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The organisers of NLO Berackiah/Abigol football coaching clinic has been urged to sustain the initiative in order to place coaching education system in the country on an enduring path. Nazir Muhammed, the class representative of the participants of the programme made the remarks on Friday in Kaduna at the closing ceremony of the 5-days clinic which was aimed at enhancing and improving the capacity of grassroots coaches. While describing the clinic as a welcome development, he noted that the participants were really fortunate and have enjoyed a rare opportunity and privilege by attending the programme.  "This is a welcome development and we are privileged and fortunate to be part of this project which I believe will enhance our performances. "I thank the facilitators of this project and I want to urge them to continue, because what we lack in this country is continuity" Nazir said. In his own remarks, the President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) Ladan Boss...

 Nigerian Coaches have been charged to be creative and innovative in order to increase their value as a critical stakeholders in football development. Mathew Olorunleke, a Nigerian-Italian football coach gave the admonition on Friday during the closing ceremony of the  NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic for the North West Zone 'A' in Kano State. The former Nigeria international pointed out that the coaches could only unleash their full potentials by upholding principles and values that are worthy of emulation. Coach Mathew Olorunleke addressing the participants "If you aren't trustworthy, who will invest in you? You must be innovative and creative. By extension you should be able to bring something new to the table", Olorunleke said. Coach Kelvin Idris who spoke on behalf of the 99 participants who received their certificates on Friday thanked the organizers and resource persons for driving them through the world of football management and administratio...

Brilliance and class have combined perfectly to mould one of Nigeria's finest brains in sports branding, marketing and administration. His eyes sees the money, his head works the mathematics and his brain conjures the idea. That's what sets him apart from his contemporaries and what has catapulted him to the very top, among the great dinosaurs of our time and an icon among his peers. Mallam Shehu Dikko, League Management Committee (LMC) Chairman, and 1st Vice President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)         Today he walks tall in the midst of increasing economical frustrations, biting recession and an unbearable hardship. He has steady the ship of the LMC, he has repackaged the Nigeria professional football league and has brought hope to Nigeria football from the belly of a dying shark. His exploits comes with daily  accolades, his brilliance and benevolence has left doubting Thomases gasping for breath even as he continues to strive for excellence in the fa...

The President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ladan Bosso has described the ongoing Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic in Kano as the ideal way to improve the efficiency of Nigerian coaches. Ladan Bosso,  President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) The Nigeria U-20 handler (otherwise known as Flying Eagles) noted that the clinic had found a good home with the NFCA mandate and identifying with it is a reflection of the pressing need to develop coaches from the grassroots level to the top cadre.  He said the NFCA has been working closely with all series of coaching clinic programmes with the purpose of assessing their delivery and also deciding which best suit the categories of coaches in the country. "At any point in time we always assess them (coaching programmes) and that's why we are here now to watch and assess which is best suit for different categories of the coaches in Nigeria." Bosso extolled the Berackiah/Abigol Clinic for beati...

Nigerias Foremost Sports Agency Nilayo Sports Management Limited has announced a partnership deal with Rite Foods Limited and Aron Nigeria Limited on the Great Abeokuta 10KM Race, Ijebu International Half Marathon and The Kings Cup Golf Tournament. These three events are billed to hold in Ogun state in November, July and August in that order. The Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, Mr. Bukola Olopade while making the announcement said “we are excited to have Rite Foods and Aron Nigeria Limited on board, the first edition of the Great Abeokuta 10KM Race opened a new chapter in the history of marathon races in Nigeria. This second edition will continue to blaze the trail. Hon. Bukola Olopade, Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management  “We are proud to introduce the maiden edition of the Ijebu International Half Marathon and the second edition of the The Kings Cup Golf Tournament, the Golf tournament is held in honour of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadeb...

36 Lion Football Club of Lagos has appointed Nigerian/Canadian, Adewale Ajayi as the club's global media consultant and brand ambassador. In a letter dated February 17, 2021, the club said they are pleased to appoint the renowned sports journalist to help promote its players, their values and what they represent to the world.  The recent transfer of Quadry Liameed to Villarreal FC in Spain was followed by that of Ade Oguns and Samson Akinyoola, two Lions, who have since settled down with Caracas FC of Venezuela. These deals, have further entrenched the brand as one of Nigeria's most vibrant and most successful in the transfer market in recent years.  Before these deals, 36 Lion football club has the reputation of moving top Nigeria football stars to other African leagues and played a key role in the recent sale of Sunusi Ibrahim to Montreal impact of Canada.    In order to further promote these values and market their players home and abroad to international limeligh...

New Head Coach of the Women’s National Team of Nigeria (Super Falcons), Randy Waldrum, on Wednesday signed his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, as he started his work with the nine-time African champions. The simple ceremony took place at the Super Falcons’ Emir Hotels abode in Antalya, Turkey. President of the NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, affirmed the belief of the football-governing body in the ability of the 64 –year old American to propel the Super Falcons to a higher level in women football’s global ranking. “We believe that Mr Waldrum is the right man to take the Super Falcons from where the team presently is to that higher level that we want it to be. We have been champions of Africa on nine occasions and it is time that we move up to competing stoutly for honours at global level.” General Secretary of the NFF, Dr Mohammed Sanusi signed on behalf of the NFF, with NFF Executive Member Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande, Chairman of the Women’s Football Committee, Hon. Ayo Hulayat...

Kano Govt Hails NLO Berackiah/Abigol Coaching Clinic For Raising Standards Of Coaches In Kano  Baita Thumbs Up Organizers For Bringing NLO Berackiah/Abigol Coaching Clinic To Kano State NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic Is The Right Way To Go, Says Kano State Govt Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Kano State on Sports, Kabiru Baita has heaped praises on the organisers of the Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic. Baita hosted the Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic crew who paid him a courtesy visit at his office on Tuesday in Kano. According to him, "Getting Grade A certified coaches in Kano and Nigeria was a big challenge for Kano Pillars when going for Confederation of African Football (CAF) club tournaments, as it was a core requirements for teams. "It was sad that Kano been an active football hub in the country very few coaches in the state possessed such qualification. It be a thing of the past with the Berackiah/Abigol Clinic.  "We...

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick on Tuesday visited the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare in Abuja to discuss among other things, his intention to fly Nigeria's flag in the fast approaching FIFA council election. The NFF President brought a letter, thanking the Federal Government for all their support and pledged to be a good ambassador of Nigeria if elected into the FIFA Council.  A member of CAF executive committee, Amaju Pinnick is aware of the task ahead and appreciates the Federal government for agreeing to support his dream. He used the occasion of today's visit to also thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari and all Nigerians for their unflinching support to Nigeria since he emerged President in 2014.  For his part, Mr Sunday Dare reiterated the need for Amaju to use his position and connections in CAF and FIFA to help promote and develop Nigeria and Africa football at all levels. He said he is hap...

Participants at the NLO  Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic have been urged to leverage on the delivery as the 5-day programme commenced in Kano on Monday for the North West geopolitical Zone A of the country. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the capacity building programme at the Ganduje Theatre Hall of Saadatu Abubakar Rimi College of Education in Kano, the CEO Berackiah International, Mr. Wonders N. Nwigwe urged the participants to embrace the revelation of football dynamism the clinic has been offering. While thanking the Kano State Government for providing the enabling environment for the project, Nwingwe admonished the coaches to strike the chord of assimilation for the intensive period of coaching education which he said will help discover themselves and unleash their potential. "If we are going to get good players, we must get good coachea. This was the reason behind our decision to initiate this project in order to impact the modern knowledge of football on our ...

Super Kwara United on Sunday afternoon continued with their impressive performance this season in the NPFL beating visiting Dakkada 3-0 in the match day 10 encounter.  Wasiu Alalade netted the opening goal for Kwara United in the 13th minute  of the encounter after goalkeeper Oremade failed to properly save Taiwo Salaudeen's powerful shot.  Kwara United were not relent in their efforts at increasing the tally, and they eventually got rewarded with a Superb goal from energetic Micheal Ohanu in the 74th minute to make up for the glorious chances he missed in the first half.  Substitute Alao Danbanni made it three for Kwara United in the 81st minute as he benefited from a wonderful assist from Olawale Farayola.  Coach Abdullahi Biffo in his Post match conference commended his players for Playing to instructions noting that work will continue in the areas that deservethe attention of the technical crew.  Biffo who was elated with the result confirmed that Dakka...

 The second highest goal scorer of the Spanish  second tier  of the league.  Sadiq Umar was given the award of player of the month of January in the stadium after he missed the match due to red card.  The second highest goal scorer will be available for selection come Wednesday against leganes the club of  Kenneth Omeruo  in an outstanding tie.  The victory for Almeria in the match will shoot the Kaduna born striker team Almeria to first position on the log with 49 point at the moment.  Victory against leganes will as well shoot Almeria to the summit of the table with 51 points, while Real mallorca who is presently first on the log has 50 points after they had  lost to second place Espanyol who are tied in the same points with Almeria but goal difference separated the top sides on the log.

Kwara United midfielder Jide Fatokun was on Sunday afternoon, February 14, named as the best NPFL player for the month of January following his impressive performances for the Harmony Boys. Jide Fatokun receiving his NPFL  January player of the month (POTM) award The award was presented to him inside the Kwara state stadium by Kwara United Fans Club who applauded the former Sunshine Stars for his great form.  So far this season in the NPFL, Jide Fatokun has been in incredible form for Kwara United as him and his teammates have now played 8 games without a defeat. Fatokun's combination with Afeez Nosiru in the midfield for Kwara United this campaign has been wonderful as these stars have been the commanders. While thanking the Kwara United Fans Club for the award given to him, Jide Fatokun promised to continue to work hard for the success of his team this season in the NPFL. "I am glad and I want to appreciate these wonderful people for this award and also promising them that I...

A plucky Sunshine Stars side battled Wikki Tourists FC to a barren stalemate in a match day 10 contest at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday. The Owena Whales had the Elephants under the cosh for a larger swath of the opening half, however could not capitalise decisively to punish their hosts. Edoh Ocheme was presented with the first real opportunity of the game, but the birthday boy chiped over in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali in the 9th minute. Then six minutes later Ocheme chased down and dispossessed Nwabali, but he elected for an ill-timed pass to Sadeeq Yusuf instead of attempting to squeze into an empty net from a tight angle. After 25 minutes of play Uche Okafor was finally called into a real action with the former junior international pulling a brilliant save to deny the Elephants from point blank. Wikki were on the front foot in the final period but were repelled repeatedly by the combined efforts of Okafor and a well organised Sunshine ...

Al Ahly beat Palmeiras 3-2 on penalties to finish third Ninety minutes had failed to produce a goal Mohamed El Shenaway was the hero of the shoot-out Mohamed El Shenaway saved two penalties in the shoot-out as Al Ahly edged Palmeiras 3-2 to finish third at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ after 90 minutes had ended with the score 0-0. Al Ahly started the brighter and had a great opportunity midway through the first half. A mistake by Felipe Melo enabled Amr Elsoulia to go through on goal, but he pulled his shot wide. Mohamed Afsha spurned another good chance for the Egyptians, and Rony twice threatened for Palmeiras, but the opening 45 finished goalless. The Brazilians came out for the second half in search of a breakthrough, and Rony and Patrick de Paula quickly missed attempts. In the 66th minute, Elsoulia’s fine volley forced Weverton into a smart save. Junior Ajayi fired home the rebound, but the Nigerian was adjudged to have been offside. Patrick did well to hold off his marker...

Coaches Vow To Change Football Trend As NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic Ends In Lafia Coach Rabo Bello, one of the participants who received his certificate at the closing ceremony of the 5-Day clinic on Friday at the Lafia City Hall commended the organizers for the initiative which he said has widening their horizon about the dug-out dealings and will bear a positive impact on their players. Rabo who also thanked the Nasarawa State Government for providing the enabling environment,  expressed his delight at the privilege and opportunity to have learnt from all the resource persons who he said have been able to bequeath them with insightful contents.   In a remark, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Othman Bala expressed belief that the programme would change the narrative of football development and lauded the leadership of Nationwide League One (NLO) for finding the state worthy of hosting the programme. Bala congra...

After a compulsory one month break to protect Nigerian Women Football League players and officials in the Premiership clubs from the dreaded Corona-Virus, action resumes again tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 across the country in various designated venues, with Delta Queens hosting league leaders Bayelsa Queens in the undoubtedly match-of- the-week game at the Agbor Township Stadium, Delta State in a Week 5 cracker. Delta Queens who are sixth on the league table with just six points from four matches, will mostly likely face a difficult task against league leaders armed with 12 points after winning all four matches played so far at home and away grounds, scoring seven goals and conceding three goals with a ±4 goal difference. Delta Queens despite playing at home, would have their hands full trying to stop the four scoring machines in Bayelsa Queens; Anjor Mary (2 goals), Joy Bokiri (1 goal), Reuben Charity (1goal), and Joy Jerry (2 goals) from wrecking any havoc on their team. B...

Ahead of the 2021 Nigeria National League season scheduled to kick off on February 13, players and officials of Ogun State based FC Nilayo have all tested negative for Covid-19. President of the club Mr Ebidowei Oweifie noted that the outcome of the test is a morale booster which puts the team in a positive mood ahead of the season opener. "We are glad with the development, anything contrary could have divided the focus, but thankfully, it has further put us in a shape where we can begin our campaign on a positive note" General Manager of the club Mr Lekan Kelani who expressed delight with the development opined that the clean bill of health was as a result of the stringent measures being put in place by everyone at the club in tandem with the global Covid-19 protocols, he also heaped praises on the Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, Dr. Kehinde Oluwadare who facilitated and footed the testing for all the League Clubs in the state. He said "We have always ma...

Stephen Jude's late goal proved the match winner for Kwara United as they ran out with a 1-2 win over Sunshine Stars in an NPFL match day nine tie at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Sunday. There was nothing to separate the teams in a first forty five minutes that saw little goal mouth actions, although Sunshine Stars were unlucky to have been denied by the post in the 41st minute. Five minutes into the second half, Sadeeq Yusuf powered Sunshine Stars into the lead with a terrific finish from Abiodun Joseph's pass. It was a befitting goal to cap the Player Of The Month Honour bestowed on the league top scorer. Four minutes later, Kwara United drew level through Adeshina Gata and they could have had their noses in front at the hour mark when Akure grown talent, Jide Williams connected a well floated corner kick, but the coach Gbenga Ogunbote charges were rescued by the frame. In search of another goal, Fuad Ekelojuoti attempted an effort from the edge of the area but was denied b...

Akwa United put up a superlative performance to record an emphatic 3-0 victory over Katsina United on match-day nine of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium - Nest of Champions - Uyo on Sunday.  Top striker Ndifreke Effiong opened the floodgate of goals in the 29th minute. Strike partner Charles Atshimene doubled Akwa United's advantage in the 61st minute before Ndifreke added his second of the game and his team's third from the penalty spot in the 76th minute as coach Boboye's men strolled to a comfortable win in a match that was broadcast live on NPFL. TV.  The Promise Keepers went into the game on the back of two straight victories over Kano Pillars and Adamawa United and needed a win to move into the top five on the log.  Coach Kennedy Boboye made three changes to the starting line up that defeated Adamawa United in Gombe in mid-week. He handed left-back David Philip and striker Charles Atshimene their first ...

Sunshine Stars rise in the 2020/21 NPFL continue with a convince 3-1 victory over Rangers in a dramatic week 7 encounter at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Sunday. Red-hot attacker and league top scorer, Sadeeq Yusuf put Sunshine Stars ahead with a clinical strike after 24 minutes of play. Then Fuad Ekelojuoti doubled the advantage 10 minutes later, bundling home at goal mouth from Chinedu Udechukwu's effort to ensure the Owena Whales head into the break with a healthy two-goal lead. Sunshine star players celebrating their goal against Enugu Rangers The Flying Antelopes were at the front foot at the restart and deservedly halved the deficit through Godspower Aniefiok's header off a free kick just before the hour mark. The visitors momentum was killed off two minutes later when Udechukwu moved from provider to scorer, headlining his immense contributions to the game with a set-piece goal that restored the hosts two-goal cushion. It was his first in the orange and blue jersey. A d...