Let’s not rekindle this. We have already made our points. The excuse of supporting our own is baseless.

Clementoke:
Why NFF made Yobo Eagles’ assistant coach – Pinnick

President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has given reasons for Joseph Yobo’s appointment as Super Eagles assistant coach.

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of the NFF to pick Yobo, a former captain of the national team, as Gernot Rohr’s assistant.

Even some of Yobo’s fellow ex-internationals questioned the 2013 AFCON winner’s experience and qualification for the Eagles job.

But Pinnick, in an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Yobo’s appointment was a unanimous decision of the NFF’s Executive Committee.


“The NFF is very excited with his appointment and will take it as a responsibility to ensure that he gets the requisite (coaching) qualifications at the highest level,” Pinnick stated.

“That’s how Stephen Keshi started. Who says Yobo can’t be the next Nigerian to win the the AFCON as player and coach?

“FIFA stipulates that the head coach and first assistant coach must have coaching licences. Yobo is not the first assistant coach.


“The idea is that we want to nurture and condition him to provide leadership and mentorship for the young team, using the Nigerian factor, which Gernot (Right) cannot provide.

“He’s played for some of Europe’s big clubs, won the AFCON and he is one of our most-capped players ever. So, we should back him to succeed.”

Pinnick added that Yobo’s former teammate at Everton, Mikel Arteta, began coaching immediately on retirement in 2016, despite not having the experience, and rose through the ranks to become Arsenal’s manager.


“When Yobo was at Everton, Arteta was on the bench. But he began his coaching career as an assistant at Manchester City when he retired. Today, he is the Arsenal manager and one of the top coaches in England. So, we should learn to support our own.
“Are we going to keep relying on foreigners all the time?” He said.

Source : The Punch

20 December 2019
HOW MIKEL ARTETA WENT FROM COACHING WALES U16 TO ARSENAL MANAGER

By Gareth Rogers

Mikel Arteta has been confirmed as Arsenal manager and is the latest FAW UEFA Pro Licence coach to take a Premier League top job.

The Spaniard, who was a terrace hero at Arsenal and Everton, joins fellow FAW educated coach, Chris Wilder, of Sheffield United, at English football’s top table.

When the stylish midfielder first turned-up at Dragon Park, to start the 2015 FAW UEFA A Licence course, he was still an important Arsenal player.

But, as part of his A Licence learning, the Basque born star came to Dragon Park in November 2015, to coach the Wales U16 squad which went on to win the Victory Shield, inspired by current senior internationala Ethan Ampadu and Rabbi Matondo.

Once he’d completed his UEFA A Licence course, Arteta joined former Arsenal teammates Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg in the Pro Licence cohort of 2017.

Also on that course was Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool assistant Pep Ljinders, Newport County manager Mike Flynn and Connah’s Quay Nomads boss Andy Morrison.

Throughout this time, Arteta continued to cut his coaching teeth at Arsenal Academy, where his work helped him complete the requirements of the FAW UEFA Pro Licence.

Once he retired from playing, the former Spain U21 international joined-up with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

In January 2017, the Man City assistant manager welcomed his fellow FAW Pro Licence students to the Etihad Stadium to watch the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur and observe training sessions and presentations led by Guardiola and his staff.

Arteta also delivered practical and theory sessions at the FAW National Coaches Conference in 2016 and 2017.

Chidera Ejuke starts for Heerenven away at Vitesse Arnhem in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Game kicks off in 15 mins.


King Kong, William Troost Ekong starts for Udinese vs Juventus destroyers, Hellas Verona in the Serie A. Game kicks off in 30mins.

People actually think City are gonna be banned

https://twitter.com/MEDIOVON/status/1228788075624615936?s=19

Clementoke:
Why NFF made Yobo Eagles’ assistant coach – Pinnick

President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has given reasons for Joseph Yobo’s appointment as Super Eagles assistant coach.

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of the NFF to pick Yobo, a former captain of the national team, as Gernot Rohr’s assistant.

Even some of Yobo’s fellow ex-internationals questioned the 2013 AFCON winner’s experience and qualification for the Eagles job.

But Pinnick, in an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Yobo’s appointment was a unanimous decision of the NFF’s Executive Committee.


“The NFF is very excited with his appointment and will take it as a responsibility to ensure that he gets the requisite (coaching) qualifications at the highest level,” Pinnick stated.

“That’s how Stephen Keshi started. Who says Yobo can’t be the next Nigerian to win the the AFCON as player and coach?

“FIFA stipulates that the head coach and first assistant coach must have coaching licences. Yobo is not the first assistant coach.


“The idea is that we want to nurture and condition him to provide leadership and mentorship for the young team, using the Nigerian factor, which Gernot (Right) cannot provide.

“He’s played for some of Europe’s big clubs, won the AFCON and he is one of our most-capped players ever. So, we should back him to succeed.”

Pinnick added that Yobo’s former teammate at Everton, Mikel Arteta, began coaching immediately on retirement in 2016, despite not having the experience, and rose through the ranks to become Arsenal’s manager.


“When Yobo was at Everton, Arteta was on the bench. But he began his coaching career as an assistant at Manchester City when he retired. Today, he is the Arsenal manager and one of the top coaches in England. So, we should learn to support our own.
“Are we going to keep relying on foreigners all the time?” He said.

Source : The Punch

I think the bolded now clears the air on Yobo's role with the team..

Overall it seems like the idea is to integrate Yobo into the team for now, then send him on a coaching course and make him head coach . At least with a coaching certificate, people can't say he isn't qualified for the job...

Chidera Ejuke scores for Heerenveen

Chidera Ejuke scores!!!!!

Bags his 8th league goal and 9th of the season as he has helped Heerenven pull level away at Vitesse Arnhem. 2-2 now after 35 mins in the first half.

Subzero047:
People actually think City are gonna be banned

https://twitter.com/MEDIOVON/status/1228788075624615936?s=19

If they like , let them hire Harvey Spectre and Mike Ross, they are not getting out of this mess without getting at least a year of the ban

timay:


If they like , let them hire Harvey Spectre and Mike Ross, they are not getting out of this mess without getting at least a year of the ban

Watch and learn bro

Danielnino00:


I think the bolded now clears the air on Yobo's role with the team..

Overall it seems like the idea is to integrate Yobo into the team for now, then send him on a coaching course and make him head coach . At least with a coaching certificate, people can't say he isn't qualified for the job...

Pinnick confirms his lack of qualifications but dismisses it saying only the first assistant needs qualifications.

Yobo would just be doing apprenticeship.

It takes several years to get the needed qualifications.

TheSuperNerd:
Chidera Ejuke scores!!!!!

Bags his 8th league goal and 9th of the season as he has helped Heerenven pull level away at Vitesse Arnhem. 2-2 now after 35 mins in the first half.

It's about time this guy got a call up...
Don't u think ??

tbaba1234:


Pinnick confirms his lack of qualifications but dismisses it saying only the first assistant needs qualifications.

Yobo would just be doing apprenticeship.

It takes several years to get the needed qualifications.

At least it clears the air on his actual role with the team.
There's no need to grumble again...

Danielnino00:


It's about time this guy got a call up...
Don't u think ??

I agree but who will you drop from the team?

TheSuperNerd:
Chidera Ejuke scores!!!!!

Bags his 8th league goal and 9th of the season as he has helped Heerenven pull level away at Vitesse Arnhem. 2-2 now after 35 mins in the first half.

If I don’t see this guy on rohr next list and I see Samuel Kalu I will be angry

At least I will be happy seeing this guy seems I might not see my nwakaeme

Subzero047:
People actually think City are gonna be banned

https://twitter.com/MEDIOVON/status/1228788075624615936?s=19

City have been banned from the champions league nah and I don’t think anything can be done about this

Make we Dey see sha

Clementoke:
Why NFF made Yobo Eagles’ assistant coach – Pinnick

President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has given reasons for Joseph Yobo’s appointment as Super Eagles assistant coach.

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of the NFF to pick Yobo, a former captain of the national team, as Gernot Rohr’s assistant.

Even some of Yobo’s fellow ex-internationals questioned the 2013 AFCON winner’s experience and qualification for the Eagles job.

But Pinnick, in an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Yobo’s appointment was a unanimous decision of the NFF’s Executive Committee.


“The NFF is very excited with his appointment and will take it as a responsibility to ensure that he gets the requisite (coaching) qualifications at the highest level,” Pinnick stated.

“That’s how Stephen Keshi started. Who says Yobo can’t be the next Nigerian to win the the AFCON as player and coach?

“FIFA stipulates that the head coach and first assistant coach must have coaching licences. Yobo is not the first assistant coach.


“The idea is that we want to nurture and condition him to provide leadership and mentorship for the young team, using the Nigerian factor, which Gernot (Right) cannot provide.

“He’s played for some of Europe’s big clubs, won the AFCON and he is one of our most-capped players ever. So, we should back him to succeed.”

Pinnick added that Yobo’s former teammate at Everton, Mikel Arteta, began coaching immediately on retirement in 2016, despite not having the experience, and rose through the ranks to become Arsenal’s manager.


“When Yobo was at Everton, Arteta was on the bench. But he began his coaching career as an assistant at Manchester City when he retired. Today, he is the Arsenal manager and one of the top coaches in England. So, we should learn to support our own.
“Are we going to keep relying on foreigners all the time?” He said.

Source : The Punch

Please who then is the 1st assistant Coach?

Awaziem starts

Don’t think this should be a news anymore as dude had already claim a spot in the first team

I hope leganes sign him up permanent and they do escape relegation also

andrewbaba44:
Awaziem starts

Don’t think this should be a news anymore as dude had already claim a spot in the first team

I hope leganes sign him up permanent and they do escape relegation also

why is Omeruo not dressed

andrewbaba44:
Awaziem starts

Don’t think this should be a news anymore as dude had already claim a spot in the first team

I hope leganes sign him up permanent and they do escape relegation also

why is Omeruo not dressed?

tbaba1234:


I agree but who will you drop from the team?

Kalu

Clementoke:


Please who then is the 1st assistant Coach?

Salisu Yusuf

andrewbaba44:


City have been banned from the champions league nah and I don’t think anything can be done about this

Make we Dey see sha

Uefa will be bamboozled with documents, Man city is not the first club to cheat on FFP, Madrid and Barca have done it so why is Man city the scapegoat

We have a case there

Subzero047:


Uefa will be bamboozled with documents, Man city is not the first club to cheat on FFP, Madrid and Barca have done it so why is Man city the scapegoat

We have a case there

Yes bro Madrid and Barca have done so also and also psg self

zuchyblink:
why is Omeruo not dressed?

Kenneth is injured nah

Kenneth is one of the first name in the lineup

andrewbaba44:


Yes bro Madrid and Barca have done so also and also psg self

Chelsea and currently Everton is doing it

FFP is crap

Subzero047:


Chelsea and currently Everton is doing it

FFP is crap

Don’t really know of Everton and Chelsea sha

But you see Madrid Barca and psg na baba

andrewbaba44:


Don’t really know of Everton and Chelsea sha

But you see Madrid Barca and psg na baba

Chelsea did it during the early Abrahimovic days and Everton are currently doing it under their billionaire Iranian owner

Wonder how much Everton earn to spend 200 million in the last two windows?

Clementoke:
Why NFF made Yobo Eagles’ assistant coach – Pinnick

President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has given reasons for Joseph Yobo’s appointment as Super Eagles assistant coach.

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of the NFF to pick Yobo, a former captain of the national team, as Gernot Rohr’s assistant.

Even some of Yobo’s fellow ex-internationals questioned the 2013 AFCON winner’s experience and qualification for the Eagles job.

But Pinnick, in an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Yobo’s appointment was a unanimous decision of the NFF’s Executive Committee.


“The NFF is very excited with his appointment and will take it as a responsibility to ensure that he gets the requisite (coaching) qualifications at the highest level,” Pinnick stated.

“That’s how Stephen Keshi started. Who says Yobo can’t be the next Nigerian to win the the AFCON as player and coach?

“FIFA stipulates that the head coach and first assistant coach must have coaching licences. Yobo is not the first assistant coach.


“The idea is that we want to nurture and condition him to provide leadership and mentorship for the young team, using the Nigerian factor, which Gernot (Right) cannot provide.

“He’s played for some of Europe’s big clubs, won the AFCON and he is one of our most-capped players ever. So, we should back him to succeed.”

Pinnick added that Yobo’s former teammate at Everton, Mikel Arteta, began coaching immediately on retirement in 2016, despite not having the experience, and rose through the ranks to become Arsenal’s manager.


“When Yobo was at Everton, Arteta was on the bench. But he began his coaching career as an assistant at Manchester City when he retired. Today, he is the Arsenal manager and one of the top coaches in England. So, we should learn to support our own.
“Are we going to keep relying on foreigners all the time?” He said.

Source : The Punch

So he's just a cheerleader, is that what Mr Pinnick is trying to tell us? Tot Kanu have been doing that well tho

tbaba1234:


I agree but who will you drop from the team?

Kalu

Curtisaxel7:


The thing tire me oh. Very soon they will start reporting when Chukwueze traps the ball.

E just tire me. That Supernerd guy should be a professional hypeman.

This boy, you're making me laugh so hard in another person's house . But very apt point though

Subzero047:


Chelsea did it during the early Abrahimovic days and Everton are currently doing it under their billionaire Iranian owner

Wonder how much Everton earn to spend 200 million in the last two windows?

Lols

That’s true sha

jihday:
Kalu

I don’t know why they are scared to call kalu

Should this even be a question self ?