Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

Boavista Left Back Onyemaechi Joins Training Immediately

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / October 18, 2024

Boavista’s left back, Bruno Onyemaechi, displayed commendable dedication by heading straight to training upon arriving in Portugal, following a taxing ordeal in Libya. The Super Eagles player had been stranded at Al Abraq Airport with his teammates for over 16 hours before the Nigerian government intervened, leading to their safe return to Abuja. The delay

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Osimhen Returns to Full Team Training with Galatasaray

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / October 17, 2024

Victor Osimhen has resumed full team training with Galatasaray after a muscle injury sidelined him for over two weeks. The injury, sustained during a Turkish Super Lig match against Kasimpasa earlier this month, kept the Napoli loanee out of action, including the Super Eagles AFCON qualifiers against Libya and a UEFA Europa League fixture in

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After Hostage Ordeal, Sevilla Hopes Iheanacho, Ejuke Return to Training

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / October 16, 2024

Sevilla remains hopeful that Nigerian internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke will return to training on Thursday, October 17, ahead of their high stakes La Liga match against Barcelona. Iheanacho and Ejuke faced a significant delay in returning to Spain after an unsettling experience during their national team’s travels. The Super Eagles had flown to

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Galatasaray Races to Ready Osimhen for High Stakes Besiktas Derby

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / October 13, 2024

Galatasaray is making extensive efforts to have striker Victor Osimhen match ready for the much anticipated Istanbul Derby against Besiktas, scheduled for October 28. Currently, Osimhen is training separately from his teammates as he works to recover from a muscle injury sustained last month during a Super Lig match against Kasimpasa. The injury sidelined him

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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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