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NPFL: Amokachi earns first win as Lobi Stars beat Bayelsa United; Rangers held in Ilorin

NPFL: Amokachi earns first win as Lobi Stars beat Bayelsa United; Rangers held in Ilorin

Lobi Stars recorded their first victory under new manager Daniel Amokachi following a 2-1 win against Bayelsa United at the Lafia Township Stadium, on Monday, in the final round of matches in matchday nine in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Ossy Martins bagged a brace for Lobi with his first coming in the 22nd minute. The visitors, however, drew level eight minutes later...

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint ex-Super Eagles star Amokachi as head coach

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint ex-Super Eagles star Amokachi as head coach

Lobi Stars have confirmed the appointment of former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi as their new head coach,  Afrosport reports. The Benue State-owned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side confirmed in a statement that the former Everton striker's appointment is with immediate effect. The 51-year-old takes over from coach Eugene Agagbe who was sacked due to poor run of form in the ongoing NPFL season....

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Finidi George: Amokachi & Adepoju congratulate new Super Eagles coach

Former Nigeria internationals Mutiu Adepoju and Daniel Amokachi have sent their best wishes to former teammate Finidi George following his appointment as Super Eagles head coach. Finidi George was confirmed to take charge of the three-time African champions on Monday after acting in an interim role since March. Adepoju, Amokachi and George were members of the historic Super Eagles team that played in the country's maiden...

Rashidi Yekini: The unforgettable Nigeria football icon

Rashidi Yekini: The unforgettable Nigeria football icon

Rashidi Yekini is a name that resonates with football fans in Nigeria and around the world. He is best remembered as one of the greatest African footballers of all time, and his legacy was cemented by his historic goal for Nigeria in their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. It was in the summer of 1994, and Nigeria had qualified for their first World Cup tournament in...