Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

Ikorodu City Coach Bright Ozebagbe Resigns Amid Team’s NPFL Struggles

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / October 7, 2024

On October 6, 2024, Coach Bright Ozebagbe announced his resignation from Ikorodu City FC, citing irreconcilable differences with club management and a lack of appreciation. Ozebagbe, who led Ikorodu to their historic promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, expressed dissatisfaction with the environment, explaining, I don’t feel happy doing my job, not being […]

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Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Rejoins Kano Pillars on Short Term Deal

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / October 4, 2024

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has officially rejoined Kano Pillars on a short-term contract. This marks Musa’s third stint with the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL side, having previously played for them in 2009/10 and 2021. Alongside Musa, former international Shehu Abdullahi has also re signed with the club. Both players were spotted training with

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Women Coaches Earn CAF C License Certificates as 3 Months Course Ends

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 28, 2024

A total of 30 women coaches have been awarded their CAF C License certificates following the completion of a historic three module coaching course organized by the Nigeria Football Federation NFF. The course, which began in July, featured both classroom and on-field training sessions. The participants, many of whom are former stars of the Super

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Kelechi is a proven player – Sevilla coach backs Iheanacho

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 24, 2024

Sevilla manager García Pimienta has voiced his support for Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, despite the player’s slow start since joining the club. Iheanacho was brought in to replace Youssef En Nesyri, who departed for Fenerbahçe, but the Super Eagles striker has struggled to find his footing, making only one start and featuring as a substitute

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Chidera Festus achieves dream at FIFA Yemisi Gives Back training

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 23, 2024

Chidera Festus, a young and passionate aspiring referee, was among over 100 participants at the FIFA Yemisi Gives Back symposium held at the Lagos State Referee Association Secretariat on September 21st. The event, organized by Nigerian FIFA referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, aimed to inspire and educate the next generation of female referees. Chidera expressed her

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NIS/LSFA Special Training Course for Lagos Coaches Begins at NIS

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 16, 2024

A significant step towards football development in Nigeria took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, as the Lagos State Football Association LSFA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Institute for Sports NIS, launched a special training course aimed at improving the knowledge and technical skills of football coaches in Lagos State. The course, which seeks to

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Victor Moses Set to Make Luton Town Debut Against Millwall

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 14, 2024

Former Crystal Palace star, Victor Moses, is poised to make his debut for Luton Town on Saturday as they face Millwall at The Den. The ex Super Eagles winger joined Luton Town four days ago as a free agent after his contract with Spartak Moscow expired. Unlike other Nigerian players like Kelechi Nwakali, who had

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Oyo State NFCA Licenses 1,394 Coaches, Targets Uncertified Trainers

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 12, 2024

The Nigeria Football Coaches Association NFCA, Oyo State Chapter, under the leadership of Coach Akinola Olatunji, has taken decisive action to reform football coaching in the state. In a significant step towards eradicating unlicensed coaching, the NFCA distributed operational licenses to 1,394 certified coaches across all 33 Local Government Areas. This marks a new phase

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LSFA Boss Hajji Gafar sponsors 36 Lagos coaches for NIS training

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 7, 2024

As part of his commitment to enhancing the football ecosystem in Lagos State, Hajji Gafar Liameed, the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association LSFA, has sponsored the training of 36 football coaches at the National Institute for Sports NIS. Gafar emphasized that this initiative is not a corporate social responsibility program, but a personal

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Butler Oyedeji Trains with Arsenal First Team Ahead of Brighton Clash

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 29, 2024

Anglo-Nigerian forward Nathan Butler Oyedeji trained with Arsenal’s first team in preparation for their Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion. The 21 year old has been in excellent form for Arsenal’s development side, scoring three goals and providing an assist in two Premier League 2 appearances this season. His performances have earned him

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