Football Training and Coaching

Katsina United have announced that they will resume pre-season training on Monday, 7 July 2025, in preparation for the upcoming 2025–26 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 […]

Sevilla’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 García Pimienta has acknowledged that Iheanacho is “free to leave” amid growing interest from England, Greece, France and Turkey, following a spell of underwhelming

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 pre‑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

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 Nigeria—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 winger’s behaviour, viewing it as reckless

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

Nigeria’s new head coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle, has confirmed he will attend the finals of the 2025 President’s Federation Cup between Kwara United and Abakaliki FC. 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

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

Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper who has become a fan favourite at South Africa’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 Nwabali’s recent

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

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.