Siasia optimistic despite AAG ‘difficult fixtures’

Ahead of their departure to Congo Brazzaville for the All Africa Games, Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia has admitted they have a tough task ahead, but remains positive.

The Dream Team VI, as the Nigeria U23 team is referred to, were drawn in group B with Egypt, Ghana and Senegal - even though the Egyptians have since withdrawn from the competition.

But that notwithstanding, and in a potentially difficult group, Siasia reckons it won't be easy playing against their group opponents, but remained optimistic of their chances to go all the way.

"To be honest, it's going to be difficult playing against our group opponents," Siasia reckoned.

"It's going to be difficult playing against them but I think it's better to play against these ones we have in our group than playing against the weaker ones that you think we'll beat and they beat us.

"But it's okay, we are not going to run away from it, we have been working hard and we shall see how we can prepare better and win the All Africa Games, that should be our top priority," Siasia posited.

The team will travel with the Team Nigeria contingent aboard a chartered flight from Abuja.

Victor Moses set for another loan move to West Ham

Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses is set for another loan spell and this time his destination will be West Ham United.

The Nigeria international, Moses since completing a move to Chelsea from Wigan Athletic in 2012 hasn't impressed with the Blues and that has compelled him to go on a series of loan moves; in 2013, Moses was on loan at Liverpool where he struggled to perform but he impressed at Stoke City on a season long loan where scored four goals in 24 appearances.

According to Sky Sports, West Ham are on the verge of completing a loan deal for the Chelsea winger, and the deal is expected to be completed before Tuesday deadline.

Though the Nigerian has struggled to tie a place in Chelsea's squad, but he has impressed at international level.

Victor Moses helped Nigeria lift the 2013 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON ), he was also at the FIFA World Cup 'Brazil2014' where the Super Eagles got to the last sixteen.

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has stated that the skillful winger’s speed and thirst for scoring goals sums up an attraction for coaches who are ready to maximise his potentials.

Former Super Eagles coach sure of victory against Tanzania

Former Nigeria assistant coach Daniel Amokachi is confident the Super Eagles will beat the Taifa Stars of Tanzania when both teams lock-horns in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

Former African champions, Nigeria, are gunning to return to the continental competition which they missed out on last time, and already started the qualifying series on a promising note, beating Chad 2-0 in their first game.

"I'm sure the chief coach has selected the players he needs and I'm sure we have what it takes to beat Tanzania," Amokachi said to News24.

"We need to take it easy and do what we have to do on and off the pitch. The players must also understand why they are there and if they run for ninety minutes and do the right things, I'm sure they'll come back with three points.

"The most important thing is that we started on a good note by winning against Chad and if we can get another three against Tanzania, it will go a long way for us," he said.

When asked what Sunday Oliseh should do to get the best out of the players,  'The Bull', as he's fondly called, was non-committal, insisting that only the coach can determine how to get the best from his players.

"I think that is a question the coach should answer. He is the coach and he's the man in charge of the team so I think he knows how to go about that," Amokachi added.