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Everton New Boy Lookman Won’t Play For Nigeria – Charlton Fan Reveals

According to Charlton Athletic season ticket holder Valley Floyd Fred Anglo Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman who has all but sealed a move to Everton won’t play for Nigeria.


Lookman is born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents and despite representing England at various youth level, he still qualifies to represent Nigeria at senior level.


The highly regarded teen prospect is reportedly a target for Nigeria, and his move to Charlton will add more fuel to talks about a switch to Nigeria.


However Fred took to twitter to respond to a story by Owngoalnigeria.com about his move to Everton, by clearly stating that Lookman won’t play for Nigeria.


”He was born here and he is British, while his family may be Nigerians, he’s not going to play for them”, he posted at Owngoalnigeria.com official twitter handle.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/28/everton-new-boy-lookman-wont-play-for-nigeria-charlton-fan-reveals/

Ex Chelsea Coach – Chelsea Can’t Cope Without Moses, Easy To Cope Without Costa & Kante

Former coach of Chelsea Ray Wilkins says Chelsea will find it hard to replace Victor Moses if the Nigerian picks an injury or suspension during the course of the season.


The Blues have copped very well in the absence of N’golo Kante and top scorer Diego Costa but Wilkins believes if Moses goes off the team, they will find it hard to replace him.


Moses has reinvented himself as a wing back for the Antonio Conte table toppers, and has been ever present since the team switched to the 3-4-3 system that has helped them win 12 consecutive games.


”Easy to play down the importance of Victor Moses but when you look around the squad, he is one player who appears not to have a replacement in the team at the moment”, he said.


”Diego Costa and N’golo Kante are players you think they can’t replace but in the squad they have players who play similar role as them, so easy to replace them unlike Moses”.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/28/ex-chelsea-coach-chelsea-cant-cope-without-moses-easy-to-cope-without-costa-kante/

Nigeria Coach To Chelsea – Give Him A Chance, Omeruo Could Be The Next Victor Moses

Former Nigeria U-20 coach John Obuh says Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has what it takes to play for Chelsea, after series of loan spells outside the club.


Obuh coached the Alanyaspor on loan defender during his formative years as a sixteen year old for the Nigeria U-17 that finished second at the World Youth Championship in 2009.


The coach believes he has grown in leaps and bounds since his days as a 17 year old with experience in three different leagues in addition to playing at the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.


”All he needs is a chance just like Victor Moses, we all saw how he was sent on several loans but finally got his chance under Antonio Conte, and he is making his mark”, Obuh told Owngoalnigeria.com.


”He is very good in playing several roles, due to his training as a full back before he finally settled for a central defence role, you also have to know that he is very comfortable as a defensive midfielder”.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/28/nigeria-coach-to-chelsea-give-him-a-chance-omeruo-could-be-the-next-victor-moses/

EXCLUSIVE – Red Hot Kingsley Sokari On The Radar Of Ligue 1 Side Metz In January

According to reports monitored by Owngoalnigeria.com contacts in Tunisia CS Sfaxien Kingsley Sokari has been watched severally by Ligue 1 side Metz.


The 21 year old former Enyimba of Aba midfield man also voiced out his desire to move to the French Ligue 1 few weeks ago, a sign that he is aware of interest in his services from France.


Ligue 1 side Metz are reportedly one of the many teams watching the former Nigeria youth international, who has been impressive since the start of the season for the early season pace setters in Tunisia.


Scouts from the French side reportedly watched for the third time this season when Sfaxien defeated US Tataouline 2-0 on the 23rd of December, and Sokari was among the goal scorers for his side.


Known for his creativity, marking and all round style of play in the midfield, Sfaxien are reportedly open to his sale at the right price despite his present status as one of their key men this season.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/28/exclusive-red-hot-kingsley-sokari-on-the-radar-of-ligue-1-side-metz-in-january/

Wonderkid Osimhen Turns 18, Get Green Light To Turn Heads At Wolfsburg

Highly respected Nigerian wonderkid Victor Osimhen is eager to kick off his professional career with German side Wolfsburg after turning 18 year old.


Osimhen joined Wolfsburg for €3m but he has been restricted to non competitive games for the team due to FIFA’s regulations on the transfer of players below the age of 18.


Today is the birthday of the top scorer of the last FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, and today also makes him eligible to play in competitive games for his German side.


However he has been involved in lot of trainings with the first team of Wolfsburg and even played in an unofficial friendly game where he found the back of the net for his team.


Rated as one of the brightest prospect in global football, his introduction into the first team set up at Wolfsburg is expected to be fast tracked following the departures of some of the top attacking players of the team.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/wonderkid-osimhen-turns-18-get-green-light-to-turn-heads-at-wolfsburg/

New Song For Iheanacho By City Fans – He Rarely Plays , He Often Score ….

Fans of Manchester City have formed a new song for their Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho after he came off the bench, and scored in their 3-0 win over Hull City.


The away fans were giving a huge relief when the Nigerian scored City’s second goal to put them two goals ahead, before a Curtis Davies own goal wrapped up a comprehensive win for the former Premier League kings.


Manager Pep Guardiola has so far not given the Nigerian playing time as expected by many, even when top striker Sergio Kun Aguero was suspended for five games.


Iheanacho’s goal which has made him the striker with the best minute to goal ratio in the history of the Premier lead to the fans singing out his name, while questioning his lack of playing time.


”He rarely Plays, He often Scores, He Is Iheanacho, He Just Scored Again”, they sang at the KCOM Stadium.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/26/new-song-for-iheanacho-by-city-fans-he-rarely-plays-he-often-score/

Gent Moses Simon Drags Super Eagles Stars & Foreign Based Players To Kaduna For Anniversary Game

Super Eagles and Gent of Belgium forward Moses Simon has lined up activities for his one year marriage anniversary which will include a novelty match in Kaduna.


The Kaduna born forward told Owngoalnigeria.com in a telephone chat upon arrival in Nigeria for the mid season break that he has contacted several top stars to play in the game.


”As part of the events marking my one year wedding anniversary, there will be a novelty match between my friends and my nursery team in Kaduna on Friday at Ribadu Cantonment Football Pitch”, Simon told Owngoalnigeria.com.


He said Kaduna based stars such as Kingsley Michael (Zulte-Waregem), Rueben Gabriel (AS Trencin), Rabiu Ibrahim (Gent), Innocent Bonke (Lillestroem), Abdul Ajagun (Roda JC), Suleiman Abdullahi (Eintracht Braunschweig), Christoper Maduka ( AS Trencin), Thompson Ekpe ( Molde), Michael Eneramo (Manisaspor), Aliyu Abubakar (KuPS) and Abdullahi Alfa (Ventspills) are expected to be there.


Other Kaduna based players who will take part in the Friday kickabout include Iduak Idemokon (IK Start), Emmanuel Edmond ( Dukla Prague) and Yusuf Musa (Sibenik).

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/gent-moses-simon-drags-super-eagles-stars-foreign-based-players-to-kaduna-for-anniversary-game/

Onyekuru Makes Team Of The Week In Belgium

Hot in demand Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru was once again given a spot in the team of the week in Belgium, after his brace for Eupen against KV Oostende last weekend.


Onyekuru who is a leading contender for the Ebony Shoe Award usually given out to the best player from African extraction in the Belgian league, took his goal tally to 10 with the brace against KV Oostende.


His all round player has earned him a spot in the team of the week for the games played on Boxing Day, the third time the Nigerian has made the selection for the best 11 players in the league.


Linked with a potential move away from modest side Eupen, the Aspire Academy product has on his part stay true to his dream of representing English Premier League team Arsenal in the nearest future.


Already he is been closely watched by the Nigeria national team selectors and he could gate crash the team for their upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Ivory Coast.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/onyekuru-makes-team-of-the-week-in-belgium/

EAGLES WATCH – Cup Success For Ogu & Nwakaeme, Musa Muhammed Starts Again, Hungarian-Nigerian Otigba Shines

The Nigerian duo of Anthony Nwakaeme and John Ogu were yesterday crowned champions in Israel after helping Hapoel Beer Sheva to a 4-1 win over Kiryat Shmona in the final of the Toto Cup.


They were both on for the entire duration of the game which earned Ogu his third title with the team since joining them three years ago.


In Turkey Musa Muhammed made another start for high fliers Istanbul Basaksehir in the Turkish Cup lasting the entire duration of their 2-0 win over Goztepe, a sign of progress even though he is yet to make a league appearance for the team 18 months after joining them.


Still in Turkey, Hungarian-Nigerian defender Kenneth Otigba was one of the star performers for his side Kasimpasa in their 3-1 cup success over Inegolspor in another game played yesterday.


David Okereke was missing from the team of Serie B side Spezia in their 0-0 draw against Vicenza, with former Nigeria youth international Daniel Adejo also not listed for action by Vicenza.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/eagles-watch-cup-success-for-ogu-nwakaeme-musa-muhammed-starts-again-hungarian-nigerian-otigba-shines/

Iwobi’s Rise Has Affected The Confidence Of Oxlade Chamberlain – Ex England Youth Coach

Former coach of the England U20s Stuart Pearce says Alex Oxlade Chamberlain run of inconsistent display for Arsenal was caused by the emergence of Alex Iwobi.


Pearce while speaking on rumours linking Chamberlain with a move to Liverpool on SkySports Premier League Watch urged the forward to stay and fight for his spot in the team.


Chamberlain is the most substituted Arsenal player in the last 18 months, and while Pearce acknowledged the fact that he has all rights to be unhappy, he also believes that Iwobi’s emergence has not helped the English man.


” He (Chamberlain) is obviously talented, I want him to stay at Arsenal and develop further under the guidance of a world class manager in Arsene Wenger who knows his abilities”, Pierce said.


” You have to feel sorry for the young man as he has had fitness issues which has enabled the likes of Iwobi to move ahead of him in the pecking order at the club.


” His confidence took a big hit by the emergence of Iwobi who has broken into the first team during one of Chamberlain’s numerous battle to be fit. Now when he plays he is under pressure to reclaim his spot”.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/iwobis-rise-has-affected-the-confidence-of-oxlade-chamberlain-ex-england-youth-coach/

TheGoodJoe:

Thanks for the updates. Can not thank you enough.

“Whenever the win bonus for the match against Zambia in Ndola is being paid, it would be $5,000 per player at the official rate that obtained at the time the match was played.”

The Scam is clear as pure water. Please, NFF top officials, balance the players.

So if dollar rose to N1,000, the NFF would have paid the players N200 and took N800. Nna Fear God.

By the time the Ministry of Youths and Sports are true with the investigations, we might not close our mouths again.

.........Corruption is in their (NFF) blood.

Sunderland Target Tobi Adebayo-Rowling – I Want To Play For Nigeria Not England

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Sligo Rovers of Ireland full back Tobi Adebayor-Rowling says he has dreams of play for Nigeria despite being eligible for England.


Tobi Adebayor-Rowling made this known to Owngoalnigeria.com In an exclusive chat that he hope to one day play for Nigeria even though he is yet to be officially contacted.


” Yes of course I would love to play for Nigeria”, when he was asked if he is interested in playing for the Super Eagles, who are currently having a mini crisis at right back.


” Am yet to be approached by Nigeria, same way have not been approached by England. I really would love to play for Nigeria to be honest.


” I think I can add quality to the team as I watch them whenever they play. I believe I can improve the team if given a chance”.


He played for Brighton and Hove Albion, non league side Eastbourne Borough and Peterborough before without really making any head way but a move to Ireland. But since moving to Ireland he has grown in leaps and bounds.


The 20 year old is a rumoured target for English Premier League side Sunderland and Crystal Palace following several impressive displays for Sligo Rovers, where both teams reported sent scouts to monitor his progress.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/sunderland-target-tobi-adebayo-rowling-i-want-to-play-for-nigeria-not-england/

Leicester City Manager Ranieri Breaks Silence On Wilfred Ndidi Signing

Manager of Leicester City Claudio Ranieri has dropped a hint on the potential signing of Gent Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi when the transfer window opens in January.


Ndidi has already passed a medical at the club after a transfer fee in the region of £16m was agreed between both teams for his move to the Premier League champions.


While the player hinted he has played his last game for his Belgian side Genk in their 2-0 win over Gent two days ago, Ranieri didn’t confirm or deny rumours that the Nigerian will be unveiled on the first of January 2017.


“I don’t know,” Rainiei stated when asked about Ndidi’s impending signing during his pre-match media conference ahead of Leicester’s clash against West Ham United.


“Let me see him, say good morning and welcome, and then I will tell you. It is not my matter. Wait . You will enjoy the next day.”

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/leicester-city-manager-ranieri-breaks-silence-on-wilfred-ndidi-signing/

Junior Ajayi Strike Seals Victory For Al-Ahly Over Rivals Zamalek In Cairo Derby

Fit Again Nigeria Olympic forward Junior Ajayi was once again on target for his Egyptian side Al-Ahly in their 2-0 win over Zamalek in the Cairo derby.


The match largely regarded as the biggest league game in Egyptian football started on a sound note for Al-Ahly when former Zamalek man Moamen Zakaria gave them the lead in the 22nd minute.


Al-Ahly dominated the game but failed to add to their tally in the first 45 minutes, no thanks to some wayward finish by the front men of the table toppers in Egypt.


Big money buy Junior Ajayi who only recently returned back from a knock sustained in their previous game was introduced as a substitute in the 85th minute.


Four minutes later, the former Shooting stars forward proved his money worth with his team second goal in the 89th minute to seal a comfortable win for his side.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/junior-ajayi-strike-seals-victory-for-al-ahly-over-rivals-zamalek-in-cairo-derby/

Ndidi Cooling Off In Dubai With Cute Girlfriend Ahead Unveiling At Leicester Next Week

Leicester City January signing Wilfred Ndidi has embarked on a holiday trip to Dubai with his girlfriend after playing his last game for his Belgian side Genk.


Ndidi lasted the entire duration of Genk’s 2-0 win over Gent two days ago, and subsequently said goodbye to the fans of the team as well as his teammates after the game.


His deal will be made officially on the 1st of January when the transfer window reopens, in a deal that reportedly cost the English Champions £15m in transfer fee.


Comfortable as a centre back or defensive midfielder, the 19 year old who can also play as a full back is however expected to fill the void created by the departure of French star N’golo Kante.


” Wilfred Ndidi is now enjoying a short holiday in Dubai with his girlfriend. Next week, he’ll travel to Leicester City”, well respected Belgian journalist Sven Claes wrote on his twitter handle.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/ndidi-cooling-off-in-dubai-with-cute-girlfriend-ahead-unveiling-at-leicester-next-week/

German Football League Sanction Transfer Of Nigeria Superkid Osimhen To Wolfsburg

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The Deutsche Fußball Liga have approved the transfer of Nigeria U20 international Victor Osimhen to Wolfsburg.


The Ultimate Strikers poster-boy had agreed terms with the German Bundesliga club in January but could not be utilized in competitive matches because he was a minor at that time.


Through their official website, the DFL have confirmed that Osimhen has been acquired by Wolfsburg from Ultimate Strikers and added that the transfer will become effective on January 1, 2017.


Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that the Golden Boot winner at the 2015 Fifa U17s cost the club based inLower Saxony 3.5 million euros.


Osimhen, who is celebrating his 18th birthday today December 29, is expected to resume training with the first team of Wolfsburg on January 2.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21547

Exclusive: Manchester City Talent Nwakali Attracting Interest From Eintracht Frankfurt And Augsburg

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Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that two German Bundesliga clubs Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Augsburg are looking to sign Nigeria youth international Chidiebere Nwakali on loan in the January transfer window.


Despite impressing during his loan stint with IK Start in 2016, Nwakali is set to be loaned to a fourth club next month because of problems encountered in obtaining a British work permit.


The central midfielder is presently holidaying in Owerri, Nigeria but will travel to Manchester on January 2 for talks over his future with the Manchester City hierarchy.


Aside the interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Augsburg, Nwakali is also on the radar of Rosenborg and Odd, but has ruled out a return to the Norwegian Tippeligaen for the time being.


The 20-year-old netted four goals and provided five assists in 24 games across all competitions last season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21549

Kelechi Nwakali Training With Former Club, Returns To MVV January 2

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Nigeria U20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali will have only a few hours of rest before having his first training session of 2017 with MVV Maastricht on January 2, 2017, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed.


Based on the itinerary of the Arsenal loanee, he will depart Nigeria in the early hours of Monday morning for his trip to the Netherlands.


Ahead of his return to MVV Maastricht, Kelechi has been training on a daily basis with his former club ASJ Academy and participating in competitions along with his elder brother, Manchester City’s Chidiebere Nwakali.


The attacking midfielder will spend the next six months on loan at the Eerste Divisie club.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21550

Spartak Moscow Reject Signing Emenike, In Talks With Lokomotiv

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Emmanuel Emenike could join Lokomotiv Moscow on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports in the Turkish press.


Ajansspor.com says Spartak Moscow have turned down the opportunity to sign the suspended Fenerbahce frontman.


Emenike’s intermediary has started negotiations with Lokomotiv Moscow regarding his client joining the capital club on loan for the next six months.


The 29-year-old played for Spartak for two seasons before returning to Turkey to link up with Fenerbahce in 2013.

Igho Kingsley

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21551

Official : Wolves Tie Down Nigeria GK Ikeme To New Deal

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With a statement published on their official website, Wolves have announced that Super Eagles netminder Carl Ikeme has extended his contract with the Championship club.


Ikeme has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract, with a further year’s option in the club’s favour, which will keep him at Molineux Stadium until at least the end of the 2018-2019 season.


Aged 30, the Sutton Coldfield-born stopper has been on the books of Wolverhampton Wanderers for the past fifteen years and progressed through the ranks before making his debut in August 2005.


Ikeme has had loan spells at Accrington Stanley, Stockport County, Charlton Athletic, Sheffield United , Queens Park Rangers, Leicester City , Middlesbrough and Doncaster Rovers.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21553

Hughes: Stoke Can End Chelsea’s Winning Streak, I’m Happy For Moses

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By James Agberebi:

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is backing his team to halt Chelsea's winning streak, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com.


Since losing 3-0 to Arsenal, Chelsea have won 12 straight games in the Premier League.
The Blues are currently top of the English Premier League table.


"They're very strong at the moment. They have a formation that they find is working very well for them," Hughes said in Thursday's press conference.


"They have a manager who has good experience. He's gone in and implemented his plans very quickly.


"They're on a great run, but that has to come to an end at some point. Why can't we be the team that does that.


"We're more than capable of getting a result. We showed for the first 30 minutes at Liverpool that we can be a threat.


"Goals change games, that happened at Liverpool, but we need to learn to control games for longer periods and remain positive.


"Playing the top teams is always tough. I'd rather set up and be positive to try and affect teams.


"We've lost games where we should have done better, we've had games where we've overachieved, we're certainly progressing."


Hughes went on to praise Victor Moses, who played on loan at Stoke last season, following the Nigerian star's impressive performances for Chelsea this season.


"I'm pleased for him, he's doing very well. He had a good period here, gone back and is reaping the rewards at Chelsea."

www.completesportsnigeria.com/hughes-stoke-can-end-chelseas-winning-streak-im-happy-moses/

terzurum5:
Ex Chelsea Coach – Chelsea Can’t Cope Without Moses, Easy To Cope Without Costa & Kante

Former coach of Chelsea Ray Wilkins says Chelsea will find it hard to replace Victor Moses if the Nigerian picks an injury or suspension during the course of the season.


The Blues have copped very well in the absence of N’golo Kante and top scorer Diego Costa but Wilkins believes if Moses goes off the team, they will find it hard to replace him.


Moses has reinvented himself as a wing back for the Antonio Conte table toppers, and has been ever present since the team switched to the 3-4-3 system that has helped them win 12 consecutive games.


”Easy to play down the importance of Victor Moses but when you look around the squad, he is one player who appears not to have a replacement in the team at the moment”, he said.


”Diego Costa and N’golo Kante are players you think they can’t replace but in the squad they have players who play similar role as them, so easy to replace them unlike Moses”.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/28/ex-chelsea-coach-chelsea-cant-cope-without-moses-easy-to-cope-without-costa-kante/

I beg to disagree..

azplicueta can be drafted to fill in the right wing back role..

terzurum5:
Leicester City Manager Ranieri Breaks Silence On Wilfred Ndidi Signing

Manager of Leicester City Claudio Ranieri has dropped a hint on the potential signing of Gent Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi when the transfer window opens in January.


Ndidi has already passed a medical at the club after a transfer fee in the region of £16m was agreed between both teams for his move to the Premier League champions.


While the player hinted he has played his last game for his Belgian side Genk in their 2-0 win over Gent two days ago, Ranieri didn’t confirm or deny rumours that the Nigerian will be unveiled on the first of January 2017.


“I don’t know,” Rainiei stated when asked about Ndidi’s impending signing during his pre-match media conference ahead of Leicester’s clash against West Ham United.


“Let me see him, say good morning and welcome, and then I will tell you. It is not my matter. Wait . You will enjoy the next day.”

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/leicester-city-manager-ranieri-breaks-silence-on-wilfred-ndidi-signing/

why doesn't he want to confirm the signing?


u sure he orchesterd it or another back-door work by whoever....?

Nigeria: Rohr to Monitor Cameroun, Algeria in 2017 Afcon

By Alex Monye

Super Eagles' Coach, Gernot Rohr, will be present at the 2017 Africa Nations Cup slated to commence in Gabon on January 14, to monitor Nigeria's Group B opponents in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Cameroun and Algeria.


Officials of the team told The Guardian yesterday that the German decided to be at the African championship because most of the best players in their various teams would be present at the tournament.


Super Eagles' Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, disclosed that Rohr wanted to be in Gabon to see for himself how the teams would play given that most of them would have at least two weeks training before playing their first games in the competition.


He added: "Watching the two teams and other African sides in the tournament would also give the Eagles' boss a clear view on how to build his team for future continental engagements. But he would return to Nigeria for the Glo CAF awards."


Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that a concrete sponsorship package for Rohr will be finalised by April.


Pinnick admitted it has been difficult to pay Franco-German Rohr his $47,000-a-month salary, but the NFF remain up to date on the payment."We are not owing him (Rohr). We are struggling but we are paying," he said on a television programme yesterday.


"By April, March we will have something concrete (sponsorship) for the Eagles and other national coaches."Questions are still being asked how the cash-strapped NFF have been paying the coach, particularly as the identity of the current sponsors remain shrouded in mystery.


Former Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso coach Rohr has posted a perfect record with Nigeria after his first three matches in charge of the Super Eagles.


The Eagles are now top of the 2018 World Cup qualifying group with six points from two matches, ahead of Cameroun (two points), Zambia (one point) and Algeria (one point).

allafrica.com/stories/201612290493.html

krattoss:
why doesn't he want to confirm the signing?


u sure he orchesterd it or another back-door work by whoever....?

Just as it was in the case of Brown Ideye right?

His case shall be different.
Besides, he still got age on his side to develope at a faster rate.

FIFA Remembers! Stephen Keshi…Astute Nigerian

2016 has been a very difficult year for Nigeria football both on and off the pitch. From the painful scenes in Lagos of a promising Flying Eagles team fall to Sudan and news of the Eaglets dumped out of the race to reach the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.


Among other things the power tussle and internal wranglings among the top guns of the NFF; rocking the boat, almost capsized what is now a battered vessel trying to make port.


But above all nothing could have been more devastating as the news of the death of Stephen Okechukwu Keshi on 7 June.


His death followed, days later by that of Amodu Shuaibu, ripped something essential from the football fraternity at home and abroad.


The significance of Keshi’s passing may not have struck home immediately, but it resonated and as the world mourned it became clear that not only had the Country lost a hero or former Captain; Stalwart on and off the pitch, an African Colossus and global Son had passed quietly.
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Stephen Keshi in the colors of Nigeria as a player.
( Getty Images/ Clive Brunskill)


On Wednesday, football’s World Governing body,FIFA , remember its fallen Stars in 2016, and here’s how they captured the memory of a Footballer that should never fade.


” Very few football observers foresaw Nigeria’s victory at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, but Stephen Keshi had other ideas, steering his side to the final, where they saw off Burkina Faso 1-0 in Johannesburg.


A few months later, he led the Super Eagles to the 2014 World Cup after successfully negotiating a tricky two-legged play-off with Ethiopia; at the tournament proper, they reached the knockout stages.


During his tenure, Nigeria also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. But the astute Nigerian was not just a talented coach: during his playing career he also lifted the Cup of Nations and took part in five qualifying matches for USA 1994, which resulted in his country qualifying for a World Cup for the very first time.


At the tournament itself, he was restricted to one appearance – where he proudly wore the captain’s armband – due to injury.


Keshi died on 7 June 2016 in Nigeria.”

footballlive.ng/footballnews/9ja-news/fifa-remembers-stephen-keshi-astute-nigerian/

and the shortchanging game continues...


Sand Eagles plan 2017 beach soccer boycott

Idris Adesina

The national beach soccer team are heading for a showdown with the Nigeria Football Federation after the NFF alletgedly shortchanged them at the end of the Lagos 2016 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.


Nigeria lost 8-4 to Senegal in the final of the December 13-18 tournament at the Atlantic City in Lagos.


However, the Super Sand Eagles qualified for the Bahamas 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup along with Senegal.


Our correspondent learnt that the players had expected to be paid at least $1,000 ($3,000 each for winning three games) win bonus by the NFF but were shocked when the federation paid each of them N500,000, including camp allowances, for their efforts.


It was learnt that the team had wanted to boycott their semifinal match against Morocco, but the NFF’s NFF vice-president, Seyi Akinwunmi, pleaded with them to play the game.


Sources close to the team told our correspondent that the players, who are angry at being paid a pittance, would boycott the World Cup unless they were sure of getting “something reasonable” for representing their country.


“It was really a national sacrifice that the beach soccer team made to qualify for the World Cup,” one of the players, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent on Wednesday.


“The conditions in camp cannot be described because we didn’t even have access to the competition ball and other necessary kits. We were treated like orphans in our camp in Badagry (in Lagos) for more than five weeks.


“Our first touch of a real ball was at the COPA Lagos yet we didn’t even complain. Some journalists visited the camp but we told them that everything was fine because we hoped that the NFF would do us well if we got the World Cup ticket.”


The source added, “As of today, the NFF is still owing the coach (Adamu Ejo) and he isn’t even complaining. When the competition began, we were not told what we would be paid. We were just told to go and play.


“All through our camping, not a dime was paid to us. We wanted to protest before the semifinal against Morocco but Seyi Akinwunmi pleaded with us to get the ticket for the World Cup and promised that they would settle us.”


It was learnt that the NFF gave each of the players N50,000 as transport fare to return home, promising to paid them their entitlements later.


Another source said, “But we later got alerts of N500,000 each, which wasn’t even explained.


Some of us asked why we were paid such a little money, but we were told that was what the federation could afford to give us.


“But the players have decided that they may not honour the call-ups for the World Cup except the NFF states clearly what is due us for a win, a draw or a loss, as well as our camp allowances.


“If that is not done, Nigeria may not play at the World Cup because we believe that we have been cheated by the federation. We are not demanding to be paid like the Super Eagles but we want to be respected as a national team. We want something reasonable.”


Spokesman for the NFF, Ademola Olajire, told our correspondent that he was not aware of how much the players were paid.


“The Super Eagles are paid in naira for their home matches and in dollars for away games. For a win, each player gets N1m while they get N500,000 for a draw,” he said.


“But for the Sand Eagles, I am not aware of how much they were paid or how much their allowances are. Only the team administrator can talk about that.”
However, the team administrator, Sunday Okai, did not answer calls made by our correspondent to his mobile phone line.

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Mickael2:
I didn't include Paraguay as you may have noticed because they are good though not.great either, but Peru and Bolivia ?! no nah, Bolivia?! please no

I repeat, you have not followed South American football well enough.

Do you know Peru is ranked higher than all the African Teams?

terzurum5:
Ndidi Cooling Off In Dubai With Cute Girlfriend Ahead Unveiling At Leicester Next Week

Leicester City January signing Wilfred Ndidi has embarked on a holiday trip to Dubai with his girlfriend after playing his last game for his Belgian side Genk.


Ndidi lasted the entire duration of Genk’s 2-0 win over Gent two days ago, and subsequently said goodbye to the fans of the team as well as his teammates after the game.


His deal will be made officially on the 1st of January when the transfer window reopens, in a deal that reportedly cost the English Champions £15m in transfer fee.


Comfortable as a centre back or defensive midfielder, the 19 year old who can also play as a full back is however expected to fill the void created by the departure of French star N’golo Kante.


” Wilfred Ndidi is now enjoying a short holiday in Dubai with his girlfriend. Next week, he’ll travel to Leicester City”, well respected Belgian journalist Sven Claes wrote on his twitter handle.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/29/ndidi-cooling-off-in-dubai-with-cute-girlfriend-ahead-unveiling-at-leicester-next-week/

Why no pix na?

terzurum5:
Official : Wolves Tie Down Nigeria GK Ikeme To New Deal

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/5863Ikeme.jpg
With a statement published on their official website, Wolves have announced that Super Eagles netminder Carl Ikeme has extended his contract with the Championship club.


Ikeme has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract, with a further year’s option in the club’s favour, which will keep him at Molineux Stadium until at least the end of the 2018-2019 season.


Aged 30, the Sutton Coldfield-born stopper has been on the books of Wolverhampton Wanderers for the past fifteen years and progressed through the ranks before making his debut in August 2005.


Ikeme has had loan spells at Accrington Stanley, Stockport County, Charlton Athletic, Sheffield United , Queens Park Rangers, Leicester City , Middlesbrough and Doncaster Rovers.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21553

I wanted him in the Epl, Crystal palace would have been a good destination.