Tag: OLYMPIC FOOTBALL
Siasia appoints ‘natural’ Mikel Dream Team captain
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has been named captain of Nigeria national U23 team by Coach Samson Siasia.
Mikel, 29, heads to this summer's Rio...
Mikel denies donating to Dream Team
Super Eagles skipper, John Obi Mikel, has denied rendering any form of financial assistance to the national U23 team currently in Atlanta, United States...
South African club proud of Akpeyi going to Olympics
South African club, Chippa United, is "proud" to see their goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, represent Nigeria at this summer's Rio Olympic football event.
Akpeyi, 29, joined...
Moses delighted with new role under Conte
Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses, is finally enjoying his football under new Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte.
The 25-year-old has struggled to flourish at Stamford Bridge...
Nigeria Best XI to miss Rio Olympics
Nigeria's Dream Team VI are getting set to fly the country's flag at this summer's Rio Olympic football event.
Coach Samson Siasia on Friday announced...
Awoniyi missing as Siasia names Olympic squad
Coach of Nigeria national U23 team, Samson Siasia, has named his final 18-man squad to the 2016 Rio Olympics football event.
The list released by...
Iheanacho makes Man City pre-season tour
Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, has finally been included in Manchester City's squad for their pre-season tour of China.
There were suggestions the 19-year-old Nigeria striker...
Iheanacho left out of Manchester City travelling squad
Super Eagles youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, may have missed the opportunity to impress new Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, after failing to travel with the...
No problem with Iwobi missing Olympics – Siasia
Nigeria national U23 coach, Samson Siasia, says he has "no problem" with Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi, missing this summer's Olympic in Rio de Janeiro.
Iwobi,...
We don’t have money, Siasia cries out for help
Nigeria national U23 team coach, Samson Siasia, has raised alarm over the team’s shoddy preparations for the forthcoming summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
The...