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Seyi Olofinjana: Ex-Super Eagles defender handed African talent management role at Chelsea

Seyi Olofinjana: Ex-Super Eagles defender handed African talent management role at Chelsea

Former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana has been handed a talent management role at Chelsea that will see him cover the African continent. According to The Athletic, the 44-year-old will oversee recruitment recommendations across Africa and will work closely with a newly-appointed scout that will be responsible for fetching talent from the world's youngest continent. Olofinjana will tap into Chelsea's rich connection with Africa and use that...

NPFL: Finidi George appointed as Rivers United head coach

NPFL: Finidi George appointed as Rivers United head coach

Rivers United have announced the appointment of former Super Eagles handler, Finidi George as their new head coach. George, on Wednesday signed a two-year deal, replacing long-serving tactician, Stanley Eguma who was relieved of his duties towards the end of the just concluded season. He will be officially unveiled on Thursday. After putting pen to paper, the 53-year-old expressed readiness to get started and appreciated the...

Paris 2024: Waldrum calls up Oshoala & 17 other Super Falcons players for Olympics duty

Paris 2024: Waldrum calls up Oshoala & 17 other Super Falcons players for Olympics duty

Coach Randy Waldrum has released a list of 18 Super Falcons players that will represent Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African Champions are making their return to the Olympics for the first time in 16 years and will take on Brazil, Spain and Japan in the Group C. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Esther Okoronkwo, have been invited alongside...