Football Training and Coaching

Elegant Football Academy has announced the appointment of Agboola Azeez as their new manager on a two and a half year deal, with an option to extend for an additional year. Azeez, formerly the assistant coach at Oluwole FC, officially signed his contract and will assume duties immediately. Known for his tactical acumen and experience […]

Lobi Stars have officially appointed Tope Bulus as their new head coach after parting ways with Muhammed Baba Ganaru due to a poor run of form. Ganaru’s dismissal came after Lobi Stars failed to win in three consecutive matches, prompting the club’s management to seek a change in leadership. Bulus, an experienced tactician, has previously

Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed, has issued a strong rallying cry to his players ahead of their NPFL Matchday 26 encounter against Lobi Stars FC. After dropping points in their first-leg meeting in Minna, Majin is determined for his side to make amends and secure maximum points in the return fixture. Addressing his team

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen as he works towards full recovery ahead of their Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Tella, who featured in Leverkusen’s goalless draw against Bayern Munich, suffered a hip injury that ruled him out of their recent 2-0 victory over Holstein Kiel in the

Lobi Stars have appointed Mohammed Baba Ganaru as their new head coach following the resignation of former manager and ex-Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi. The experienced coach will lead the team until the end of the current Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season. Club Chairman Dr Philip Nongu explained that the managerial change was necessary due

Daniel Amokachi has stepped down as the head coach of Lobi Stars, leaving the club amid a difficult NPFL campaign. The Makurdi based side currently sits at the bottom of the 20-team league table, with just 22 points from 24 matches. Lobi Stars have failed to win any of their last five matches, deepening their

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have kicked off their training camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying double header against South Africa’s Bantwana. As bronze medallists at the 2022 World Cup, the Flamingos earned a bye into the second round, while South Africa advanced

The Edo State Football Association Edo FA has entered a strategic partnership with the Football Coaches Association for African Nations FCAAN and the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Edo Chapter. The collaboration aims to raise coaching standards and advance youth football development within the state. Through this initiative, coaches involved in Edo FA’s youth leagues will

Three talented young players of Nigerian descent participated in Arsenal’s final training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb. Forward Andre Harriman-Annous, U18 striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, and attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joined the first team at the Sobha Realty Training Centre in Shenley. Manager Mikel Arteta observed the trio as they

Ikorodu City Football Club has named Washington Egor as its new Academy coach ahead of the 2025 Nigeria Nationwide League One NLO season. The club’s management made the announcement on Tuesday, highlighting Egor’s track record in developing young football talent. Expressing his enthusiasm, Egor stated, “I’m excited to be working with the Oga Boys. I’ve