Football Training and Coaching

Daniel Ogunmodede, head coach of Remo Stars FC, has been selected to participate in the final phase of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) B-Licence coaching course held in Abuja. Speaking ahead of the course, Ogunmodede said: “I’m delighted to be part of the CAF B-Licence final phase in Abuja. It’s a privilege to learn […]

Ikorodu City FC coach Bright Ozebagbe has revealed his strategy for reducing goals conceded in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). According to Ozebagbe, his focus is on eliminating sloppy errors, winning second balls, and maintaining concentration throughout matches, especially in defence. “We need concentration, to win the second balls, and to avoid making sloppy

Igoh Ogbu, the Nigeria international central defender for Slavia Prague, has been a major doubt ahead of the club’s Champions League fixture against Arsenal after suffering a hamstring injury. Head coach Jindřich Trpišovský described Ogbu as his squad’s “most dominant player in the air”, adding that his absence will be deeply felt. Ogbu has been

Kwara United have unveiled Ashifat Suleiman as their new technical adviser for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with the possibility of extension. The unveiling ceremony took place at the club’s office in Ilorin and was attended by the club’s chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, represented by General Manager Mallam Bashir Badawiy. Titiloye remarked that Suleiman is

Nigeria internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will now work under incoming head coach Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest following his appointment. Dyche, previously manager of Burnley and Everton, has signed a contract running until the summer of 2027. The appointment comes after the club dismissed Ange Postecoglou, who had lasted only 39 days in charge, making Dyche the third

Kano Pillars have announced the appointment of Mohammed Babaganaru as the club’s interim technical adviser, following the dismissal of former TA Evans Ogenyi due to under-whelming results. The appointment comes as the club registers a disappointing start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, with Kano Pillars having secured just two wins, two

Ivan Juric head coach of Atalanta BC, has publicly called on forward Ademola Lookman to maintain a “positive attitude” after a difficult summer and an unsettled return to the squad. Lookman’s transfer request, following a collapsed move to Inter Milan and a period of absence from pre-season training, caused significant disruption.  Juric acknowledged that in the

Bendel Insurance have announced the appointment of Kennedy Boboye as their new Technical Adviser amid a turbulent start to the NPFL season. He takes over from Greg Ikhenoba, who was suspended two weeks ago following a string of poor results. Boboye, 51, has signed a two-year contract and will assume full responsibility for the club’s

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, are gearing up for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with high hopes. Head coach Bankole Olowookere believes the team can achieve something special in the tournament. The Flamingos have been drawn into Group D alongside Canada, France, and Samoa. Their first match is scheduled

Baldwin Bazuaye, former U‑23 Eagles winger, has officially begun his duties as interim technical adviser of Bendel Insurance. The appointment comes after the Edo State Sports Commission, chaired by Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, suspended Coach Greg Ikhenoba with immediate effect due to a string of disappointing performances. Bazuaye led his first training session on Tuesday