Training & Coaching

Nigeria National League (NNL) side Gombe United have announced the appointment of Yusuf Salihu as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the second half of the 2025/26 season. Salihu arrives at the Savannah Scorpions after leading ABS FC in the first stanza of the campaign. The club’s management expressed confidence that his experience and coaching […]

Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko has admitted his side are feeling the absence of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, who has been unavailable due to his involvement with Nigeria at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Leko made the comments ahead of his team’s Belgian league clash, saying Onyedika’s absence has left a noticeable gap in midfield.

Nigerian coach Ayere Sylvester has secured a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid World after a highly successful debut season in his role with the organisation based in Dubai. Sylvester, who served as an assistant coach during his initial spell, played a pivotal role in leading and organising Real Madrid World’s global training initiatives, working

Remo Stars have clarified why their head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has recently been absent from the club’s touchline.  Contrary to rumours that he had resigned or been dismissed, the club said Ogunmodede is in Abuja taking part in a CAF B Licence coaching course part of his professional development. Ogunmodede also continues to have duties

Heartland FC technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke says his side fully deserved their 3-2 victory over Inter Lagos FC in a tightly contested 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. It marked Heartland’s second win of the season  a result that catapulted them to second place in the Conference A standings. 

Finidi George has admitted that his Rivers United side’s lacklustre first-half showing in their 1–0 win over Kano Pillars was down to psychological strain stemming from their recent continental defeat. The narrow victory came courtesy of a late 88th-minute header from Boluwaji Sholumade. In a post-match comment, Finidi conceded: “Coming from that defeat (to RS

Emmanuel Osigwe, recently appointed head coach of newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC, says he is revamping the “Pride of Imolites” as the club aims for improved performances in their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Osigwe stepped in following the dismissal of the previous coaching and management staff after a home draw against Nasarawa

Tonda Eckert, interim boss of Southampton, has commended Joe Aribo after the midfielder came on as a substitute in Saturday’s 3–2 defeat to Millwall F.C.. It was Aribo’s fifth appearance this season following a return from injury.Eckert told the “I am very happy with Joe. He has been excellent every time he has come on,

Kosta Runjaic, the head coach of Udinese, has publicly backed goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to rediscover his best form at the club, according to reports. Okoye, who is a Nigerian international, missed the start of the season due to suspension following his alleged involvement in a betting scandal. In Udinese’s recent 3–0 defeat to Bologna FC

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reportedly resolved his tense conflict with Atalanta following a protracted summer transfer saga. According to reports, Lookman held a face-to-face meeting with head coach Ivan Jurić, clarifying his grievances and agreeing to return to first-team training. Atalanta president Antonio Percassi has since publicly welcomed Lookman back, stating that the winger