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Elegbeleye charges NPFL Club Managers to embrace Technology in Coaching
At a seminar for the Nigeria Premier Football League Clubs Managers Association (NPFLCMA) in Ikenne, Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the NPFL Chairman enjoined the participants to interact and share knowledge to improve the competitive level of the league.
While reminding the Coaches that nobody has a monopoly of knowledge, the NPFL Chairman argued that such interaction and knowledge sharing will improve the capacity of individual Coaches and lead to higher level of competition in tactics and match setup.
He warned that for Coaches to remain relevant in the era of technology-driven football management, they must also embrace and acquire scientific tools for performance analysis as well as resist having over bloated squads.
“Imagine that some of our clubs register over 40 players for a season while some actually have 60 players, with the majority of them not enjoying playing time.
“We therefore have a situation where money that could be used in acquiring football technology tools are spent on salaries of unproductive players”, he lamented.
Elegbeleye also charged the Club Managers to be role models on and off the football field, reminding them that they bear the burden of raising players who must be good in their profession and also in character.
“As coaches, you play a vital role in shaping the future of Nigerian football. Your dedication, expertise, and passion are essential in developing the skills and talents of our young players. I urge you to continue striving for excellence, to innovate, and to inspire your players to reach new heights.
“As a Coach, you must foster a culture of fair play, respect, and sportsmanship, both on and off the pitch”, he told the members of the association led by Shooting Stars Manager, Gbenga Ogunbote.
He further issued a practice direction on the relationship between Coaches and the Media, harping on the mandatory requirement for attendance at post match interviews.
“Our rules recognise the importance of the media hence it provided for compulsory post match pressers which requires the Coach to grant media interview at the end of every league match, whether your team won or lost.
“You must show example of good sportsmanship to your players by granting post match interviews even when your team is defeated. A rich media content not only benefits the media, but contributes in taking the league story to our homes through mobile devices, radio, television and print media. Let us make this one of our cardinal pledge to work towards a better 2025/26 NPFL season”, Elegbeleye charged the Technical heads.
In his welcome address, Ogunbote remarked that the association is very appreciative of the presence of the NPFL Chairman and gave assurances that they would put to good use the knowledge that will be imparted by the various resource persons.
Among top football personalities who graced the opening ceremony were the Chairman of Remo Stars, Hon. Kunle Soname who is also the association’s patron, Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, and Harry Iwuala, the NPFL Communications Director.
Pic: From right, Hon. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the NPFL Chairman and Augustine Eguavoen, NFF Technical Director Photo credit: Adebayo Suleiman (Pooja Media)
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.
From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.
Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.
They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.
Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.
The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.
With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.
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