Football Training and Coaching

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has clarified his decision to leave Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho out of the starting lineup in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Millwall. The call has sparked debate among fans, many of whom had expected Iheanacho to play a leading role after his recent uptick in form. Iheanacho, currently on loan from Sevilla, […]

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle was in attendance at Stade Louis II on Saturday to watch Monaco’s teenage striker George Ilenikhena in action during their 3-0 victory over Olympique Marseille. The coach is reportedly preparing to refresh his squad ahead of Nigeria’s critical 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for September and October. Ilenikhena,

Obafemi Martins has called on Samuel Chukwueze to leave AC Milan at the end of the season to revive his form and career. The former Nigeria international believes the winger would benefit from a change of environment, having struggled to secure consistent playing time since his move to the Serie A club from Villarreal in

Super Eagles striker Gift Orban has opened up about his short lived spell at Lyon, citing limited opportunities due to the preference for club captain Alexandre Lacazette. Orban, who joined the French club from Genk in early 2024, made only three league appearances before securing a winter move to German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim. Speaking in

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was absent from Bayer Leverkusen’s training session on Tuesday, casting doubt over his availability for the crucial Bundesliga fixture against Union Berlin. According to German media reports via Bild and Liga Insider, no official reason has been provided by the club, and it remains unclear whether the 23 year old

Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, popularly known as Coach Yema and a former head coach of Enyimba FC, has taken a pivotal step in his coaching career. He has travelled to South Africa to complete the final phase of the UEFA B coaching license, further cementing his position among Nigeria’s most forward-thinking young football tacticians. As part

Offa Football Club, a Kwara State-based team in the Nigeria Nationwide League One NLO 1, has announced the appointment of Coach Folorunsho Stephen John as their new head coach. The club is optimistic that his arrival marks the beginning of a new era focused on tactical growth and structured development. Coach Folorunsho, a former goalkeeper

Eric Sekou Chelle, head coach of the Super Eagles, is fully embracing life in Nigeria and is already making plans for the future of the national team. Speaking candidly in Abuja, the former defender shared insights on his first matches in charge, the atmosphere in camp, and his plans to rejuvenate the squad. Following Nigeria’s

Akwa United head coach Kennedy Boboye has urged his players to maintain their focus and fighting spirit, insisting that their survival in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL is far from secured, despite Thursday’s important 2–0 victory over Niger Tornadoes. The result extended Akwa United’s unbeaten streak to five games four wins and one draw

Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán has expressed optimism that Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq will be available for their LaLiga clash with Real Mallorca on Sunday, despite a recent viral infection. Sadiq, who returned from international duty on Thursday, missed Friday’s training session due to a fever. However, Corberán confirmed the 28 year old was at