Tag: SAMSON SIASIA
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...
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...
Salisu Yusuf ‘honoured’ to be shortlisted for Super Eagles job
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Salisu Yusuf, says he is "honoured" to be considered for the role on a permanent basis.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
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...
Why I will miss Olympics – Iheanacho
Manchester City youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, has finally opened up on why he could be absent from Nigeria's squad to this summer's Rio Olympics.
The 19-year-old...
Mexico pip Dream Team in friendly
Nigeria national U23 team suffered yet another defeat as they prepare for the forthcoming Rio Olympics football event in August.
The Dream Team VI fell...
Super Eagles to get new coach in two weeks – NFF
Aftermath of the Super Eagles FIFA World Cup qualifying draw, the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has revealed that a new coach will be...
Mikel, Ighalo, Iheanacho lead 35-man provisional squad for Olympics
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, and fellow Barclays Premier League players, Odion Ighalo and Kelechi Iheanacho, have been named in a 35-man provisional list...