According to a family source, the Golden Eaglets assistant coach has communicated his resignation to the management of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side.

“He has communicated his decision to leave Vandrezzer FC to the club management. It was a tough decision, he loves the Vandrezzer FC project and he has been committed and professional since he joined the team.

“He has to leave to focus on his future, also Vandrezzer FC can make their coaching decision. He is making the sacrifices because he wishes the club success,” the source divulged.

Olanrewaju joined Vandrezzer FC in 2021 and he was part of the historical squad that won the club’s first title, when they emerged as Lagos FA Cup champions last year.

He was announced as the club’s Interim head coach when he returned from the 2022 U17 WAFU Cup in June. He was able to stabilize the team and retained their NNL status.

The former Crown FC and Kwara United midfielder has previously worked at MFM FC and Magate FC.

Vandrezzer FC first assistant coach, Yemi Olanrewaju has been appointed as assistant coach of the Under 17 Boys, Golden Eaglets by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

In a release made available by the media department of the NFF, the Osun State born coach will assist Nduka Ugbade who is the Head Coach.

It will be recalled, Coach Yema just returned from Europe where he recently finished his coaching course and is now a UEFA C license holder equivalent to CAF B.

Coach Yema started his career with Nationwide League side Magate FC before joining Nigeria Professional Football League side (NPFL), MFM as first assistant coach under Coach Tony Bolus.

Having seen the qualities of coach Yema, he was captured by Nigeria National League side Vandrezzer FC and has since won the 2021 Lagos State FA Cup.

His humility, eyes for raw talents will indeed be of help to Nduka Ugbade as the most successful team in the world, U-17 will hope to return to glory.

Issa Gata, who was introduced in the 46th minute was a thorn in the defence of the Nigeria National League side, and in the 82nd minute, he controlled a pass perfectly, displaced his marker and slotted to the right of goalkeeper Adeniyi Adejare in goal for Crown FC.

The match started on a high tempo, with the two teams showing determination and seriousness, but early mistakes denied Kwara United FC a first half lead.

The duo of Michael Ohanu and Alao Dabani, with the support from Jide Fatokun, Agboola Joshua and Ufere Chinedu put up ocassional breakthroughs, but failed to combine well at the last touch.

Two changes in the 46th minute, Gata coming in for Joshua Agboola and Nweke coming in for Ufere added to the bite in the middle, as Kwara United FC sustained pressure on Crown FC which made ocassional forays in Kwara United defence.

Kabir was also brought in much later, as he assisted in creating more openings in the defence of Crown FC, but the opportunities were never utilised.

The Ogbomosho side looked to have exhausted their energy towards the end of the game, and resort to committing fouls.

With the win, Kwara United FC will take on Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Lobi Stars, which also recorded a lone goal win over Remo Stars.

The semi-final tie comes up tomorrow by 4.00pm, at the Main-Bowl of the Otunda Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, and will see two Kwara coaches, Abdullahi Biffo for Kwara United and Kabir Dogo of Lobi Stars leading their teams against each other.

Crown had in the first leg beat the Saraki Boys 1-0 at the Kwara Stadium Complex, in October.

ABS Ilorin FC Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka, who confirmed the match said it is scheduled for 3:00 p.m at the Soun Stadium, Ogbomoso.

Chukwuemeka also disclosed that the Yomi Elijah tutored side will battle Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Sunshine Stars of Akure on Monday in Ilorin.

Sunshine Stars will not be in action this weekend despite the commencement of the 2019/2020 NPFL season following the postponement of their fixture with Rangers International, who are involved in the CAF Confederation Cup competition.

According to Chukwuemeka, the match will begin from 8:00 a.m at the 18,000 capacity Kwara Stadium complex.

It would be recalled that the management of Nigeria National League (NNL), had announced on Thursday that it has postponed the league commencement date by 21 days.

The NNL was originally scheduled to kick off by Friday, Nov. 1, but it will now begin from Nov. 22.