Author: Coach Austin

The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s football development. Known as the School to Football Pitch Programme, this project seeks to create a structured pathway for nurturing young football talents across the country. Programme Overview The initiative involves deploying qualified Ex-Internationals and Ex-Footballers to: Primary schools Junior secondary schools Senior secondary schools Private schools These experienced professionals will serve as football instructors, teaching the game as an academic subject. Capacity Development To ensure effectiveness, PFAN has arranged for periodic training and retraining sessions for the instructors. These sessions will be facilitated…

As La Liga continues to heat up, many journalists and football stakeholders around the globe continue to see the unraveling of a sensation in Chrisantus Uche of Getafe CF. “This young boy has the combination of the skills of both former Super Eagles Legends Late Sam Okwaraji and Thompson Oliha.” Catch your breath and watch his delicious assist that was done under huge pressure but with so much ease in the 85th minute, which gave Carles Perez an easy gift. Such midfield players with both energy and skill are not many to find on this planet. He is a businesslike…

The Leadership of the National Sports Commission,NSC, has announced the composition of its Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board with former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as the board’s Chief Executive Office , CEO. In a statement signed by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon, Bukola Olopade, the board has been saddled with the mandate of creating a sustainable system for Nigeria Elites and their welfare. According to the statement, Mr Bambo Akanni of the making of Champions will serve as a consultant and member of the Committee. The 13 member committee will also have Prof. Ken Anugweje…

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, GOVERMENT HOUSE MAKURDI GRATITUDE AND HONOR TO THE MOST HIGH GOD AND MY PRINCIPAL, H.E FR DR HYACINTH ALIA With the highest sense of gratitude to almighty God and unflinching loyalty to my Principal, His Excellency , Fr Dr Hyacinth Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State, I accept the offer of appointment to serve the governor and the people of Benue State in my new role as the Principal Special Assistant (PSA) to the Executive Governor of Benue State on NATIONAL PROGRAMS, CIVIL SOCIETY, MASS VOTER EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS. Under this new role, i…

When it rains, it pours.Have you heard of the Nigerian professional football player called Tolu Arokodare in Racing Genk, the club currently at the top of the Belgian League? The administrator of SOCA just reminded me that Tolu, an alumnus also of Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy, SOCA, Wasimi, Ogun State, is currently the highest goalscorer in Racing Genk and in the Belgian league. Victor Osimhen has been singing Tolu’s praises and the young man may be at the cusp of an invitation to the Super Eagles, soon. DR. Olusegun Odegbami MON, OLY, AFNIIA, FNIS

With the superb performance of the Super Eagles B team CHAN Eagles against a Ghanian side that seemed so prepared, it seems there is hope for the future of Nigerian football. The NFF under the leadership of Ibrahim Gusau as President and Gbenga Elegbeleye as the Second Vice President and NPFL Chairman might be on the verge of creating a historic football team. CHAN Sper Eagles gave Nigerians a hope that put smiles on the faces of millions of Nigerians on various social media platforms. Many fans and stakeholders had given up on the entertaining, robust, and quick style that…

PRESS STATEMENT National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal donation of ₦10 million to the Super Eagles B team, following their emphatic 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo, securing Nigeria’s place at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for February 2025. The pledge, made before the crucial encounter, was revealed by the NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who initially expressed his own intention to personally reward the team for a win. However, in a remarkable display of leadership, Mallam Dikko interceded, insisting on taking up the gesture himself. Hon. Olopade said…

The home based Super Eagles delivered an impressive performance to secure a 3-1 victory over their Ghanaian counterparts in the second leg of their CHAN 2025 qualifier, sealing their place in next year’s tournament. The match, held in Uyo, showcased Nigeria’s dominance from the start. Sodiq Ismail opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly controlling a long ball from Nduka Junior before racing forward and slotting it into the net. Just three minutes later, Nduka Junior doubled the lead, capitalising on a defensive lapse to put the Super Eagles in control. By the 24th minute, the scoreline read 3-0,…

Next Friday, December 27, 2024, Eagle7 Bamboo Garden, Wasimi, brings back the tradition of Outdoor Cinema. This is a continuation of the creation of a new social engagement culture, and an evening-economy in the Wasimi environment, through special, end-of-year entertainment packages in that ‘Eden’. The evening will start at 7:00pm, and the event will be broadcast LIVE on Eagle7 Sports Radio 103.7 FM and via streaming to the global audience on social media platforms. The show includes a LIVE musical jam session led by Award-winning female bass guitarist, EMEM; 3-time, Ogun State award-winning free-style dancers; and a film show of…

Match Review Lobi Stars travel to Benin City for a crucial Matchday 18 showdown against Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Building on their recent 1-0 success against Plateau United, the Pride of Benue, currently positioned 15th with 19 points, will strive to sustain their revival in the late 5:30 PM kickoff at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. With the season entering its pivotal stages, the Alia Boys are determined to bolster their standing and issue a statement. Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance, languishing in 19th place with 17 points, are equally desperate for a victory to escape the relegation…