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Valiant FC Appoint Tar Akombo as New Technical Adviser Valiant FC have appointed Tar Akombo as the club’s new Technical Adviser and Head Coach ahead of the new football season. The club announced the appointment in a statement welcoming Akombo to the “Brave Army”, expressing confidence in his experience, leadership and technical expertise. The appointment is part of the club’s broader ambition under CEO Japhet Zubairu to build a competitive and well-structured football project, with emphasis on player development, technical growth and the establishment of a clear footballing identity. Akombo arrives with a clear mandate to drive the club’s footballing philosophy, develop its players and lead the team to greater heights. The club believes his experience and technical knowledge will provide the leadership required to translate its sporting ambitions into results on the pitch. “We are delighted to welcome Tar Akombo to Valiant FC,” the club stated, describing his appoint...

Yewa FC Academy Star Omotosho Taiwo Completes Move To Croatian Side Mladost Petrinja By Yemi Sodeeq Former Yewa FC Academy Captain, Omotosho Taiwo Babatunde has completed a move to Croatian third-tier club GSNK Mladost Petrinja , taking another significant step in his budding football career after impressing with Yewa Academy Omotosho, who signed for the Croatian outfit four days ago, joins the club following an impressive Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign with Yewa FC Academy, where he established himself as one of the team’s key attacking players. The talented forward scored five goals during the NLO season, contributing significantly to Yewa FC Academy’s impressive campaign as the club narrowly missed out on promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) . His performances further highlighted the academy’s growing reputation for identifying and developing young talents. The 18-year-old has already made an encouraging impact in Croatia, scoring in ea...

Niger Badminton Duo selected for All Africa U19 Championships in Egypt Two Niger State badminton talents have been selected to represent Nigeria at the 2026 All Africa U19 Championships scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt, from September 23 to October 3, 2026. The selected Badminton player Aliyu Saidu was the winner of men's single event of the recently concluded Bago North Central Badminton competition in Minna, who will feature Nigeria as the only player from Niger State, while Ismaila Mohammed has been named among the coaches accompanying the national team to the continental championship. Their selection is a significant recognition of the growing contribution of Niger State to the development of badminton in Nigeria. The championship is expected to provide the young athletes with valuable international exposure while giving the coaching team an opportunity to contribute to Nigeria's campaign at the continental level. The All Africa U19 Championships will bring tog...

‎FULafia VC appoints AI Centre Director as Special Assistant on Special Duties, International Affairs ‎ ‎The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Mohammed Isa Kida, has appointed the Director of the University’s Artificial Intelligence Centre, Dr Mohammed Abubakar Mohammed, as Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor on Special Duties and International Affairs. ‎ ‎In a statement issued by the Registrar of the University, Dr Nuradeen Abdu, said the appointment, took effect on August 31, 2026, and it's for a period of one year. ‎The appointment is part of the Vice-Chancellor’s efforts to strengthen academic and administrative support in the effective coordination of special assignments and international affairs of the University. ‎ ‎In his new capacity, Dr Mohammed is expected to provide effective and efficient academic and administrative leadership in matters relating to the portfolio, while supporting the Vice-Chancellor in the discharge o...

Fatai Osho declares availability for topflight coaching job By Yemi Sodeeq Experienced Nigerian coach Fatai Osho has declared his readiness to take up a new coaching challenge, expressing his availability to work with ambitious clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) or Nigeria National League (NNL). Osho, who recently returned from a stint with ASVO FC of Benin Republic, said he has been assessing new opportunities after guiding Crown FC of Ogbomoso to the Oyo State FA Cup title. Crown FC defeated Shooting Stars in the final before their run at the national level ended with a defeat to Bendel Insurance. “It’s been an interesting time since I came back from ASVO FC of Benin Republic. Between the time I came back at the end of the season, I had to move to Crown FC of Ogbomoso, where we were able to win the state FA Cup, beating Shooting Stars in the final before we lost to Bendel Insurance at the national level,” Osho said. The former Remo Stars, Enyimba and Akwa...

Nafiu Obalowu Nets First Niger Tornadoes Goal in Kano Defeat Niger Tornadoes forward Nafiu Obalowu scored his first goal for the club as the Ikon Allah Boys suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Kano Pillars in their EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 2 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Obalowu, who joined Niger Tornadoes at the beginning of the 2026/27 season, gave his side renewed hope in the 72nd minutes of the encounter when he calmly finished inside the box after being set up by Rickson Mendos. The goal marked an important personal milestone for the forward, who opened his account for the Minna-based club in only his second league appearance of the season. His effort sparked a late revival from the visitors, who had fallen three goals behind after Friday Ubong’s opener and Fabian Nworie’s brace for Kano Pillars. Niger Tornadoes continued to push forward after Obalowu’s strike and were rewarded again in the 88th minute when Wasiu Jimoh reduced the deficit to 3...