Football Training and Coaching

Katsina United Resume July 7, Retain 23 Players for NPFL Season

Katsina United Resume July 7, Retain 23 Players for NPFL Season

Katsina United have announced that they will resume pre-season training on Monday, 7โ€ฏJulyโ€ฏ2025, in preparation for the upcoming 2025โ€“26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. The Shanji Boys have confirmed the retention of 23 squad members from last season, signalling continuity and stability ahead of the new season. Plans indicate that players will return strictly […]

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Iheanachoโ€™s Sevilla Future Depends on Ex-Nigerian 1996 Olympian

Iheanachoโ€™s Sevilla Future Depends on Ex-Nigerian 1996 Olympian

Sevillaโ€™s handling of striker Kelechi Iheanacho is now shaping his future possibly influenced by the legacy of a former midfielder who faced Nigeria in the 1996 Olympic final. Sevilla head coach Garcรญa Pimienta has acknowledged that Iheanacho is “free to leave” amid growing interest from England, Greece, France and Turkey, following a spell of underwhelming

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Rivers United Appoint Olanrewaju as New Chief Coach

Rivers United Appoint Olanrewaju as New Chief Coach

Rivers United have confirmed the appointment of Yemi Olanrewaju as their new Chief Coach, replacing Evans Ogenyi whose contract recently expired. The announcement comes as the Port Harcourt club begins preโ€‘season preparations under new guidance. Olanrewaju, 33, arrives fresh from a stint at Enyimba, where he served as interim head coach before being dismissed midway

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Sevilla Worried as Injured Ejuke Plays Street Football in Nigeria

Sevilla Worried as Injured Ejuke Plays Street Football in Nigeria

Chidera Ejuke finds himself at the centre of controversy once more after videos emerged showing him playing casual street football during his off-season in Nigeriaโ€”despite warnings over a recent muscle injury that sidelined him for nearly half the season. Sevilla officials are said to be increasingly uneasy about the wingerโ€™s behaviour, viewing it as reckless

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Rangers Coach Confirms Dessers' Return Amid Transfer Speculation

Rangers Coach Confirms Dessers’ Return Amid Transfer Speculation

Rangers manager Russell Martin has confirmed that striker Cyriel Dessers is expected to rejoin the club on Monday, despite ongoing transfer speculation linking him with a move to Greek side AEK Athens. Dessers, who recently married, is due to resume pre-season training as Rangers prepare for a crucial UEFA Champions League playoff against Panathinaikos. The

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Coach Chelle to Attend PFC 2025 Final as Players Eye Call-Ups

Coach Chelle to Attend PFC 2025 Final as Players Eye Call-Ups

Nigeriaโ€™s new head coach of the Super Eagles, ร‰ric Sรฉkouโ€ฏChelle, has confirmed he will attend the finals of the 2025 Presidentโ€™s Federation Cup between Kwara United and Abakalikiโ€ฏFC. His presence offers a prime opportunity for standout performers to stake a claim for national team selection. Chelle, who was appointed in January 2025 after guiding Mali

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Finidi George Challenges Rivers United Ahead of New NPFL Season

Finidi George Challenges Rivers United Ahead of New NPFL Season

Rivers United have commenced preparations for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season under the guidance of Technical Manager Finidi George.The squad gathered at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, where 25 players reported for pre-season training. Finidi, along with his coaching staff, welcomed the players and emphasized the importance of hard work

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Super Eagles Keeper Nwabali Welcomes Coach Badela at Chippa United

Super Eagles Keeper Nwabali Welcomes Coach Badela at Chippa United

Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper who has become a fanโ€ฏfavourite at South Africaโ€™s Chippa United, now has a new mentor in the dugout. The club has appointed Sinethemba Badela as their new head coach, signalling a fresh start for the squad. Badela, who assumes responsibility amidst high expectations, inherits a squad buoyed by Nwabaliโ€™s recent

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Plateau United Hint at Keeping Coach Mbwas Mangut for 2025/26 Season

Plateau United Hint at Keeping Coach Mbwas Mangut for 2025/26 Season

General Manager of Plateau United, Habila Hosea Mutla, has indicated that the club is leaning toward retaining head coach Mbwas Mangut for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, citing the importance of continuity and stability. Mangut guided Plateau United to a 7th-place finish in the recently concluded season, collecting 54 points from 38

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36 Lion School Awards Scholarships to 14 Students, 36 Coaches

36 Lion School Awards Scholarships to 14 Students, 36 Coaches

In another bold step toward youth empowerment and football development, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, has awarded full scholarships to 14 students and 36 coaches through the 36 Lion Coaching School. The initiative, now an annual feature, supports students participating in the National Institute for Sports (NIS) Coaches Course.

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