Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

Lampard Praises Onyeka’s Impact as Nigerian Midfielder Settles at Coventry

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 11, 2026

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has spoken highly of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, commending the Nigerian’s influence since joining the Championship club on loan from Brentford during the January transfer window. Lampard highlighted Onyeka’s integration and qualities as key positives for Coventry’s push for promotion. The 28 year old joined the Sky Blues in […]

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Wikki Tourists Accept Maikaba’s Resignation as Bashir Sale Takes Interim Charge

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 11, 2026

Wikki Tourists have officially accepted the resignation of technical adviser Abdu Maikaba, with assistant coach Bashir Sale stepping in as interim head coach while the club works on appointing a full time replacement. Maikaba’s departure follows a turbulent period for the Bauchi based NPFL side. Sale, previously Maikaba’s right hand man, has been placed in

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Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Abdullahi Maikaba Resigns

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 10, 2026

Abdullahi Maikaba has resigned from his role as technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Wikki Tourists with immediate effect, citing persistent disagreements within the club and concerns for his personal safety. The experienced tactician’s departure comes after a turbulent spell in charge of the Bauchi-based club. Maikaba’s resignation was announced in a

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Edel FC Appoint Former Rangers Captain Phinan Ozonweke as New Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 6, 2026

Nigeria National League (NNL) side Edel FC have named former Rangers International captain Phinan Ozonweke as their new head coach ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season. The club confirmed the appointment as they prepare for the resumption of league action. Ozonweke succeeds Fasojaye Tajudeen, who left the Awka-based club by mutual consent,

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Calabar Rovers Coach Christian Okonkwo Quits, Cites Threats to Life

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 4, 2026

Head coach Christian “De Bull” Okonkwo has resigned from his managerial position at Calabar Rovers, CompleteSports.com can exclusively report. Okonkwo, who joined the club ahead of the opening of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, stepped down after the conclusion of the first round of Conference B fixtures. The former Solution FC and Awka

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Kano Pillars Recall Yaro Yaro From Suspension, Redeploy Him to Youth Team

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 3, 2026

NPFL side Kano Pillars have recalled coach Ahmed Garba “Yaro Yaro” from suspension and redeployed him within the club’s coaching hierarchy, CompleteSports can exclusively report. The former Nigeria international and 2003 CAF Champions League winner with Enyimba had been suspended for three months following a poor start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign.

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Ex-Super Eagles Captain Uche Okechukwu Becomes Enyimba Sporting Director

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / February 1, 2026

Former Super Eagles defender and captain Uche Okechukwu has been appointed as the new Sporting Director of Enyimba FC, Completesports.com reports. The 58 year old, affectionately called the “Gentle Giant”, takes over from Ifeanyi Ekwueme, who stepped down from the role last Sunday. Before this appointment, Okechukwu served as Vice Chairman at Enyimba under club

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Chelle Vows Super Eagles Will Win AFCON Title in 2027

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 20, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has pledged to bring the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy home to Nigeria at the 2027 edition following the team’s bronze-medal finish at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The Franco-Malian manager made the comment while reflecting on Nigeria’s performance after they ended the tournament with a third-place victory over

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Enyimba Appoint Deji Ayeni as New Technical Adviser Ahead of NPFL Second Stanza

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 19, 2026

Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba FC have confirmed the appointment of Deji Ayeni as the club’s new Technical Adviser, ahead of their Matchday 21 home fixture. Ayeni arrives from Nigeria National League side Crown FC of Ogbomosho, replacing Stanley Eguma, who was relieved of his duties last November. Lawrence Ukaegbu had been

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Super Eagles Forward Emmanuel Dennis Trains With Danish Club Brøndby

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / January 11, 2026

Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis is currently training with Danish Superliga side Brøndby IF as he works toward securing a contract with the club. The 28 year old Nigerian, who is a free agent after parting ways with Nottingham Forest last year, was present with Brøndby’s squad as they resumed training following their winter break,

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