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Spalletti replaces Mancini as Italy coach

Serie A title-winning manager, Luciano Spalletti has been appointed coach of Italy national team. Spalletti becomes the team’s new manager following the departure of Roberto Mancini, who resigned earlier this month. 64-year-old Spalletti left Napoli in the summer after guiding the club to their first Serie A title in 33 years. After leading the Naples club to triumph, he planned …

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Katsina United’s New Coach Abubakar Bala Promises Dynamic Change In Team’s Playing Style

In a promising revelation, the newly appointed coach of Katsina United, Abubakar Bala, has unveiled his transformative philosophy and techniques, signalling a positive change in the team’s approach. Coach Bala made this statement following his successful debut game, where Katsina United secured a victory against Bendel Insurance. Read Also: Dahiru Sadi Expresses Concerns Over Leadership Vacuum In Super Eagles Team …

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Betsy Obaseki Pre-season Cup: Bayelsa Queens Defeat Nasarawa Amazons In Group B Opener

Blessing Ilevieda’s first-half brace was the difference as Bayelsa Queens defeated Nasarawa Amazons at the ongoing Betsy Obaseki Preseason Cup in Benin City. Read Also: NPFL MD 4: Remo Stars Secure Thrilling Victory Over Sporting Lagos The game that was played at the Uniben Sports Complex wasted no time in providing goals as the competition’s inaugural champions raced into an …

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Edema Fuludu Advocates For Equal Treatment of Domestic Coaches in Nigerian Football

Former Super Eagles international, Edema Fuludu, has called for equal treatment of domestic coaches by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), emphasizing the need to provide them with the same support and opportunities as their foreign counterparts. Fuludu stressed that for the Super Eagles to thrive, domestic coaches must be given adequate resources and time to build and develop the team. …

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Akpoguma Unused As Hoffenheim Fall To Freiburg

Super Eagles defender, Kevin Akpoguma was an unused substitute as Hoffenheim lost 2-1 to Freiburg in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. Freiburg took the lead in the 39th minute through an own goal from Szalai, to silence the home supporters. The visitor extended their lead nine minutes later through Sallai’s brilliant finish. However, Hoffenheim reduced the scoreline to 2-1 in the 50th …

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Nsien: I’m The Right Man To Lead Super Eagles

Young tactician Michael Nsien has stated that he is the right man to lead the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian-American is seeking to replace former handler Jose Peseiro. Peseiro left the post at the end of his contract last month. A number of coaches are vying for the position after it was declared vacant by the Nigeria Football Federation …

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Akwa United admonish players, coaches to end winless run

The coaching staff and players at Nigerian Premier Football League team Akwa United have been given a copy of the riot. This season so far, the Promise Keepers have only earned two out of a potential twelve points. In their home game on Sunday, they were held by Shooting Stars to a goalless draw. The technical staff and the players …

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13th All African Games: Francis Orbih Commends Team’s Performance At African Games

Francis Orbih, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, has expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance at the African Games, where Nigeria clinched a gold medal in the men’s singles event. Orbih, while acknowledging the disappointment of the cancellation of the doubles event due to facility issues, highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s qualification for the Olympics, which was …

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