Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

Coach Yema Travels to South Africa for UEFA B License Training

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / April 5, 2025

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 […]

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Offa FC Appoints Folorunsho Stephen John as Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / April 3, 2025

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

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Eric Chelle Embraces Super Eagles Job, Eyes New Faces

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / April 1, 2025

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

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Boboye Rallies Akwa United to Stay Focused After Crucial Win

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / March 31, 2025

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

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Valencia Coach Says Sadiq Likely to Face Mallorca Despite Illness

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / March 28, 2025

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

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Elegant Football Academy Appoints Agboola Azeez as New Manager

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / March 25, 2025

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

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Tope Bulus Named Lobi Stars Head Coach After Ganaru’s Exit

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / March 14, 2025

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

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Majin Mohammed motivates Niger Tornadoes before crucial Lobi clash

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 26, 2025

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

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Nathan Tella back in training before Leverkusen vs. Frankfurt clash

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 26, 2025

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

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Lobi Stars name Baba Ganaru head coach for rest of 2024/25 season

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 24, 2025

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

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