{
  "id": 2564691,
  "title": "NNL: Sokoto United to resume training August 24 ahead of new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/nnl-sokoto-united-to-resume-training-august-24-ahead-of-new-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:34:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/nnl-sokoto-united-to-resume-training-august-24-ahead-of-new-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sokoto United FC has announced that pre-season preparations will resume on August 24th in anticipation of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League season. This announcement was made in an official statement signed by the club's Media Manager, Abdulsalam Ibrahim Imam. All coaches and retained players are expected to report by the resumption date, while the club will also begin trials for new players to bolster their squad. It's important to note that only players officially invited by the club are expected to attend the trials, with those arriving uninvited responsible for their own expenses. The management has urged all players and coaches to return to training fully prepared, focused, and committed for a successful 2026-27 campaign.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NPFL: Olanrewaju reveals Rivers United’s ambition for 2026/27 season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/npfl-olanrewaju-reveals-rivers-uniteds-ambition-for-2026-27-season",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:30:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}