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Daniel Amokachi Resigns as Lobi Stars Head Coach Amid Club Struggles

Daniel Amokachi Resigns as Lobi Stars Head Coach Amid Club Struggles

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 […]

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Flamingos Prep for U17 Women's World Cup Qualifier vs South Africa (71)

Flamingos Prep for U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier vs South Africa (71)

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

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Edo State FA Partners with FCAAN to Enhance Coaching and Youth Football

Edo State FA Partners with FCAAN to Enhance Coaching and Youth Football

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

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Three Nigerian Attackers Join Arsenal' Training pre-Dinamo Zagreb Clash

Three Nigerian Attackers Join Arsenal’ Training pre-Dinamo Zagreb Clash

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

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Ikorodu City Names Washington Egor as Academy Coach for 2025 NLO Season

Ikorodu City Names Washington Egor as Academy Coach for 2025 NLO Season

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

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UCL: Olatunji Prepares for Key Matches Against Inter and Leverkusen

UCL: Olatunji Prepares for Key Matches Against Inter and Leverkusen

The UEFA Champions League returns this week with crucial fixtures and Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji is gearing up for two significant matches. Representing Czech giants Sparta Prague, Olatunji will face Italian heavyweights Inter Milan at home on Wednesday, followed by an away clash against Bayer Leverkusen, led by fellow Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, next week.

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Niger Tornadoes Resume Training for NPFL Second Stanza Preparation

Niger Tornadoes Resume Training for NPFL Second Stanza Preparation

Niger Tornadoes have resumed training for the second half of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season. Under the guidance of Technical Adviser Majin Mohammed and his support staff, the team held their first session at the Bako Kontagora Stadium. After a 10 day break following the conclusion of the league’s first half, the

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Kennedy Boboye Rejoins Akwa United for Rest of NPFL Season

Kennedy Boboye Rejoins Akwa United for Rest of NPFL Season

Kennedy Boboye, a seasoned coach in the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL, has rejoined Akwa United for the rest of the 2024/2025 season. The club announced his return on their official X page, highlighting his previous success, particularly leading Akwa United to the NPFL title in 2021. Boboye’s immediate challenge will be to steer the

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Amokachi Receives Vote of Confidence from Benue Governor

Amokachi Receives Vote of Confidence from Benue Governor

Daniel Amokachi remains the technical adviser of Lobi Stars after receiving a strong vote of confidence from Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. Despite rumours suggesting his resignation, a close confidant confirmed to Score Nigeria that Amokachi continues to lead the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL club. The source revealed that Governor Alia appreciates Amokachi’s efforts

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Southampton Coach Hopes Ugochukwu Stays, Says "Chelsea Are Not Stupid"

Southampton Coach Hopes Ugochukwu Stays, Says “Chelsea Are Not Stupid”

Southampton head coach Ivan Juric has expressed his desire for Lesley Ugochukwu to remain with the club as the French-Nigerian midfielder continues to make strides during his loan spell from Chelsea. Ugochukwu, who joined Southampton at the start of the season, has recently regained his spot in the team after falling out of favour under

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