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Lobi Stars Constitute New Management With Baba Ganaru As Interim Head Coach
Following the personal decision of their Technical Adviser, Daniel Amokachi, to step aside, Lobi Stars Football Club has made several appointments into the management, to keep the ship sailing.
Notable among the new appointees is Baba Ganaru who would be functioning as the Head Coach, on interim basis, according to a statement on Monday by its Media Director, Uja Emmanuel.
The Board of Lobi Stars, Emmanuel revealed has constituted a Management Team, where the Club Chairman, Dr. Philip Nongu, would “be serving as the Head alongside Head Coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru.
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“Other members of the Management Team include Lawrence Adoga as Team Manager, Solomon Aondoakaa as Accountant, Emmanuel Uja as Media Director, Christopher Ayom, as Team Nurse and Felix Pilakyaa as the Club Welfare Officer.
Additionally, John Gaadi has been drafted to the team as the Goalkeepers’ Trainer,” it stated.
It was gathered that Coach Ganaru’s appointment as Interim Head Coach runs until the end of the current season.
On his part, Chairman, Lobi Stars, Nongu, clarified that the appointments became necessary following the resignation of the former Technical Adviser and the team’s current standing on the NPFL table and appealed to fans of the club not to relent in their support for the club.
Dr Nongu sid, “Everything we do at the moment is for the good of our beloved club. While we welcome criticisms, they should be constructive and aimed at enhancing our performance. Let us remain steadfast in our support, knowing that with God, nothing is impossible”.
He expressed confidence in the ability of the new coach, who had managed Lobi Stars, and reaffirmed the management’s commitment to providing him with the necessary support to ensure the club retains its NPFL status.
The feelings within indicate that with these strategic appointments, Lobi Stars is poised to turn the tide as the season draws to a close.
Biztellers reports that the Pride of Benue will battle Niger Tornadoes in a highly anticipated North Central derby this Wednesday in Bauchi.
The crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a fresh turn, with world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) moving to halt the ongoing electoral process and announcing plans for a joint assessment mission to Abuja.
The development follows reports that FIFA, CAF and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation had reached an agreement on proposed reforms in Nigerian football.
However, FIFA has clarified that no decision has been reached on the reforms or the next steps to be taken regarding the crisis.
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In an email dated September 7 and addressed to Barrister Emmanuel Ikpeme, FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer, Elkhan Mammadov, said FIFA and CAF were still assessing the legal, governance, administrative and electoral implications arising from the situation within the NFF.
The football governing body said the assessment would require a review of the relevant facts, the applicable NFF regulatory framework and the positions communicated by various stakeholders.
FIFA stressed that “no conclusions” had been reached at the stage and that no determination had been made regarding possible next steps.
As part of the latest intervention, FIFA requested that the ongoing NFF electoral process be suspended, directing that no further steps or decisions be taken in connection with the process until further notice.
According to FIFA, the move is intended to preserve the status quo while it and CAF complete their assessment and engage with relevant stakeholders.
The organisation also clarified that the suspension should not be interpreted as a determination on the validity of any decisions, actions or positions taken by any of the parties involved.
FIFA and CAF are expected to send a joint delegation to Abuja at the earliest possible opportunity to gather information and engage stakeholders involved in the dispute.
The delegation is expected to meet with representatives of the NFF administration, NFF members, electoral bodies and the Federal Government, including the National Sports Commission.
FIFA also requested that Ikpeme, whom it recognises as Deputy General Secretary and not Acting General Secretary, remain the primary point of contact between the NFF, FIFA and CAF until further notice.
The international football bodies said the assessment mission would help them gain a clearer understanding of recent developments within the NFF and identify issues requiring further consideration under the applicable FIFA, CAF and NFF regulations.
At the conclusion of the assessment, FIFA and CAF said they would determine whether recommendations or proposals should be submitted to their respective decision-making bodies.
The governing body, however, warned stakeholders against making assumptions about the outcome, stressing that the assessment remains ongoing and that the eventual action by FIFA and CAF is yet to be determined.
The 2026 summer transfer window ended in spectacular fashion, with Premier League clubs once again rewriting the record books after spending close to £3.5 billion on players.
The spending surpassed the previous record of £3.14bn set in 2025, with the final two days of the window producing a frantic series of deals.
According to reports, Premier League clubs spent about £506.5 million on deadline day alone.
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Among the deals that grabbed the biggest headlines were the deadline-day moves involving Enzo Fernández, Gabriel Jesus and Ibrahim Mbaye.
Enzo Fernández completes £125m Manchester City move
The biggest headline deal was undoubtedly Enzo Fernández’s £125 million transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City.
The Argentina international’s move matched the British transfer record and made him the first player to have been transferred for more than £100 million on two separate occasions during his career.
Fernández signed a five-year contract with City after completing the move on deadline day.
The 25-year-old had enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Chelsea, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists.
His move also reunites him with Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with him at Chelsea.
The transfer was part of a massive rebuilding exercise at Manchester City. The club also signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m and Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for around £86m, among other additions.
City ultimately emerged as the Premier League’s biggest spenders, with their total expenditure reported at about £457.5m.
Gabriel Jesus makes surprise Barcelona switch
Another major deadline-day story was Gabriel Jesus’ move from Arsenal to Barcelona.
The Brazilian striker completed a permanent transfer to the Spanish champions for a reported £8.6m (€10m) and signed a contract running until June 2029.
The move brought an end to Jesus’ four-year spell at Arsenal, where he made 123 appearances and scored 32 goals after joining from Manchester City for £45m in 2022.
The 29-year-old was part of Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning squad last season but found his opportunities limited, making only three Premier League starts during the campaign.
Barcelona moved for Jesus after their efforts to sign Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez failed to produce a deal.
The Brazilian now arrives as another attacking option for manager Hansi Flick.
Interestingly, reports indicate that Barcelona’s pursuit of Alvarez and the Jesus deal were treated as separate operations, meaning the Catalan club could still have been interested in the Argentine forward.
Aston Villa land teenage sensation Ibrahim Mbaye
Aston Villa also completed a significant deadline-day deal by signing 18-year-old Senegal international Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for £47m (€55m).
Mbaye spent eight years at PSG after joining the club’s academy at the age of 10. He made history in 2024 by becoming PSG’s youngest-ever Ligue 1 starter at just 16 years, six months and 23 days.
The winger was also part of the PSG squad that won successive Champions League titles and Ligue 1 championships in 2025 and 2026.
On the international stage, Mbaye switched his allegiance from France to Senegal and featured at the 2026 World Cup, scoring against France.
His arrival formed part of a dramatic squad overhaul at Villa Park under Unai Emery. Aston Villa made 10 major additions during the summer while also allowing several key players to leave.
Premier League clubs smash spending record
The three deals were part of a transfer window that demonstrated the extraordinary financial power of the Premier League.
By the close of the window, English top-flight clubs had spent approximately £3.49bn, comfortably surpassing the previous record of £3.14bn set the previous summer.
Four Premier League transfers alone exceeded the £100m mark during the window: Enzo Fernández, Bradley Barcola, Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson.
Manchester City led the spending, while Chelsea and Tottenham were also among the clubs to invest heavily.
The extraordinary spending ensured that the 2026 summer window ended as one of the most expensive and dramatic transfer periods in football history, with clubs continuing to spend huge sums in their pursuit of domestic and European success.
Portuguese football tactician Carlos Queiroz has made a surprise return as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars.
The Ghana Football Association announced the 73-year-old’s reappointment on Thursday, weeks after he appeared to signal his departure from the team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup.
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Queiroz took charge of Ghana in April and guided the Black Stars to the last 32 of the tournament before they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
Shortly after the loss, the Portuguese coach appeared to announce his departure on social media.
However, following subsequent discussions, the Ghana FA has decided to bring him back for another spell.
The duration of Queiroz’s new contract was not disclosed, but the football association said he would be tasked with preparing the Black Stars for “a successful new phase on the international stage.”
The GFA said Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars made him the right man to lead the team into its next chapter.
Queiroz has managed several national teams, including Portugal, Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Colombia and Qatar.
He also had two spells as assistant manager at Manchester United under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
His immediate priority will be Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with the qualifiers scheduled to begin later this month.
The Black Stars have been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia, although the dates and venues for their opening two matches are yet to be announced.
The Ghana FA said further details on Queiroz’s mandate would be released in due course.
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