Nigerian Football

National Institute for Sports collaborates with Lagos FA for coaches’ training

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2 months ago

August 15, 2024

BY JOHN JOSHUA AKANJI

The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association Hajji Gafar Liameed has reiterated his commitment towards the implementation of the agreement between the Lagos State FA and the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos for the training and certification of Coaches in Lagos.

Speaking during a courtesy call on the Director-General of NIS Professor Olawale Moronkola in Lagos on Thursday, Hajji Gafar said “NIS coaching training and certification is now compulsory for all coaches in Lagos State.

“This is towards obtaining the FA Coaching Licensing in order to be able to operate in the State. We are happy for this great opportunity to Collaborate with the National Institute for Sports to upscale our coaches”

While thanking the Chairman for his pragmatism and spirit of sportsmanship, Professor Moronkola said the NIS was ready to implement the terms of the MOU to the letter.

Hajji Gafar assured him that the FA was ready to continue with the signed MOU since it was done in the best interest of football development in Lagos State.

Hajji Gafar disclosed that 52 coaches have been licensed in line with Statutory FA licensing rules which stipulate that only coaches certified by NIS will be recognized by the FA.

He said coaches who are not too lettered will be trained in batches of 50 for three months which take place on Saturdays starting from September 14th, running through October and November for the first batch.

Interpreters will be engaged for the training/certification so that coaches can be properly trained and certified in their most preferred language.

“Our dream is to ensure that at least 2,000 coaches are certified within two years . Hopefully, the training will commence on September 14th, 2024 and it will be done in batches”

The DG assured that the training/certification will get underway in early September after a brief opening ceremony at the National Institute for Sports Lagos.

The training/certification is part of the vision of the Director-General Professor Moronkola at ensuring that coaches are upgraded in modern Football coaching philosophy and technique.

Nigerian Football

Rivers flow to the top!

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1 day ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Rivers United have launched themselves to the top of the log at the end of the match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League. The Port Harcourt side beat Akwa United 2-1 to go afloat after initial leaders, Remo Stars crumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday.

It was Remo Stars’ first defeat in the season. Rivers United are now with 13 points. Stephen Mayo put Rivers United ahead after 31 minutes. But it turned a temporary lead as Akwa United bounced back almost at the blast of the referee’s whistle for the second half.

Friday Apollos levelled up for Akwa United before Ndifreke Effiong Udo scored the winner in the 85^th minute.

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 2-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Enyimba’s duel with Katsina United plunges into darkness

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1 day ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba were coasting to a comfortable 3-0 lead before the game got enveloped by darkness.

The game could not be completed after 75 minutes when the floodlights of the arena suddenly went off.

According to a post on Enymba x-handle, the match will resume at 8.00 am on Monday “ as agreed by both teams and the match officials.”

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Amuneke’s Heartland secures first win this season

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1 day ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Heartland finally got into winning ways on Sunday after the Owerri side secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

The club, under former Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke had gone four matches without a win, finding themselves swimming in the murky waters of relegation.

A brace by Michael Ogu has lifted the club which climbed up to the 16^th position. They had begun the season badly losing at home to Enyimba and failing to win any of the subsequent three matches.

Sunday Results