Ex Porto Attacker Joins NGFF to Mourn Nigeria's First Female Coach

Ex Porto Attacker Joins NGFF to Mourn Nigeria’s First Female Coach

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Former FC Porto attacker Philip Chidi Onyemah led the tributes following the death of Joy Nnenna Etim, Nigeria’s first woman to become a qualified football coach. Etim, who made history in 1995, received an outpouring of condolences from various football figures. Joy Nnenna Etim was the first Nigerian woman to become a professional football coach.

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Bayelsa United's Pre Season Bosso Vows Formidable Squad

Bayelsa United’s Pre Season Bosso Vows Formidable Squad

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Bayelsa United Technical Adviser, Ladan Bosso, has expressed confidence that the upcoming Governor Douye Diri pre season football tournament will be a pivotal preparation ground for his team ahead of the new season starting on August 31, 2024. Bosso aims to use the tournament to refine strategies and transform Bayelsa United into a competitive team

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Waldrum Attributes Super Falcons’ Olympic Failures to Poor Preparation

Waldrum Attributes Super Falcons’ Olympic Failures to Poor Preparation

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Coach Randy Waldrum has cited inadequate preparation as the main reason for the Super Falcons’ disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team, making their first Olympic appearance in 16 years, lost all three of their group games, managing to score only one goal. Nigeria faced strong teams, including Spain and Japan, which contributed

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Chelsea Loans Midfielder Ashanti Akpan to Birmingham City

Chelsea Loans Midfielder Ashanti Akpan to Birmingham City

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Chelsea has announced that England U19 international midfielder Ashanti Akpan has been loaned to Women’s Championship side Birmingham City for the 2024-2025 season. Akpan, who is also eligible to play for Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Poland’s Eaglesses through her father and mother respectively, is seeking regular game time with the move. Made her senior debut

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The Challenges and Opportunities for Nigerian Football Players

The Challenges and Opportunities for Nigerian Football Players

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Nigeria is renowned for its football talent, with many players aspiring to reach the global stage. However, the journey from local fields to international arenas is filled with challenges. Many academies and clubs struggle with underfunding and limited resources. Coaches and managers often juggle financial responsibilities, hindering the effective showcasing of players’ talents. Local competitions,

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Stabaek Declines Signing Flying Eagles Star Suleiman Abdullahi

Stabaek Declines Signing Flying Eagles Star Suleiman Abdullahi

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Norwegian club Stabaek has decided not to sign former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi, as confirmed by IFK Goteborg’s technical director. Abdullahi, who has faced injury troubles, recently underwent trials at Stabaek following a challenging season at Goteborg. However, Stabaek’s management chose not to proceed with the signing. Ola Larrson, the technical director of Goteborg,

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Nigerian Wing Back Emeka Adiele Signs New Deal with West Ham United

Nigerian Wing Back Emeka Adiele Signs New Deal with West Ham United

By / Youth Development /
Premier League club West Ham United has announced that Nigerian wing-back Emeka Adiele has signed a new contract with the team. The versatile fullback celebrated his seventeenth birthday on July 31 by signing his first professional contract. Made his debut in the U18 Premier League at age 15. Played his first game in the Premier

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Belgian Club Benches Jordan Torunarigha Amid Transfer Speculation

Belgian Club Benches Jordan Torunarigha Amid Transfer Speculation

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Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha has been sidelined at KAA Gent due to his lack of focus, which is attributed to ongoing transfer speculations. Gent’s coach Arnar Vidarsson revealed that the player is not currently fit to play because of the distraction caused by transfer interests. Vidarsson mentioned that although Torunarigha has a positive attitude,

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