Training & Coaching - Football In Nigeria

Okpala Leaves Edel FC After Safeguarding NNL Status

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / September 4, 2025

Sylvanus ‘Quick Silver’ Okpala, the former Super Eagles standout, has resigned as Head Coach of Nigeria National League side Edel FC Awka following a successful mission to rescue the club from relegation in the 2024/25 season. Arriving mid-season when the team teetered on the brink with just five points after penalisation related to the suspension […]

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Ogunmodede Dedicates 100th Game in Charge to Fans and Management

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 25, 2025

Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has marked his 100th match at the helm by paying tribute to the club’s fans and management. Reflecting on the milestone following the 1–1 draw with Rivers United, he emphasised that the achievement belongs to everyone involved. The landmark result came in the NPFL season opener at the MKO

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Ezema Confirmed as Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 19, 2025

Gabriel Ezema, Solution FC’s head coach in the Nigeria National League (NNL), has confirmed his appointment as assistant coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U-17 national team. “Yes, that’s true. You’re right and I thank God for everything,” said the tactician in response to enquiry from the media. He took charge of Solution FC last

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Eguma Targets NPFL Glory as Enyimba’s New Head Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 11, 2025

Stanley Eguma has been appointed as the new head coach of Enyimba FC, taking over from Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, who was sacked in December 2024. Eguma, a seasoned tactician, returns to the Aba-based club with a clear mandate: to restore Enyimba to the pinnacle of Nigerian football. His appointment comes ahead of the 2025–26 Nigeria

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Bayelsa United Set to Appoint New Head Coach Before NPFL Kick-off

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 8, 2025

Bayelsa United will announce their new head coach next week as preparations intensify for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, which begins on 22 August 2025. Dr. Tarilaye Nwankwe, Executive Chairman of the club’s management committee, confirmed the development in an exclusive chat, saying the Restoration Boys are eager to have the new boss

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Ex-Eagles Assistant Salisu Yusuf Eyes Benin Title After Nasarawa Exit

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 6, 2025

Veteran coach Salisu Yusuf, former assistant coach of the Super Eagles, has formally departed Nasarawa United to take up a managerial role at a top-tier club in Benin Republic. The 63 year old tactician is reportedly aiming to win the league title in his new environment. Yusuf successfully guided Nasarawa to league safety during the

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Ex-Nigeria Star Ejike Uzoenyi Named Rangers Academy Director

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 5, 2025

Christantus Ejike Uzoenyi, the celebrated MVP of the 2014 African Nations Championship, has been appointed as Academy Director at Enugu Rangers International FC, overseeing the development of the club’s youth teams. The role reflects the club’s renewed emphasis on grassroots growth under the guidance of Enugu State’s governor. In his new capacity, Uzoenyi former Super

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Tension at Barnsley: Nwakali Trains Away from First Team, Misses Opener

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / August 2, 2025

Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is facing disciplinary action at EFL League One club Barnsley following his late arrival for pre-season. The Arsenal academy graduate has fallen out of favour with Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane and has been instructed to train separately from the first-team squad, casting his future at the club into doubt.

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Bayelsa United Not Considering Odigie Dombraye, Says Team Manager

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 27, 2025

Bayelsa United’s team manager, Tarila Okorowanta, has firmly dismissed rumours linking former NPFL coaches including Odigie Dombraye, Imama Amapakabo and Kennedy Boboye to the club’s technical job ahead of the 2025/26 season. Speaking exclusively to Complete Sports on 25 June 2025, he stated unequivocally “Bayelsa United is intact, very much intact.” The speculation arose after

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Ikorodu City Boss Nurudeen Aweroro to Become Shooting Stars Coach

By Kelechi / Training & Coaching / July 26, 2025

Nurudeen Aweroro, renowned for guiding Ikorodu City FC to an impressive fourth-place finish in their debut top-flight season, is reportedly on the cusp of being appointed head coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan. This move follows 3SC’s decision to relieve Gbenga Ogunbote of his duties, with Aweroro having reached agreement in principle

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