Training & Coaching

Former international Emmanuel Babayaro has defended Daniel Amokachi’s decision to turn down the role of Super Eagles assistant coach due to what he described as demeaning terms. Amokachi, who was appointed as an assistant to head coach Finidi George in May, declined the position after the Nigeria Football Federation NFF presented conditions that included no […]

Akwa United has blocked the potential invitation of their 17 year old star player, Sani Suleiman, to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Benin’s Cheetahs. The decision was influenced by the club’s current involvement in a relegation battle with five matches remaining in the

Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi, expressed his enthusiasm for the future of African football with the commencement of the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar. The championship, which began on Tuesday, involves over 800,000 learners from across Africa, promising an exciting showcase of young talent. Amokachi highlighted the significance of the

Red Bull Salzburg, one of the titans of the Austrian Bundesliga, has officially appointed Pepijn Lijnders as their new coach, a statement confirmed on their website. Lijnders, aged 41 and hailing from the Netherlands, has served as Jürgen Klopp’s assistant at Liverpool, participating in their recent UEFA Champions League and Premier League triumphs. He will

In a remarkable triumph, Chelsea’s under 18 team, led by the visionary Nigerian coach Hassan Sulaiman, captured the U18 Premier League South title for the first time since 2018. The decisive match saw Chelsea emerge victorious with a 2-1 win over Southampton at the Staplewood Training Ground, marking an iconic moment in the club’s history.

Fulham’s defensive solidity was on full display as they recorded their 10th clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi contributed significantly to this achievement, with central defender Tosin Adarabioyo notably absent due to contract issues. The draw has ensured

Former Nigerian football star Daniel Amokachi could soon take the helm of the U23 national team, following developments that he may not join Finidi George’s coaching staff for the Super Eagles. Despite some influential backing to assist George, it is understood that George prefers to select his assistants, leaving Amokachi off the list. Amokachi, affectionately

In a significant boost for the Super Falcons, midfield dynamo Deborah Abiodun has made a full return to training, dispelling any concerns over her fitness ahead of the eagerly anticipated Olympic qualifier return leg against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The 20 year old’s participation in the team’s recovery session on Saturday and full training on

The Nigeria Football Federation is poised to announce Manu Garba as the new head coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U17 national team, in a strategic move aimed at nurturing young talent for international success. Garba, whose coaching credentials include a CAF B License, is no stranger to the world of youth football, having previously

Chuks Akuneto, a UK based Nigerian coach, has confidently expressed his qualifications for leading the Nigeria U17 team, the Golden Eaglets. Holding a UEFA A license, Akuneto boasts a rich coaching background in India and England, transitioning into coaching after a 15 year playing career across five countries. Akuneto, who has applied for the head