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  Coach Paul Offor  on Sunday led Djeffa FC of Benin Republic to a  1-0 loss away from home to Jak FC in a Beniose topflight football league match. The loss came on the back of his teams impressive 2-1 victory over Ayema FC in a midweek encounter. The Nigeria born coach had in the first league match led his team to a goalless draw  against Asvo FC. Speaking after the loss on Sunday, Coach Offor said his team played very well attributing the loss to moment of lapse in concentration. "Our first and second line press was very poor for that goal and we were punished with a perfect goal deserving of the mistake we made. Hopefully we can learn from it. They scored with two passes, to break our lines with two passes and score shows how poor our press was... we will analyze the video on Tuesday before we start preparation for Dragon fc. On the quality of play in the Beniose league, he said "I'm impressed with the officiating so far. The league is physically demanding and we ...

  The senior national team of Nigeria, the super eagles on Thursday night put up another lackluster and embarrassing performance in the 4-0 loss to Portugal in an international friendly. The Portuguese who will take part at the 2022 world cup in Quarter took the a two goal lead into the halftime break through Bruno Fernandes. The Nigerian team in the second half missed a penalty kick after Emmanuel Denise Bonaventure hit the woodwork. Portugal sized sized the initiative and scored two late goals to add gloss to the score line with the nigerians desperately disjointed below par and failing to trouble the host. Super Eagles Starting XI vs Portugal – Uzoho – Bassey, Osayi-Samuel, Akpoguma, Ekong – Ndidi (Onyeka 46), Iwobi, Aribo (Etebo 69) – Moses Simon (Emmanuel Dennis 77), Moffi (Onuachu 58), Lookman (Chukwueze 46)

  Nigerian born soccer tactician and Manager of Benin Republic topflight side, Djeffa FC, Coach Paul Offor will on Sunday November 13th 2022, lead his team against Asvo FC as the Beniose football league kicks off this weekend. Coach Paul whose team has been in closed camping for the last two weeks will be looking to get their campaign off to a perfect start  against the home side. The manager had in a recent interview said his team is now more balanced following the addition of some quality players especially in the attack. Sunday's game against Asvo FC which will kickoff at 4:pm at  stade de Adjohoun, will be Coach Paul's first competitive game incharge of Djeffa FC. 

Djeffa FC of Benin Republic coach, Paul Offor has commended the organizer of  the annual Ughelli Preseason  Football Tournament, currently in it's 13th edition,coach James Onome. Coach Paul made the commendation on Tuesday when he featured on Crown FM radio sports update program via the telephone from base in Benin Republic. He described coach Onome as developmental coach who is passionate about development of football at the gressroot level. "It is not easy to sustain such a program for thirteen straight season, it takes a lot of sacrifice, dedication and commitment and I want to commended him for being consistent.Coach Onome is someone who is committed to growth of grassroots football and he is very passionate about it". Ahead of the Final slated for Sunday the 13 of November 2022, the Nigerian born foreign based soccer tactician said which ever team emerges victorious will be deserving considering the quality of and standard of the tournament.

Benin Republic based Nigerian born soccer tactician,Coach Paul Offor says there's need for Africa football stakeholders to focus more on development of football at the gressroot level. Coach Paul who is currently the manager of Djeffa FC of Benin Republic, said investing in developmental infrastructures will set the continent on the path of becoming power house in global soccer. While congratulating Nigeria Flamingos for finishing 3rd at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup,he called for propper developmental program that will that will aid their transition. "The continent has not placed enough emphasis on the development of football, with the quality and quantity of talents we, African countries should be making some good earnings through the development and exporting of such talents". Coach Paul further quipp" football holds unttapped potential and capacity capable of transforming the fortunes of many countries.We need to go beyond paying lip service to and that ...

Nigeria striker, Victor Osimehn on Sunday found the back of the net in Napoli's victory over Bologna in the Italian Seria A. It was his second consecutive goal following his recovery frame a recent injury.

FFCN President, Ambassador Ogunfuwa Congratulates Gusau, Anyasi, others.* ...Gusau Will Bring the desired Change to Nigerian Football  Gasau National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, *Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa* has sent her official congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation, *Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau* and the entire members of the Board for their resounding victory at the Elective Congress held on Friday in Benin City, the Edo State capital.  Gusau, who was until the elections, the Chairman of Chairmen and doubles as Zamfara State Football Association Boss emerged  victorious in a keenly contested elections. The Business tycoon who was visibly present in Benin to celebrate with newly elected President and the entire Board members described NFF supremo as a servant leader who spent his time and resources to impact human life. "My warmest congratulatory message goes to the newly elected President of the Nige...