobi are both 20 year old but are already full Internationals with the Nigerian national team the Super Eagles . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/best-friends-iheanacho-iwobi-square-off-manchester-city-battle-arsenal/

Best Friends Iheanacho & Iwobi Square Off As Manchester City Battle Arsenal

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2 of Nigerias brightest young talents Iheanacho & Iwobi will go head to head on Sunday in the English Premier League as Manchester City take on Arsenal at the city of Manchester Stadium

Manchester citys Kelechi Iheanacho and Arsenals Alex Iwobi are both 20 year old but are already full Internationals with the Nigerian national team the Super Eagles . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/best-friends-iheanacho-iwobi-square-off-manchester-city-battle-arsenal/

Unstoppable Onyekuru Scores Classic 10th Goal of the Season (Watch)

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Nigeria’s newest teen sensation AS Eupens Henry Onyekuru continues to turn heads in Belgium with sterling performances and breathtaking goals

The 19 year old Nigerian striker scored a sensational goal as AS Eupen humbled KV Kortrijk 4-0 to advance to the Semi finals of the Belgian cup at the Stadion am Kehrweg

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Kelechi Iheanacho Battles Isaac Success As Watford Visit Manchester City

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Top English Premier League side Manchester Citys get set to host EPL newcomers Watford at the city of Manchester stadium on Wednesday in a match that looks set to reunite 2 of the Hottest young talents out of Nigeria

Kelechi Ihenacho and Isaac success might be lining up on different sides on Wednesday in the EPL match but both players were once part of a devastating attack for Nigeria’s U17 side the Golden Eaglets

Both were part of a squad of super talented . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-iheanacho-battles-isaac-success-as-watford-visit-manchester-city/

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Top English Premier League side Manchester Citys get set to host EPL newcomers Watford at the city of Manchester stadium on Wednesday in a match that looks set to reunite 2 of the Hottest young talents out of Nigeria

Kelechi Ihenacho and Isaac success might be lining up on different sides on Wednesday in the EPL match but both players were once part of a devastating attack for Nigeria’s U17 side the Golden Eaglets

Both were part of a squad of super talented . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/kelechi-iheanacho-battles-isaac-success-as-watford-visit-manchester-city/

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Nigeria’s newest teen sensation AS Eupens Henry Onyekuru continues to turn heads in Belgium with sterling performances and breathtaking goals

The 19 year old Nigerian striker scored a sensational goal as AS Eupen humbled KV Kortrijk 4-0 to advance to the Semi finals of the Belgian cup at the Stadion am Kehrweg

The highly talented Onyekuru who is developing a knack for scoring .... http://www.soccerassembly.com/unstoppable-onyekuru-scores-classic-10th-goal-season-watch/

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Arsenal Alex Iwobi scored his 2nd goal for Arsenal in just a week as Arsenal came from behind to beat Stoke city 3-1 at the Emirates stadium on Saturday

The 20 year old Iwobi scored in the 75th minute when he picked up the ball from Sanchez on the left drove into the box and placed a low shot into the corner to send Arsenal to the top of the table on goal difference

Iwobi who had been severely under fire for . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/iwobi-scores-arsenal-beat-stoke-top/

Arsenal Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali Scores 1st Professional Goal!

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Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali continues his steady rise to the top scoring his 1st professional goal for MVV Maastritch in their 2-0 defeat of De Graafschap in the Dutch Jupiler league

The 18 year old super talent who is on loan from English Premier League giants Arsenal scored a spectacular solo goal in the 94th minute and proved to be the difference as he also had a hand in the 1st goal

The former U20 c . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-wonderkid-kelechi-nwakali-scores-1st-professional-goal/

Arsenal Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali Scores 1st Professional Goal!

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Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali continues his steady rise to the top scoring his 1st professional goal for MVV Maastritch in their 2-0 defeat of De Graafschap in the Dutch Jupiler league

The 18 year old super talent who is on loan from English Premier League giants Arsenal scored a spectacular solo goal in the 94th minute and proved to be the difference as he also had a hand in the 1st goal

The former U20 c . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/arsenal-wonderkid-kelechi-nwakali-scores-1st-professional-goal/

Wilfred Ndidi Will Fill Ngolo Kante’s Void: Ex Premier League Boss

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Ex-Birmingham, Aston Villa and Racing Genk boss Alex McLeish believes Nigerian youngster Wilfred Ndidi is well-suited to the Premier League and has what it takes to fill the void the departure Ngolo Kante left in the English Premier League Champions midfield

Leicester City who were champions last season are struggling this season and are in the lower reaches of the Premier League a situation which has been attributed to the loss of Ngolo Kante to EPL giants Chelsea for £30million in August.

In an attempt to stem the slide and arrest the situation the ... http://www.soccerassembly.com/2383-2/

Wilfred Ndidi Will Fill Ngolo Kante’s Void: Ex Premier League Boss

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Ex-Birmingham, Aston Villa and Racing Genk boss Alex McLeish believes Nigerian youngster Wilfred Ndidi is well-suited to the Premier League and has what it takes to fill the void the departure Ngolo Kante left in the English Premier League Champions midfield

Leicester City who were champions last season are struggling this season and are in the lower reaches of the Premier League a situation which has been attributed to the loss of Ngolo Kante to EPL giants Chelsea for £30million in August.

In an attempt to stem the slide and arrest the situation the ... http://www.soccerassembly.com/2383-2/

Watford Should Sign Mikel: Odion Ighalo

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Watford Striker Odion Ighalo belives his national team mate Jon Obi Mikel will be a quality addition to the Hornets and has urged the club to make a move for the Chelsea midfielder

The 29 year old Mikel is a Chelsea legend haven made 374 appearances for the Blues since moving to Stamford Bridge back in 2006 but has yet to play a single minute of football under Antonio Conte this season

The Super Eagles Captain has admitted . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/watford-should-sign-mikel-odion-ighalo/

Layton Ndukwu Brace Spoils Sheyi Ojo’s Return As Leicester Beat Liverpool

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Nigerian Born winger Layton Ndukwu scored a brace one of them a sensational strike as Leicester City’s Development Squad round off their 2016/17 Premier League International Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at St. George’s Park on Saturday.

The Liverpool side had Sheyi Ojo who was returning from injury and expectedly continuing his rehabilitation with the developmental side but no Ovie . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/2347-2/

Layton Ndukwu Brace Spoils Sheyi Ojo’s Return As Leicester Beat Liverpool

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Nigerian Born winger Layton Ndukwu scored a brace one of them a sensational strike as Leicester City’s Development Squad round off their 2016/17 Premier League International Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at St. George’s Park on Saturday.

The Liverpool side had Sheyi Ojo who was returning from injury and expectedly continuing his rehabilitation with the developmental side but no Ovie . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/2347-2/

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Nigerias Kelechi Iheanacho was involved in a player scuffle towards the end of proceedings of a high intensity match that saw Sergio Aguero & Fernandinho sent off as Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad

Chelseas Victor Moses was on for the entire duration of the match and was impressive making several timely interceptions to keep Chelsea in the game particularly a goal mouth clearance

Chelsea had gone behind just before half time as . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/iheanacho-involved-in-late-fracas-as-chelsea-beat-man-city-3-1/