Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

AC Milan U-Turn: Amorim Confirms Chukwueze Will Stay at San Siro

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 9, 2026

Fulham’s option to buy went unused and Trabzonspor’s €15 million bid was turned down, as the new Milan boss makes clear the Nigerian winger remains part of his plans. Samuel Chukwueze’s summer of transfer speculation has come to an abrupt end, with new AC

AC Milan U-Turn: Amorim Confirms Chukwueze Will Stay at San Siro Read More »

Official: Iwobi, Bassey to Play Under Arbeloa at Fulham

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 8, 2026

The former Real Madrid boss has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage, taking over from Marco Silva and inheriting Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey. Fulham have confirmed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach, meaning Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey now

Official: Iwobi, Bassey to Play Under Arbeloa at Fulham Read More »

Done Deal: Flying Eagles Winger Jephta Joins Inter Turku Permanently

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / June 26, 2026

At 19, Clinton Jephta has done what most players his age only dream about gone abroad, proved himself quickly and earned a permanent contract. The journey from FC One Rocket to Finnish professional football has taken less than three years. Nigeria U-20 international Clinton Jephta has completed a permanent transfer to Finnish Veikkausliiga club Inter

Done Deal: Flying Eagles Winger Jephta Joins Inter Turku Permanently Read More »

Bayelsa Queens Start Rebuild After Losing NWFL Crown

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / June 20, 2026

A goalless draw cost Bayelsa Queens their crown on the final day. Now the club has to rebuild before it even knows the full extent of who it’s rebuilding without. Bayelsa Queens head coach Ogbonda Whyte has confirmed the club has already begun planning for next season, with several members of the current squad expected

Bayelsa Queens Start Rebuild After Losing NWFL Crown Read More »

Rivers United Plot Mass Foreign Signings for CAF Push

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / June 19, 2026

Rivers United have a CAF Champions League ticket and a blunt diagnosis of why Nigerian clubs keep underperforming on the continent, and the club’s chairman wants government backing to do something about it. Rivers United chairman Barrister Chris Green has confirmed the club intends to recruit quality players from outside Nigeria as part of a

Rivers United Plot Mass Foreign Signings for CAF Push Read More »

Maikaba Warns Flying Eagles May Go to Ivory Coast Without Foreign-Based Players

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / June 17, 2026

Abdu Maikaba has been building the Flying Eagles quietly all season, but a scheduling clash between European pre-season and the WAFU B U-20 Championship means he may have to take on West Africa’s best with a squad built almost entirely around players from the domestic league. The Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has issued

Maikaba Warns Flying Eagles May Go to Ivory Coast Without Foreign-Based Players Read More »

Ogunmodede Bags UEFA B Licence Through Scottish FA

By Ubaso / Training & Coaching / March 20, 2026

Daniel Ogunmodede, one of the most highly regarded young coaches in Nigeria, has completed his UEFA B coaching licence through the Scottish FA — a qualification that strengthens both his personal profile and the Super Eagles technical department. Daniel Ogunmodede announced his achievement on Thursday, sharing the news of his UEFA B coaching licence completion

Ogunmodede Bags UEFA B Licence Through Scottish FA Read More »

Amuneke Praises Heartland’s Character After Comeback Win Over Abia Comets

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 24, 2026

Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has lauded his players’ resilience and fighting spirit after they came from behind to secure a 2–1 comeback win over Abia Comets in a Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture. Amuneke emphasised that the team’s belief and determination were key to overturning the deficit and earning all three points. The

Amuneke Praises Heartland’s Character After Comeback Win Over Abia Comets Read More »

Madugu Explains Oshoala Omission, Reaffirms WAFCON Title Defence Target

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 24, 2026

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has explained why veteran forward Asisat Oshoala was omitted from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming double-header friendlies against Cameroon, stressing that it was a tactical decision to assess other players ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next month. Oshoala, 31, who has been

Madugu Explains Oshoala Omission, Reaffirms WAFCON Title Defence Target Read More »

Farioli Says Terem Moffi Is Close to Earning Porto Starting Spot

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 22, 2026

FC Porto manager Francesco Farioli has revealed that Nigerian international Terem Moffi is nearing readiness to start matches for the Portuguese club, with the forward pushing for a first-team role as Porto prepare for upcoming Primeira Liga fixtures. Moffi, who arrived on loan from OGC Nice, made his debut as a substitute recently and has

Farioli Says Terem Moffi Is Close to Earning Porto Starting Spot Read More »