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Tornadoes Coach Majin Applauds Players’ Fight Despite Benin Loss

Tornadoes Coach Majin Applauds Players’ Fight Despite Benin Loss

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Niger Tornadoes head coach Mohammed Majin commended his squad’s resilience even after their 1–0 defeat to Bendel Insurance at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Benin City. Majin highlighted his team’s commitment to their attacking approach despite the result, insisting that they “didn’t set out to defend” and maintained their game plan until the end. He acknowledged

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Hull City Struggle Without Ajayi as Coach Jakirović Confirms Return

Hull City Struggle Without Ajayi as Coach Jakirović Confirms Return

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Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has provided a positive update on Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi’s recovery, indicating when the centre-back might return to action. Ajayi, who joined the Tigers on a free transfer this summer after leaving West Brom, suffered a hamstring injury following his debut in Hull’s Championship opener against Coventry City

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Atalanta to assess Lookman’s fitness ahead of Lecce clash

Atalanta to assess Lookman’s fitness ahead of Lecce clash

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Atalanta coach Ivan Jurić will evaluate Ademola Lookman’s fitness over the coming days to determine whether the Nigeria international can make his season debut in Sunday’s Serie A game against Lecce, Yohaig NG reports. Lookman has not featured this season, following a fallout with the club amid the collapse of his summer transfer to Inter

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Aribo “Not Leaving Southampton Yet” — Club Coach Clarifies

Aribo “Not Leaving Southampton Yet” — Club Coach Clarifies

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Southampton head coach Will Still insists Joe Aribo is still part of the squad despite widespread transfer rumours. Aribo has been linked with a number of clubs this summer following Southampton’s relegation, but the Saints boss stated that the Nigerian midfielder remains available for selection. “He is not gone,” Still said, underscoring that there has

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Musa Back in Training as Kano Pillars Prep for Rangers Clash

Musa Back in Training as Kano Pillars Prep for Rangers Clash

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Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa has resumed training after recovering from a minor injury that forced him out of recent games. Musa missed the side’s Matchday 2 fixture against Wikki Tourists and was sidelined for the North West derby defeat to Katsina United, but his return to full training ahead of their upcoming clash with

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Forest Part Ways with Nuno as Postecoglou Emerges as Leading Candidate

Forest Part Ways with Nuno as Postecoglou Emerges as Leading Candidate

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Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, while rumours grow that Ange Postecoglou is poised to take over. Despite guiding Forest to their best league finish in 30 years a seventh place in 2024–25 and Europa League qualification strained relations with owner Evangelos Marinakis culminated in the Portuguese manager’s dismissal. The fallout included

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Rodgers Backs Iheanacho to Shine for Celtic: “Right in His Prime”

Rodgers Backs Iheanacho to Shine for Celtic: “Right in His Prime”

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Celtic have confirmed the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year deal, with an optional extension finally bringing a much-needed attacking presence to the squad, just before the Europa League registration deadline. This move followed the abrupt termination of his contract at Sevilla, and came amid strong fan criticism over a previously unsettled

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Okpala Leaves Edel FC After Safeguarding NNL Status

Okpala Leaves Edel FC After Safeguarding NNL Status

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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

Ogunmodede Dedicates 100th Game in Charge to Fans and Management

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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

Ezema Confirmed as Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach

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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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