Ocheche scores again in Spain
Defender Sunday Ocheche today scored his second goal of the season for Velez Malaga CF.
The big centre-back netted a consolation goal for the home team to lose 6-2 to promotion chasers Marbella.
It has been a breakout season for 19-year-old Ocheche, who has now scored two goals and made an assist in 14 appearances.
He has grown in confidence to emerge as one of the accomplished young defenders in the Spanish third-tier league.
NFF: Finidi rejected Spanish club for Enyimba
An official press release by the NFF said Finidi George turned down a chance to lead a Spanish second division club to join Enyimba. The former Ajax winger featured for Spanish clubs Real Mallorca and Real Betis. Finidi will then go on to lead Enyimba to a record ninth NPFL title in his second season. … Continue reading here ▶
New Super Eagles coach Finidi media presentation fixed
The NFF will present Finidi George as the new Super Eagles coach at a media briefing in Abuja Monday. Finidi, 52, was for 20 months assistant to former Super Eagles head coach Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro. He led Enyimba to the NPFL title in his second season with the Aba club. He left the club … Continue reading here ▶
South Africa coach won’t rule out quitting
Belgian coach Hugo Broos will lead South Africa to Nigeria next month for a very important 2026 World Cup qualifier, but he has also admitted he will not rule taking up another job. Broos, who has been heavily criticised by the South African media, was widely linked with teaming up with Algeria after the 2023 … Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles coach Finidi sent off in style
Finidi George has been sent forth to his new post as Super Eagles coach at a special farewell dinner organised in his honour in Aba. The event attended by journalists and top dignitaries, was staged at the Chaka Lounge of the Panyu Hotel and Resort in Aba. The Super Eagles coach said he enjoyed his … Continue reading here ▶
Aliyu Bravo match winner for MLS club Houston Dynamo
Aliyu Ibrahim ‘Bravo’ grabbed the winning goal for Houston Dynamo to edge past hosts Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Former Flying Eagles striker ‘Bravo’ found the target in the 78th minute. It was the fourth goal of the season for the 22-year-old striker. Another Nigerian striker, William Agada, featured for … Continue reading here ▶
