Sports
Tragedy Strikes Shooting Stars As Assistant Coach Olowokere Dies During Training
The Shooting Stars Sports Club has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its newly appointed assistant coach, Akin Olowokere, who collapsed during a training session on Monday morning.
Olowokere, a former Sunshine Stars of Akure player, was part of the club’s recent coaching additions after the exit of the Gbenga Ogunbote-led technical crew.
Eyewitnesses at the training ground reported that the coach slumped in the middle of the session and was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital. Medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival.
READ MORE: 3SC Congratulate Remo Stars On Historic League Victory
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, as the club and relevant authorities are yet to issue an official statement.
Known for his dedication to the sport and his vibrant presence on and off the pitch, Olowokere’s passing has left fans, players, and the football community in deep shock.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have unveiled a striking new 10-star jersey ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), celebrating the team’s unparalleled success on the African continent.
The newly designed kit features 10 stars encircling the team’s badge, with each star representing one of Nigeria’s 10 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles.
The symbolic design reflects the Super Falcons’ legacy as the most successful side in the history of the competition.
READ MORE: Germany Appoint Jurgen Klopp as New National Team Head Coach
The nine-time defending champions first wore the special jersey during Thursday’s 2-1 international friendly victory over Tanzania’s Twiga Stars, giving supporters a glimpse of the new look ahead of the continental showpiece.
Justin Madugu’s team will now turn its attention to Morocco, where it will be aiming to capture a record-extending 11th WAFCON title and further cement its dominance in African women’s football.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to begin on Saturday, with Nigeria opening its title defence against tournament debutants Malawi on Tuesday at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.
See the jersey below
The German Football Association (DFB) has officially appointed former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach of the country’s men’s national football team.
Klopp, 59, replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who departed following Germany’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The announcement was made on Friday during a press conference in Frankfurt by DFB President Bernd Neuendorf.
SEE MORE: Ex-Liverpool Boss, Jurgen Klopp Named Global Head Of Soccer At Red Bull
Neuendorf confirmed that Klopp has signed a contract that will run until the summer of 2030, keeping him in charge through the next FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal. He added that Klopp will officially assume his new role on August 15.
Speaking during the unveiling, Neuendorf expressed confidence that Klopp is the right man to restore Germany’s status as one of world football’s elite nations.
Germany’s latest World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32.
The exit marked the country’s third consecutive poor World Cup performance since lifting the trophy for a fourth time in Brazil in 2014.
The four-time world champions also failed to progress beyond the group stage at the 2018 and 2022 editions, while their only knockout victory in the last five major tournaments came during Euro 2024, where they reached the quarter-finals on home soil.
Klopp had previously indicated his interest in leading the national team after Nagelsmann’s departure earlier this month.
Widely regarded as one of football’s most successful managers, Klopp built his reputation at Mainz before guiding Borussia Dortmund to domestic success.
He later transformed Liverpool into one of Europe’s dominant clubs, winning multiple major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and the English Premier League.
Germany will now look to Klopp to oversee a long-term rebuild and guide the national team back to competing for major international honours.
Spain’s celebrations after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup were overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy died and several others were injured when a fountain collapsed during jubilant scenes in the western Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo.
The heartbreaking incident occurred shortly after Spain secured a historic 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, ending a 16-year wait for the country’s second global football title.
RELATED NEWS: BREAKING: Spain Dethrone Argentina to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
According to local authorities, emergency services received multiple distress calls at around 12:30 a.m. local time after a fountain packed with celebrating fans suddenly collapsed.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Ciudad Rodrigo City Hall confirmed the teenager’s death and expressed condolences to the victim’s family.
“The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13.”
The municipality described the incident as a devastating turn of events, saying: “What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy.”
Emergency services also confirmed that another youth was injured in the collapse, while several others sustained injuries as rescue teams rushed to the scene.
Local media reported that the fountain gave way under the weight of dozens of fans who had climbed onto the structure to celebrate Spain’s World Cup triumph.
The fatal accident cast a somber mood over celebrations across the football-loving nation, with many expressing grief just hours after Spain’s memorable victory on the world stage.
Ex-Porn Star Makes History, Takes Oath as Colombian Senator
Super Falcons Unveil Iconic 10-Star Jersey Ahead of WAFCON 2026
Germany Appoint Jurgen Klopp as New National Team Head Coach
Court Halts Ramaphosa’s Impeachment Over $580,000 Farm Cash Scandal
DPRP Completes Landmark $2.5billion Private Equity Placement
Brent Exceeds $100/barrel as Tensions Mount in Middle East
Trump’s Family Unveils New Cryptocurrency Platform
Senate Denies Receiving Petitions Against Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees
Dangote Cement Lights Up Benue Host Communities With CSR Initiatives
Reps Recommend 3-year Jail Term For Aviation minister
Tems Sets New Record On Billboard Hot 100 Chart
https://shorturl.fm/lRH62
https://shorturl.fm/RKpjC
https://shorturl.fm/1svyX
Good write-up, I am regular visitor of one?¦s site, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a long time.
Some truly interesting points you have written.Aided me a lot, just what I was looking for : D.
You made some nice points there. I looked on the internet for the subject matter and found most guys will go along with with your blog.
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your website and in accession capital to assert that I acquire actually enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I will be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently quickly.
Some truly tremendous work on behalf of the owner of this web site, absolutely outstanding content.
Great post. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! Very helpful information particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such info much. I was seeking this certain information for a long time. Thank you and good luck.
This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your excellent post. Also, I’ve shared your website in my social networks!
It is actually a great and useful piece of information. I am glad that you just shared this useful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.
Enjoyed examining this, very good stuff, appreciate it. “Management is nothing more than motivating other people.” by Lee Iacocca.
It is really a nice and useful piece of information. I am glad that you shared this useful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.
It’s best to take part in a contest for top-of-the-line blogs on the web. I will recommend this web site!
As I web-site possessor I believe the content material here is rattling great , appreciate it for your efforts. You should keep it up forever! Good Luck.
It’s really a cool and useful piece of information. I’m glad that you shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve read a few good stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how much effort you put to make such a great informative site.
Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.
Good – I should definitely pronounce, impressed with your site. I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs and related info ended up being truly easy to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it in the least. Quite unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or something, website theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate. Excellent task..
Hello there! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I truly enjoy reading your blog posts. Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same topics? Thanks a ton!
obviously like your web-site however you have to take a look at the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling issues and I to find it very troublesome to tell the reality on the other hand I will definitely come back again.
I¦ve recently started a website, the information you provide on this web site has helped me greatly. Thank you for all of your time & work.
I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this web site. Thanks , I¦ll try and check back more often. How frequently you update your website?
My brother recommended I may like this blog. He was entirely right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t believe simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!
Hi there! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!
Hi, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your website in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, fantastic blog!