Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

Niger Tornadoes Resume Training for NPFL Second Stanza Preparation

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 11, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 7, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 3, 2025

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”

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 2, 2025

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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Ogunmodede Leads Remo Stars, the Golden Egg Hen – Adewale Ajayi

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / December 30, 2024

Daniel Ogunmodede, a humble and dedicated football coach, has risen to prominence, leading Remo Stars to the forefront of Nigerian football. The Ogun State based club, founded by billionaire Kunle Soname, has demonstrated remarkable professionalism and a commitment to nurturing local talent. Their efforts have positioned them as a model for Nigerian football excellence. Under

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Enyimba Names Stanley Eguma as Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / December 29, 2024

Enyimba International FC, the nine time Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL champions, has appointed Stanley Eguma as their new head coach. This decision comes after the departure of Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, widely known as “Yema,” who previously led the team as head coach. Eguma, a seasoned and well regarded figure in Nigerian football, is no

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Southampton Manager Ivan Juric Confident in Paul Goal Scoring Potential

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / December 27, 2024

Southampton manager Ivan Juric has expressed confidence in Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu’s ability to end his goal drought. Onuachu impressed during his second start of the season, despite Southampton’s 1-0 Boxing Day loss to West Ham United, missing several chances. Juric emphasized Onuachu’s proven track record in Belgium and Turkey, where he consistently netted 20

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Kennedy Boboye Set for Akwa United Return as Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / December 24, 2024

Kennedy Boboye is poised to make a highly anticipated return as head coach of Akwa United, a team he famously led to their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title during the 2020/2021 season. Discussions are underway in Uyo between Boboye and the club’s management, with an official announcement expected soon. An experienced manager, Boboye

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NIS graduate Otenigbagbe: Nigeria needs more female football coaches

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / December 19, 2024

Esther Toluwa Otenigbagbe, a recent graduate of the National Institute for Sports NIS in Lagos, has called for more female football coaches in Nigeria. After completing her long awaited coaching course, Otenigbagbe described the achievement as the fulfilment of a dream she has pursued since 2001. Speaking after her graduation, she shared how her father’s

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Victor Boniface back in training for Bayer Leverkusen’s final 2024 match

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / December 18, 2024

Victor Boniface has returned to training with Bayer Leverkusen just in time for their final Bundesliga match of the year against SC Freiburg at the BayArena this Saturday. The Nigerian forward has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing seven matches across all competitions. During his absence, coach Xabi Alonso has rotated between Patrik Schick,

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