Showing posts with label Rio 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rio 2016. Show all posts

Sunday, 14 August 2016

Rio 2016: Mikel Obi Inspires Nigeria to Book Semi-Final Place



Goals by captain John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar steered African champions Nigeria past Denmark in the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016 quarter finals in Salvador on Saturday.

Friday, 12 August 2016

Rio 2016: We Paid Dream Team Bills - Dalung



The attention of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has again been drawn to the news that Team Nigeria's Captain John Mikel Obi paid hotel bills accruing from the 8 unaccredited players and officials in Rio with the National U-23 team.

Rio 2016: Sports Minister, NFF Wade into U23 Issues



The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung and NFF President Amaju Pinnick have moved quickly to douse feelings of discontent in the Nigeria U23 team camp, ahead of Saturday’s Men’s Olympic Football Tournament quarter –final clash with Denmark.