Training & Coaching

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, […]

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

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.

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

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

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

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,

Kun Khalifat FC, the newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side from Owerri, have announced a managerial change after a disappointing 1–0 home defeat to Abia Warriors in their Matchday 17 fixture. Long-serving head coach Emmanuel Osigwe has stepped down from his role, and the club has recalled Obinna Uzoho who previously led the team

Plateau United have moved swiftly to arrest their poor run in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, turning to experienced coach Gbenga Ogunbote in a bid to steer the club away from the relegation zone. The Jos-based side, struggling for results, have appointed Ogunbote a seasoned Nigerian league tactician to lead their survival

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is facing fresh uncertainty at Celtic FC, as the Scottish Premiership club continues to undergo a managerial shake-up. Iheanacho and his teammates are now awaiting the arrival of another new coach after Wilfried Nancy was recently sacked, meaning the club will soon be led by a different boss yet again.