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NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint Sam Addingi as interim head coach

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint Sam Addingi as interim head coach

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Lobi Stars on Thursday announced the appointment of Sam Addingi as interim head coach, Afrosport reports. Addingi assumes the role following the resignation of former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi as Lobi Stars’ head coach earlier in the week. He becomes the team’s third coach this campaign, with Eugene Agagbe previously at the helm before the appointment of Amokachi. Under...

NPFL instructs Niger Tornadoes to choose new home ground

NPFL instructs Niger Tornadoes to choose new home ground

Niger Tornadoes have been mandated by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to select an alternative venue for their home games, Afrosport reports. The league body took this decision due to the poor state of the Bako Kontagaro Stadium’s playing surface. The NPFL revealed that the ground falls short of the club licensing requirement, with several clubs having complained about the poor condition of the stadium...

NPFL: Daniel Amokachi steps down from Lobi Stars coaching role

NPFL: Daniel Amokachi steps down from Lobi Stars coaching role

Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi has resigned from his role as the head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Lobi Stars, Afrosport reports. The 52-year-old on Tuesday stepped down from his position at the club following their 1-1 home draw against Katsina United last weekend. Amokachi joined Lobi Stars in October, following the sacking of Eugene Agagbe, with the club in 17th position...

NPFL: Nasarawa United appoint Salisu Yusuf as new technical director

NPFL: Nasarawa United appoint Salisu Yusuf as new technical director

Nasarawa United have appointed former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf as their new technical director following the sacking of Kabiru Dogo, Afrosport reports. The Lafia-based club parted ways with Dogo following a run of poor results, including Saturday’s goalless draw at home to Ikorodu City. “We want to specially thank Coach Kabir Dogo who has taken our Club and members as a family for his...

NPFL reschedules Kwara United, Shooting Stars fixture

NPFL reschedules Kwara United, Shooting Stars fixture

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled matchday 21 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars, Afrosport reports. The game, which was initially scheduled for Saturday, 25 January, will now be played on Wednesday, 12 February. The encounter is set to take place at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, with kick-off at 4 p.m....