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Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by lordoddy(m): 5:17pm On Aug 03, 2016 |
Known as the Dream Team VI, Nigeria is in Group B alongside Colombia, Japan and Sweden, as they aim to go one better than the silver medal they won at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games and recreate history like in 1996 when they became the first African country to win a football GOLD. Led by Coach Samson Siasia, the team qualified for this competition winning the African U-23 Nations Cup held in Senegal in 2015. They earned automatic qualification beating the hosts 1-0 in the semi-finals before going on to secure a 2-1 victory against Algeria in the final. Nigeria will play it’s first game of the Olympics against Japan on Friday (2am Nigerian time), although the team is still stranded in Atlanta, USA over travel logistical issues, following the non-prompt payment of their chartered flight to Manaus, Brazil. John Mikel Obi and Daniel Akpeyi are the only two over-aged players named in the squad for this tournament with the Chelsea midfielder taking over Team Captain duties from Azubuike Okechukwu. Match Schedule: Nigeria is about five hours ahead of Manaus and four hours ahead of Sao Paulo in Brazil where the group stage fixtures will be taking place. This means that all the games will take place late at night or early in the morning by Nigerian time. Here’s the full group stage schedule for Dream Team VI: Nigeria vs Japan Date: Friday, 5 August – 2am Venue: Amazônia Arena City: Manaus Sweden vs Nigeria Date: Sunday, 7 August – 11pm Venue: Amazônia Arena City: Manaus Colombia vs Nigeria Date: Wednesday, 10 August – 11pm Venue: Corinthians Arena City: Sao Paulo Key Players Watch out for assistant team captain Okechukwu who was named the best player at the U-23 nations cup. This is the biggest stage for him and he is expected to be the fulcrum of the team once more. Mikel will no doubt bring his wealth of experience in midfield while Akpeyi, who now plies his trade in South Africa, has been drafted in to provide solid cover in goal. Forwards Ajayi Oluwafemi and Etebo Oghenekaro are also set to play key roles in the team’s attack. Coach – Samson Siasia Siasia is no stranger to age-grade competitions after leading different Nigerian football teams to 2nd place finishes at the Holland 2005 U-20 World Cup and the Olympic games in Beijing eight years ago. The 48-year-old will be keen to finally win the top prize and somewhat repair his damaged reputation after he was fired as Super Eagles Boss in 2011 with Nigeria failing to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations under his watch. Olympic History This is Nigeria’s 7th appearance in the football event at the Olympics and they are first African team to have won the Gold Medal after famous wins over Brazil and Argentina 20 years ago at the Atlanta games. The Dream Team IV came close in 2008 but ultimately fell short after Angel Di Maria’s second half strike claimed victory for the Albicelestes. The Dream Team V failed to qualify for the London Olympics after they crashed out of the 2011 CAF U-23 Championships at the group stages. Predicted Finish Nigeria’s preparations for this tournament has been very shoddy and the team’s performances in pre-tournament friendlies has not been very inspiring. As earlier mentioned, the team is still stuck at their US training camp with less than 36 hours to their opening match against Japan, and this doesn’t bode well for the team’s chances. Nonetheless, the group stage looks negotiable but they may face Brazil in the Quarterfinals which could be a tough ask for Siasia’s men. SOURCE: http://www.fullgist.com.ng/2016/08/nigerias-dream-team-vi-team-analysis.html 1 Like
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Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by lordoddy(m): 8:20am On Aug 04, 2016 |
@ Lalasticlala, are u aware of these match schedules? 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by richidinho(m): 12:40pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
This is a team that was starved of funds by govt, but they started soliciting for funds, Mikel Obi answered them, now they are in Brazil. Buhari if that is how sports is been funded in the country will you see something to celebrate when you came in to office last year? Anyway i predict NIG 4 - 0 JPN 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by olaniyi0(m): 12:41pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Nigeria 3-1 Japan
But where is KAA Gent Man Moses Daddy Ajala Simeon? |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by NameChecker: 12:43pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
lordoddy: NFF = Nigeria's Football Failure 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by Nobody: 12:44pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Is it not these same team they said are stranded in Atlanta or they have formed another one? |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by faruz: 12:44pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
we no fit win taa for rio.... my left ball |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by MzMercie: 12:44pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Go bring GOLD |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by oluwasegun007(m): 12:46pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Maybe dey can repeat Atlanta ' 96 |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by blazetitov: 12:46pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
They will only play 3 games with the kind of psychological torture they are going through. How can a country as Nigeria fail to transport her team to a international tournament? Its sad. The so called minister of sport should follow BMB's advice and borrow one of the presidential jets. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by chi4ik4(m): 12:48pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Dullard buhari can't u do tinx right for once? release money for this guys jare 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by boman2014: 12:48pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
nice |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by jidxin(m): 12:49pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
japan 4 nig - 0 |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by post111(m): 12:50pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Wen will they reach Brazil? |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by Nobody: 12:50pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Best of luck |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by samzzycash(m): 12:51pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Imagine what bubu has turned naija to.. A country that can't sponsor its athletes to Olympic's.. No trainers follow them general Cassandra is a big failures, worst president ever 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by Femich18(m): 12:51pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
richidinho:ehen ehen u for say 10-0 cos nah groundnut those ones come sell BTW these people are stranded in U.S 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by jjay28(m): 12:53pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
lordoddy:Often times than not u mention lalasticlala,r u delusional? Or stuck in opinion with lala? Abeg park well 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by saaedlee: 12:53pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Nig 2 - JPN 2 |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by success1smyn(m): 12:54pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
God help them |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by Emmatdayo(m): 12:54pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
are they still in atlanta |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by richidinho(m): 12:54pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Femich18: They are on their way |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by obaival(m): 12:55pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by histemple: 12:55pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
So, we will be awake tonight? I hope they do well. |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by Femich18(m): 12:57pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
richidinho:it will tell on them..they should have been in Brazil Atleast 2days before the match... Japan have an advantage over them now..I just hope we draw Atleast 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by mines1996(m): 12:57pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Bad belle. We will take either Gold or Silver. |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by adewumiopeyemi(m): 12:58pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
i wish them sucess in jesus name they will win the Gold medal |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by zynzyn(m): 1:01pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
lordoddy: And the Brazilians would seek their pound of flesh finally after waiting 20 years!! Really sad Siasia could not get Oboabona, Ahmed Musa and Enyeama to play. They will do more than Mikel!! Anyway, they probably fear a disaster, so they stayed away!! 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by justicejay(m): 1:01pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
Naija for Gold. And admin hope you ve taken note of each match time |
Re: Nigeria's Dream Team: Match Schedule (Rio 2016 Olympics) by MaziOmenuko: 1:02pm On Aug 04, 2016 |
If they don't get there on time, FIFA will put the game in iPAD for them and all 22 players involved will download and play the game using his iPAD. Everything is going digital, I don't know why someone must be in a venue before an event can take place in this era of e-conferences and e-teleporting. Okk...let me go and have my lunch. 4 Likes 1 Share |
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