Niger Tornadoes have appointed Olatunji Abiodun Baruwa as their first team goalkeeping coach, according to DAILY POST. Baruwa, who previously worked as a goalkeeper trainer at Nasarawa United, is expected to enhance the technical depth of the coaching staff with his experience and reputation for developing goalkeepers.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs are enhancing their preparations for the upcoming 2026/2027 season by making significant squad improvements and management decisions. Notably, Wikki Tourists have appointed Abubakar as their new coach, while Shooting Stars have signed player Akala, reflecting the teams' strategies to strengthen their performance in the league.

Hon. Sani Ahmed Toro, a former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association, has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to exert pressure on the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation to implement the newly announced prize money and salary structure in the Nigeria Premier Football League. This call comes in light of recent developments regarding financial incentives in the league.

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced that Nasarawa, Yobe, and Jigawa states will host the 2026 Division One promotional playoffs from July 2 to July 7, 2026. According to DAILY POST, four clubs from the Northern Zone will be promoted to the Nigeria National League (NNL) during this event, which features sixteen teams that have advanced to the playoffs.

Fidelis Ilechukwu, the technical adviser for Rangers, has arrived in Glasgow, Scotland to begin his UEFA B Licence coaching course. This professional development program is aimed at enhancing his football knowledge and is considered an important step for African coaches pursuing international accreditation, according to Daily Post (NG).

The Football Association Malawi (FAM) has appointed Sudesh Singh as the technical adviser for the Scorchers in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Singh will collaborate with head coach Lovemore Fazili and performance analyst Tyrese Steyn. This decision comes in response to a directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to DAILY POST.