Coaches
Clemens Westerhof sues Jo Bonfrere over allegations of match-fixing
Two former Nigeria coaches, Clemens Westerhof and Johannes Bonfrere are locked in a legal battle in far away Holland, over allegations of match-fixing during Nigeria’s USA ’94 World Cup campaign.
Ndubuisi Egbo: I was racially abused in the Albanian league
Coach of newly crowned champions of the Albanian League KF Tirana, Ndubuisi Egbo, has spoken of the racial abuse he received this season on his way to making history.
Abuja-Kaduna train service resumes July 29 – minister
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said the Abuja-Kaduna rail service would resume on July 29.
NFF congratulates coach Ndubuisi Egbo on Albanian league victory
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated former Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Ndubuisi Egbo, who has become the first Nigerian and African to lead a European club to a top league domestic title.
Osun SWAN begs governor to reinstate footballers salaries
The Osun State chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has criticised the state government for suspending the salaries of Osun United, Osun Babes as well as contract coaches and athletes.
Anambra independent league to decide winners via PPG, play-offs
The Anambra Independent Football League (AIFL), on Sunday, said it had rounded off 2019/2020 league season before its suspension at the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Hernan Crespo: Frank Lampard right man for Chelsea job
Former Chelsea striker, Hernan Crespo, is confident manager, Frank Lampard, is the right man for the job.
Wolves ‘feel back’ announces Nuno after impressive 2-0 win over West Ham
Nuno Espirito Santo’s impressive Wolves outfit boosted their chances of finishing in the top four, with a comfortable 2-0 win over West Ham at the London Stadium this evening.
Pep Guardiola embarrassed by treatment of black people
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is “embarrassed and ashamed” at the historic treatment of black people as the Premier League’s return was marked by protests against racial injustice on Wednesday.
Berlin rejects German Cup final fans request
Next month’s German Cup final will be played behind closed doors after the country’s football association’s application for fans to be present was turned down by the local Berlin government on Wednesday.
Rafa Benitez, Paulinho back to China and into coronavirus quarantine
China is now battling a fresh outbreak of coronavirus in the capital Beijing, having seen the number of reported deaths and infections decline markedly in recent weeks.
Tanzania first African country to restart league amid virus
Tanzania this weekend became the first African country to resume a national league suspended during March because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Nigerian government receives coaches, locomotives for Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna railways
The Federal Government on Monday announced that it had received some coaches and locomotives to be deployed on key rail lines in Nigeria.
Fidelis Ilechukwu: Most foreign-based players don’t respect local coaches
Heartland Football Club of Owerri head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed that foreign-based players don’t give enough respect to the local coaches.
Nigerian coaches association in talks with federation, ministry to help vulnerable members
President of the Nigerian coaches Association Coach Issa Ladan Bosso has confirmed that the coaches union is in talks with both NFF and the Sports Ministry in order to help the vulnerable members.
NFF throws Super Falcons’ job open to foreign, local coaches
NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, who disclosed this at the weekend said the most important is to ensure the Super Falcons get a manager that can keep them on top of African football.
Tanzanian coaches condemn players’ beach training sessions
Coaches in Tanzania have criticised the habit of footballers congregating at beaches and training together.
Sergio Ramos, Ivan Rakiti, others voice support for LaLiga return
Several key figures in Spanish football, from players and coaches to directors, have spoken out about why the time is right for LaLiga to restart.
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More than one billion school children worldwide affected by coronavirus – UN chief
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the largest educational disruption in history that has affected more than 1 billion school students worldwide, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday.
Akwa Ibom NUJ hails appointment of Ini Ememobong as information commissioner
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has hailed the appointment of Mr. Ini Ememobong as the new Commissioner for Information & Strategy in the State.
Chelsea in advanced talks with Real Madrid for defender
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan had all made inquiries about Reguilon this summer, but multiple sources have told ESPN that Chelsea are now favourites to land him.
Governor Wike: Godwin Obaseki resolved to quash acts of violence in Edo
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Council for Edo 2020 gubernatorial election and Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said the party and its candidate, Mr Godwin Obaseki, will resist plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unleash mayhem on voters in the state in order to rig the forthcoming poll.
Former CBN director urges government to intensify efforts to strengthen nation’s economy
Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former Director, Budgetary Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on the Federal Government to redouble efforts in developing the economy in order to stabilise the nation’s exchange rate.
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Senate: NDDC heads take 30% of contract sums
The Senate has revealed that the head of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, and other members of the committee collected between 20 and 30 pe rcent of contract sums before contractors were paid.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to win FA Cup
Arsenal have won the FA Cup after Mikel Arteta’s side came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at an empty Wembley Stadium.
Those sponsoring pension protest in Imo not pensioners – official
The Imo state government Thursday said it has identified two persons, one Ohanaeze Collins and M.C Ameche, who are not pensioners but they led the pension protest in the state.
Cleric warns government to reopen churches or face God’s wrath
An enraged cleric, Evangelist Kehinde Emmanuel Ola of the Christian Youth Evangelistic Ministry, Mountain Golgotha, Trinity Village, Effon Alaaye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has warned that the government at all levels should reopen the churches, so as to prevent God’s wrath.
Registrar: 10,000 professionals to participate in 2020 ICPSP coronavirus virtual conference
Acting Registrar, Institute of Corporate and Public Sector Professionals (ICPSP) Mrs Omolara Adelakun says 10,000 participants are expected to feature at the institute’s 2020 COVID-19 virtual conference.