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NFF publicises vacancy for Flying Eagles manager role

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has publicised the vacancy for the role of manager of the men's U-20 side, the Flying Eagles. The announcement, which on the NFF website, noted that candidates must possess at least a CAF B Coaching License and must have been in football coaching for at least five years, They must also be conversant with Nigeria’s domestic game, possess strong leadership qualities...

NPFL signs collaboration agreement with Sevilla FC

NPFL signs collaboration agreement with Sevilla FC

The Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, and Spanish Football Club, Sevilla FC, have entered a collaborative agreement that will see the La Liga side provide an array of football development and support to Nigerian players and coaches. In a statement on Sevilla's official website, the Europa League record holders noted that the agreement is part of its internationalisation process and the NPFL is the new member...

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Calafiori from Bologna

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Calafiori from Bologna

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal worth £42 million. The Italian defender has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at Arsenal until 2029. The 22-year-old who can play as a centre-back or left-back becomes Arsenal's second major acquisition after the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford. Bologna bought him from Swiss club Basel last...

Minteh, Adingra score as Brighton conclude Japan pre-season tour

Minteh, Adingra score as Brighton conclude Japan pre-season tour

Yankuba Minteh and Simon Adingra were among the goalscorers as Brighton & Hove Albion recorded a 4-2 win over Tokyo Verdy on Sunday to conclude their pre-season tour of Japan. The Seagulls had defeated the Kashima Antlers 5-1 in their first game with Minteh opening the scoring. The newly-signed Gambian forward was at it again against Tokyo Verdy when he scored just before the half time...