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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mijestic: 5:27pm On Jul 07, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:Man city will be taking part in the International champions cup as part of pre-season preparations. I think the first match is on the 18th of dis month, then against Roma on d 21st and they will also play Real madrid on the 24th. 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Orkpekyandega(m): 7:43pm On Jul 07, 2015 |
mijestic:Hope Nacho impresses the Mancity Technical crew in this competition 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:32pm On Jul 07, 2015*. Modified: 10:49pm On Jul 07, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:Training commenced but details of depature is nit out. We are waiting for full details. But, players are arriving camp and in good spirit. Pellegrini and Txiki were in Chile for the Copa America. Very soon, the preseason squad list will come out. |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mijestic: 11:38pm On Jul 07, 2015 |
Orkpekyandega:Flying Eagles Star Kelechi Iheanacho Training With Manchester City First Team: Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho was among the youth - teamers selected to train with Manchester City’s first - team during the start of pre - season training on Tuesday. With several members of the squad yet to return to Manchester due to their involvement in internationals and the Copa America, coach Manuel Pellegrini invited promising youngsters Iheanacho, Angus Gunn, Marcos Lopes, Pozo and Bruno Zuculini to make up the numbers. The attacking midfielder was spotted alongside the likes of Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure and Gael Clichy during the workout. Should the Taye Academy product impress the Chilean manager during pre - season, there is a probability that he will be gradually introduced into the first team of the Citizens in the 2015 - 2016 campaign. Iheanacho’s quality is not in doubt, having won the Golden Ball at the 2013 Fifa Under 17s, but his priority now is to banish the memories of his dismal outing at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup in New Zealand and steal the heart of Pellegrini. Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=15477 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Orkpekyandega(m): 3:33am On Jul 08, 2015 |
mijestic:Wao! wao! wao! Great Nacho go and show these white dudes the stuff you are made of. Sincerely speaking, even though these FE did not impress me during the U20 World Cup, any time I think about them the prospect of their success is what comes to my mind. Just pray they grow up, mature in the game and come back one day to play against the German Machines and revenge the painful defeat. Am not dreaming am only praying. 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:34pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] More Flying Eagles Bound for Portuguese Club [/size] by Samm Audu Mustapha Abdullahi and Abdullahi Alfa have joined a list of Flying Eagles stars who are set to move to Portuguese second division side CD Aves. Already, Aves have tabled offers to Zaharadeen Bello and Akinjide Idowu. Bello, Idowu and Mustapha Abdullahi featured at the recent FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand, while Alfa failed to make the cut. Enugu Rangers defensive midfielder Emeka Eze, who was on the country’s squad to the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil in 2013, is also being linked with the club. Left fullback Mustapha Abdullahi was on trials in Spain, while defensive midfielder Idowu was tested by several Swedish clubs. AfricanFootball.com gathered that the arrangement is for the club to sign them for a token with their representatives promised a hefty sell-on fee when they do well in Europe and are then sold. CD Aves are in the Portuguese second division after they last played in the top flight in the 2006/07 season. They already have a Nigerian defender, Junior Pius, who is on loan from FC Porto. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/547300/More-Flying-Eagles-bound-for-Portuguese-club 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:50pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Congo Name 11 Pros for Olympic Qualifier Against Nigeria [/size] by Samm Audu Congo coach Claude Leroy has announced a formidable 23-man squad dominated by 11 overseas professionals for a final round of CAF U23 Championship qualifier against Nigeria. The first leg of the match will be played on July 19 in the southern Nigeria city of Port Harcourt. Congo shocked out highly-fancied Ghana to set up a clash with Nigeria’s Dream Team VI led by coach Samson Siasia. The Congo pros include midfielders Philzgérarld Mbaka (Getafe/ Espagne), Juvrel Loumingou (La Berrichonne de Châteauroux/ France), Ravy Tsouka (Crotone/ Italy) as well as strikers Mavis Tchibota Dufounou (Maccabbi Tel Aviv/ Israel), Kevin Xavier Brandon Koubemba (Lille/ France) and Ulrich Poutou (Chambly/France). Leroy would have listed more pros but their foreign clubs refused to release them for the match. These players are Hardy Binguila and Charvely Mabiala (AJ Auxerre), Randi Goteni (Troyes), Yohan Andzouana and Dylan Bahamboula (AS Monaco), Yann Mabella and Tobias Badila (Nancy) and Jusly Gitel Boukama-Kaya (Recreativo/ Angola). The 39-man pre-list was trimmed down to 23, with Leroy deciding to leave out several local talents including Kader Bidimbou and Dua Ankira (AC Léopards) Grâce Mamic Itoua (Diables Noirs), Amour Loussoukou (Cara), Issambet Saira (Etoile du Congo), Kaya Makosso (Carpe) and goalkeeper Joe Ombandza (AS Kondzo). The Congo U23 will resume a training camp in Pointe-Noire on July 12, a week to the epic clash in Nigeria. The 'Diables Rouges' will welcome Nigeria to Pointe-Noire on August 2 for the return leg with the overall winners advancing to the final tournament in Senegal in November. The top three teams in Senegal will automatically qualify for next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. CONGO U23 SQUAD vs Nigeria: Goalkeepers: Christoffer Mafoumbi (no club), Pavelh Ndzila (Etoile du Congo) Defenders: Varel Rozan (Kenitra/ Morocco), Carof Bakoua (AC Léopards de Dolisie), Sagesse Babélé (AC Léopards de Dolisie), Thomaso Romaric Etou (Beïtar/Israël), Cosme Andrely Antoni Mavoungou (Diables Noirs), Arsène Loemba (JST). Midfielders: Desmond Bouétoutélamio (Nico-Nicoyé), Moïse Justalain Nkounkou (Etoile du Congo), Philzgérarld Mbaka (Getafe/Spain), Juvrel Loumingou (La Berrichonne de Châteauroux/ France), Ravy Tsouka (Crotone/Italy), Merveil Ndockyt (Cara), Durel Avounou (CESD/ Caen/France), Siang Noël Moukouka (AS Cheminots). Forwards: Junior Makiessé Mouzita (AC Léopards de Dolisie), Syvère Ganvoula Mboussy (Raja de Casablanca/ Morocco), Bersyl Obassi Ngatsongo (Etoile du Congo), Mavis Tchibota Dufounou (Maccabbi Tel Aviv/Israël), Kevin Xavier Brandon Koubemba (Lille/France), Bermajin Kangou (JST), Ulrich Poutou (Chambly/France). [/b] africanfootball.com//news/547494/Congo-name-11-pros-for-Olympic-qualifier-against-Nigeria |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:53pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nwobodo Delighted At Successful Surgery [/size] Nigeria U-20 striker Obinna Nwobodo has undergone a successful operation on an injured knee at the ASPETAR Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar. The player, who missed being part of the Flying Eagles’ squad to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, was so excited that he called the NFF Secretariat to express his joy following the operation by Dr. Philippe Landreau. “I am very happy, and I thank God and the NFF for making this possible,” Nwobodo said on phone from Doha. ASPETAR is the world –renowned medical facility situated inside the Aspire Zone, which also houses the respected Aspire Academy for Excellence. The player suffered anterior cruciate ligament tear in the second half of the final match of the 2015 African Youth Championship, in which Nigeria defeated host nation Senegal 1-0 to lift the trophy on March 22. Following the surgery, Nwobodo, who left Nigeria on Wednesday last week, is expected to spend a minimum of five weeks convalescing in Doha, Qatar [/b] leadership.ng/sports/445412/nwobodo-delighted-at-successful-surgery
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by enomakos(m): 4:57pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
terzurum5:with such a squad the dream team needs to take this match serious no wonder they eliminate ghana 3 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 7:21pm On Jul 08, 2015*. Modified: 8:10pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[size=14pt] The Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Expands As Though It’s Floating When Lit Andrew Liszewski [/size] One picture more...... gizmodo.com/the-rio-2016-olympic-torch-expands-as-though-it-s-float-1716227259 |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:22pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Rio 2016 selection criteria announced [/size] Cape Town - With just over a year to go before the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics begin, SASCOC announced its selection criteria for the various sports codes at a press conference at Olympic House on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. A total of 28 Olympic and 21 Paralympic sports will be contested in Rio. The process of arriving at an agreed upon selection system commenced as far back as 2011 when a working group, represented by all sectors of the SASCOC membership- Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, World Games and Winter sports - was tasked to provide recommendations for selection policies for 2013 to 2016. The selection policy directive specified that there will be no continental qualification route but where only a continental route is applicable, additional riders would be added. However, 11 NFs (10 Olympic and 1 Paralympic) requested consideration of Continental qualification and to that effect two NFs have not yet signed the policies. Handball is the only sport that will not be attempting to qualify for Rio Olympics having also not qualified for the African Games. SASCOC CEO, Tubby Reddy highlighted that, SASCOC has not deviated from the International Federations and International Olympic Committee policies and qualification system other than not considering the continental slots. “Athletics and swimming do not have to attain two qualification standards as was the case in 2012. However measures will be put in place to ensure that athletes are not carrying any injuries and are fit for competition,” he added. SASCOC president Gideon Sam added that:“Athletes and coaches go through highs and lows in the run up to big games such as the Olympics Games. In setting criteria for selection, the idea is to help the athletes know where they stand with the Confederation and to prepare themselves adequately.” SASCOC General Manager: High Performance, Ms Ezera Tshabangu in her presentation, indicated that the ongoing OPEX (Operation Excellence) programme had been reviewed. SASCOC continued with the OPEX and National Academy support programme monitoring meetings with athletes and coaches. The Olympic body met with all of the 71 athletes (26 Olympic; 32 Paralympic; two special support and nine National Academy Support Programme - NASP) except for five who were either travelling or at competitions. The meetings were aimed at addressing preparation plans, to follow up from meetings held in February 2015 and to focus on the upcoming world championships and Rio 2016. Prior to these meetings, the Performance Consultant, Professor Frank Dick, evaluated the CVs of coaches. Over and above this, coaches had to complete a Coach Evaluation form, which was used in conjunction with the information provided on the CV to rate the coach. Ms Tshabangu highlighted that the OPEX athletes’ contracts for the period April 1 to September 30, 2015 had been finalised and sent to athletes, with only a few athletes’ still outstanding. Sam explained,“It is important for coaches and athletes to interact with National Federations and the Sports Confederations to understand the rationale behind how athletes remain on the OPEX programme and what is required to remain on this very important support programme. The members of the public through the media also take a keen interest in the information that we release from time to time on how the athletes are doing.” The requests for funding for this financial year amount to around R28.6 million excluding requests for equipment and specialised medical support. Allocations for the six-month period, April 1-September 30, 2015, were approved as follows: Olympic Programme, just over R7.8 million and Paralympic Programme around R4.5 million. The next assessment period will be at the end of September 2015, after most World Championships have been completed. It was noted that funding remains a challenge to meet the needs of all the athletes. [/b] m.news24.com/sport24/OtherSport/South-Africa/Rio-2016-selection-criteria-announced-20150708 To be continued in the next post.... |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:32pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
..........continue from the last post [b][size= 14pt] Rio 2016 selection criteria announced [/size] A special fund to the tune of R3 million has been set aside for specialised medical support. This is mainly for surgery and rehabilitation for athletes who are without medical aid. SASCOC will again be investigating a sponsored medical aid for athletes. SASCOC in partnership with Sports and Recreation South Africa (SRSA), South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) and other stakeholders will be hosting an inaugural national conference this week. Reddy explained,“After noting districts and provinces’ serious challenges with access to facilities and better working relations with SALGA structures, SASCOC and SALGA signed a Memorandum of Understanding in March 2015 and subsequently agreed on hosting a joint national conference to address these fundamental issues that affect sport at grass roots level.” The SASCOC and SALGA one and a half-day national conference to be held in Mangaung on July 10-11, 2015 will bring together, under one roof, all Municipalities and SASCOC members to discuss and devise workable plans on access to sports facilities, review of lease agreements, handover of new facilities to federations and NFs involvement in the construction of facilities. Other important matters to be discussed in the conference will include: SRSA’s Facilities Plan on the provision of facilities in Rural Communities, a plan on auditing of sports facilities and a discussion on how SALGA should utilise the expertise of NFs to run its SALGA Games. The conference is due to address the following: Dictates of the National Sport and Recreation Plan; roles and responsibilities of both SASCOC and SALGA as per the Memorandum of Understanding, current challenges on sports development, common priority areas as per mandates of each organisation, and an action plan with clear timelines. Sam added that,“As the governing body for sport our role is to ensure that all our stakeholders get and understand the messages that we send out to them.” “The SASCOC and SALGA conference is an attempt to bring role players in sport together to see whether we are on top of the decisions we took around so many aspects on sport contained in our National Sport and Recreation Plan, he concluded.” Approximately 500 delegates are expected to convene at this conference. [/b] m.news24.com/sport24/OtherSport/South-Africa/Rio-2016-selection-criteria-announced-20150708 |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:48pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] The Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Expands As Though It’s Floating When Lit [/size] Andrew Liszewski Filed to: Olympics 7/07/15 12:15pm The biggest question on everyone’s lips about the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro is whether or not they’ll be a huge disasterlike Sochi. But at least we now know that the torch will be pretty neat, automatically expanding to reveal a series of colored sections as soon as it’s lit. The animated design almost looks like the handiwork of Tony Stark, but it was actually realized by São Paulo-based design studio Chelles & Hayashi. As the flame is passed from one of the 12,000 torchbearers to the next, the torch expands to reveal five colored clear resin sections. And along with the flame on top, they’re designed to represent the earth, sea, mountains, sky, and sun, as well as the official colors of Brazil’s flag. Made from recycled aluminum and resin, the 2016 Olympic torch weighs in at around three pounds and measures 25-inches tall when closed, and just over 27-inches when expanded. Its triangular shape is meant to represent the three Olympic values of respect, excellence, and friendship, while the expanded sections that appear to be floating are supposed to symbolize the athletic efforts of all those competing. The torch run leading up to the 2016 Olympic games in Rio officially gets under way in May of next year, and the flame is expected to travel some 10,000 miles by air, plus an additional 12,000 miles by road as it travels from Greece and throughout Brazil on its way to Rio. [/b] gizmodo.com/the-rio-2016-olympic-torch-expands-as-though-it-s-float-1716227259
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:51pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
[size=14pt] The Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Expands As Though It’s Floating When Lit [/size] One more picture of the Olympic Torch...... gizmodo.com/the-rio-2016-olympic-torch-expands-as-though-it-s-float-1716227259
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:50pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
Orkpekyandega:I am expecting a blast from Nacho this season. No matter who City signs, whether Sterling or Bruyne, I feel Nacho will make a great impact in the first team of City. Please, Nacho is a forward for City, not an attacking midfielder. Also with Aguero Absent, Nacho will get a nod to play that role for City during the Preseason. Pellegrini is great at training forwards like he did with Forlan at Villarreal. 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:53pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
Get well soon young superstar. terzurum5: 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:06pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe:And has started with Nacho already. I also have this feeling that if Nacho scales through the Mancity hurdle, he will definitely get a look in by Our Super Eagles Coach to be, Sunday Oliseh. Remember he is one of the ex Internationals who clamoured for the guy's inclusion and call up to Super Eagles Squad to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by AIG07: 8:00pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Goodevening everyone. It's been a while. As I was going tru d sports news this evening- the olympic team(u-23) been tutored by coach siasia caught my attention. I learnt from goal.com that d team have been paired in group B wit Ghana, Egypt n alongside wit another african nation for this year's AAG to be hosted in Congo. I became confused when it came to my notice that we will be playing Congo for olympic qualifier. Can anyone explain this-i mean d relationship between AAG n olympic qualifiers cos, me no understand d way african football is been played ooo. Can't wait for this thread to start bubbling. Have missed u gan. Salutes to My friend Mikron |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:15pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Siasia says Nigeria Thrown in AAG 'Group of Death' [/size] Nigeria U23 team coach Samson Siasia has described their 2015 All Africa Games first round group as “Group of Death”. Siasia’s Dream Team VI are in Group B along with arch-rivals and defending champions Ghana, Egypt and Senegal. Siasia speaking exclusively to AfricanFootball.com immediately after the draw said, "Waow! This is a group of death" "Why are we all thrown in the same group? "This is a very difficult group. Every team in this group has the potential to win the All Africa Games." He added: "Well, we are ready but every game in this group would be difficult. And we would approach each one like a final. I can assure you that anyone who makes it out of this group is top favourite to win the gold." Nigeria, who won Gold at the 1973 AAG on home soil, beat Gabon and Zambia to qualify for the tournament proper in Congo-Brazzaville from September 4. Hosts Congo, Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso have been drawn in a relatively easier Group A. By Arafat Aliu [/b] africanfootball.com/news/547687/Siasia-says-Nigeria-thrown-in-AAG-Group-of-Death- |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:17pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria Renew Rivalry With Ghana [/size] by Samm Audu Nigeria will renew their perennial rivalry with Ghana in the men’s event of the 2015 All Africa Games after they were drawn in the same first round group on Thursday. The tournament reserved for U23s will be staged in Congo Brazzaville in September. Ghana are the defending champions and were seeded in a tough-looking Group B along with arch-rivals Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt. 2015 All Africa Games draw as it happened For Samson Siasia’s Dream Team VI this will be an ideal dress rehearsal should they qualify for the CAF U23 Championship in Senegal, which will serve as a qualifying tournament for next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. They will battle Congo over two legs for a place at the U23 Championship in Senegal. Group A is relatively lightweight as it has hosts Congo, Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the semi-finals of the competition, which runs from September 4 to 19. In the women’s event, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are drawn with the host country in Group A, Tanzania and Coted’Ivoire, who finished third at last year’s African Women’s Championship. Group B has Cameroon, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/547666/All-Africa-Games-Nigeria-renew-rivalry-with-Ghana |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:22pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Roma Snap Up Nigerian Youngsters By: Andrew Randa [/size] AS Roma have completed the loan signing of Nigerian starlets Sadiq Umar and Nura Abdullahi on a year’s loan with an option of a four year permanent deal from AC Spezia. Both players were in fine form for the AC Spezia Primavera side and have evidently done enough to catch the eye of one the big teams in Italy. ‘Jololo’ as Umar is affectionately called ,caught the eye of a lot of scouts from Inter Milan and Juventus during the Torneo de Viareggio youth tournament where he was one of the stars of the popular youth competition held in Italy yearly. He also had a fantastic 2014/15 season with the AC Spezia Primavera side where he scored 26 goals in 24 matches to pick the top scorer award at his club and also the best player award. Nura Abdullahi, who is a right back, can also play on the wings. He also scored six goals from his defensive side and has also being deployed as a defensive midfielder. “I'm very excited about the move I know it's not going to be easy though,” Umar told supersport.com “Roma is a big club and expectations is high from almost everyone because of my performance this past season.but I'm very much ready for the challenge. “It’s a big step up for my career which I want to utilize to the fullest.I give glory to almighty Allah.”he added. Umar and Abdullahi are expected to start off with the Roma Primavera side before being gradually integrated with the main team [/b] mobi.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/150709/Roma_snap_up_Nigerian_youngsters 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:30pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AAG 2015: Draw Pairs Nigeria with Ghana, Egypt and Senegal [/size] Samson Siasia’s team has been handed a tough group in the preliminary stages of the 2015 All African Games billed for Congo Brazzaville By Shina Oludare Nigeria will face Ghana, Egypt and Senegal in Group B of the preliminary round of the 2015 All African Games football event billed for Congo Brazzaville. The draw ceremony took place Thursday morning at the Caf headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. General Secretary of Caf Hicham El Amrani was in charge of the draw and was assisted by Tarig Atta, Deputy General Secretary of the Sudan Football Association. Hosts Congo were zoned in Group A against Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso. Nigeria’s Dream Team VI were landed in a veritable 'Group of Death' where they will be facing two-time champions Egypt, rivals Ghana and Senegal in Group B. The football event of the quadrennial African multisport event will hold between September 3-18 2015. Nigeria’s only triumph came on home soil in 1973 in Lagos. [/b] m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/13437802 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:31pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AAG draw: We are not scared of any team, says Siasia [/size] The Dream Team VI handler insists that he is not afraid of any team reacting to the pairings of the 2015 All African Games billed for Congo Brazzaville By Shemmy Sholabomi Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia has revealed that he is not scared of any team after the draw for the 2015 All African Games were made on Thursday morning. The Dream Team were zoned in Group B alongside two-time champions, Egypt, Ghana and Senegal in the male football event of the quadrennial African multisport event billed to hold between September 3-18 2015. According to the former Flying Eagles handler, his team will continue to work hard towards emerging as champions. “We have been zoned in difficult group, but if you want to emerge champion of any tournament you can’t avoid the strong teams in the competition,” Siasia told Goal. “So we will continue to work very hard on this team to make it a winning team. We don’t have to be afraid of any team if we desire to win this competition, but sincerely speaking it is a difficult group and could be termed to be group of death,” he concluded. [/b] m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/13444832 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:46pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Siasia full of respect for Leroy By: Sammy Wejinya [/size] Head coach of Nigeria’s U23 football team, Samson Siasia has spoken about his respect for Claude Leroy as prepares to lead his Olympic team to face the Frenchman’s charges later this month. Nigeria’s U23s will go toe to toe with Congo on July 19 in Port Harcourt and Siasia is looking forward to the prospect of pitting his wits against a trainer who started coaching when he (Siasia) was just 13 years old. “I respect Leroy a lot. This is a man who started coaching when I was still coming up. “All the same, my preoccupation is to prepare my team and see that we win on the 19th of July,” Siasia told supersport.com. The trainer added that he was not surprised Congo claimed the scalp of highly-rated Ghana in the first round of qualifying. “No, I was not surprised Ghana did not make it (to this round). We knew beforehand that both teams (Ghana and Congo) are very good. “We are expecting a stiff challenge from Congo but we know what to expect and we will be ready for them,” he said. He concluded by discussing his team’s weaknesses which he said he was hoping to correct ahead of the fixture against the Congolese. “During the qualifiers for the All Africa Games, I noticed that we were not scoring goals in most of the games we played. “The (nadir) was that (first leg, final round qualifying game) against Zambia. “We suffered so much against the Zambians because despite creating so many chances. “That’s the main thing. We will definitely create chances against Congo; I am sure of that. “If we can convert those chances, I am sure we will be okay in the end,” he said. The winner of the tie between Nigeria and Congo will progress to the final round of qualifying-the 2015 Caf U-23 championship which will hold between November and December in Senegal. The tournament acts as qualification to the 2016 Summer Olympics men's football tournament for the CAF, with the top three teams qualifying. [/b] mobi.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/150709/Siasia_full_of_respect_for_Leroy |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Nobody: 9:52pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Terzurum5, I sight you.. . Thanks for keeping us abreast with the latest happening in the u23 team. . Kudos to you, sir.. Keep on with the good job.. God bless you sir. 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:56pm On Jul 09, 2015*. Modified: 10:15pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Jay Jay Okocha’s nephew Alex Iwobi included in Arsenal's pre-season tour of Singapore [/size] By Lolade Adewuyi The young Nigerian is part of the Gunners squad to Asia for their pre-season tour where they will face Stoke City, Everton and a Singapore XI Youngster Alex Iwobi has been named in the Arsenal squad for the Barclays Asia Trophy in Singapore. The lad would travel with the Gunners as they prepare to face Everton, Stoke City and a Singapore XI. The club announced its 27-man squad for the trip on Thursday and it included another Nigerian Chuba Akpom. Captain of the Arsenal U21 side, Iwobi, 19, was born in Lagos but has appeared for the English national youth sides. His nationality switch to Nigeria was not completed when was invited to the U23 squad in February but he watched from the stands as Samson Siasia's Dream Team VI defeated Gabon 4-1 in an All African Games qualifier in Libreville. It shouldn’t be long before he makes his first team debut for the Gunners. "The ambition is to break into the Arsenal first team plans and fulfil my ambition of playing at the top level on a regular basis," Iwobi told BBC Sport in a previous interview. "The main thing for me is to keep working hard as I still have a long way to get to the top." Other youngsters included in the trip are Gedion Zelalem, Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Chris Willock. [/b] www.goal.com/en-za/news/4622/africa/2015/07/09/13441082/- 2 Likes
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:02pm On Jul 09, 2015*. Modified: 10:29pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Interesting news. Wishing these youngsters the best. terzurum5: 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 10:05pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Daninya11:I should be the one to say thank you, because you guys have created a platform for me to learn kudos to you guys all. I won't mention names but I must say you guys are too great; from the Superfalcons, Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets threads to the Ogbonge Olympics Eagles thread I have learnt alot. Am greatful to all. 3 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Nobody: 10:08pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Nothing prevents the Dream Team from making the semis. 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mikron(m): 11:44pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Nobody: 7:05am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Kudos to you all! |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Icon4s(m): 9:59am On Jul 10, 2015 |
I don't know y but I dnt have confidence in this team yet. The team lacks quality From A - Z. We dnt have quality 21-22 yrs olds playing good football in different European leagues and NPFL. Dnt start mentioning those Manu's boy cos those ones are not their yet.  Most of those Manu boys probably need to play another U20 before they came be fully matured for U23. If the success of this team is hinged on the Manu's boys then the team is heading for the rocks. Mark my words! 2 Likes 1 Share |
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