The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles B (otherwise known as CHAN team) as well as the U23 (Olympics) team.

Yusuf, who was Head Coach of the Super Eagles B when the team emerged runner-up of the African Nations Championship in Morocco in 2018, will work with Kennedy Boboye (Assistant Coach); Fatai Osho (Assistant Coach); Abubakar Bala Mohammed (Assistant Coach); Fidelis Ikechukwu (Assistant Coach); Eboboritse Uwejamomere (Match Analyst) and Ike Shorounmu (Goalkeepers’ Trainer) and Suleiman Shuaibu (Goalkeepers’ Trainer 2).

In other appointments, Ladan Bosso retains his position as Head Coach of the U20 Boys. He will work with former U17 Head Coach, Fatai Amao (Assistant Coach); Oladuni Oyekale (Assistant Coach); Jolomi Atune Alli (Assistant Coach) and; Baruwa Olatunji Abideen (Goalkeepers’ Trainer).

For the U17 Boys, Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade was named Head Coach. He will work with Ahmad Lawal Dankoli (Assistant Coach); Omoniyi Haruna Ilerika (Assistant Coach); Yemi Daniel (Assistant Coach) and; Mohammed Nasiru Isah (Goalkeepers’ Trainer). Ugbade captained Nigeria’s first cadet team that won the FIFA U16 World Cup in China in 1985.

For the U13/15 Boys known as Future Eagles, Patrick Bassey will be Head Coach and will work with Abdullahi Tyabo Umar (Assistant Coach); Mohammed Kalli Kachalla (Assistant Coach); Ifeanyi Uba (Assistant Coach); Alh. Mohammed Kwairanga (Assistant Coach) and; Abubakar Abdullahi (Goalkeepers’ Trainer).

The NFF also stated that a new Head Coach for the Super Eagles will be announced and officially unveiled once the processes for his engagement and contract-signing are concluded.

The NFF Executive Committee has also approved the recommendation of the Technical & Development Sub-Committee for the new Head Coach to work with Coach Salisu Yusuf (whenever he is available from Super Eagles B/U23 Team duties) as 1^st Assistant. Former Nigeria international Finidi George will be 2^nd Assistant, with Usman Abdallah as 3^rd Assistant. Eboboritse Uwejamomere will be the Match Analyst and another former Nigeria international, Ike Shorounmu will be the Goalkeepers’ Trainer.     

The former Sunshine Stars, Plateau United and Abia Warriors tactician made this known in an interview, during a visit to Portharcourt for the game between Rivers United and Kano Pillars.

“It is a big match, the two teams are first and second so I expect the game to be on TV.”

The Promise Keepers returned to the top of the table with a 3-1 win against Heartland on Thursday in Uyo.

The former Aiteo Cup Champions currently with 49 points, now top the Sai Masu Gida Boys with one point ahead of this weekend’s cracker in Kaduna.

Things are talking a positive turn as many sources in Uyo are suggesting that Samson Gbadebo could be back for the game against Adamawa United next week.

The consistent Gbadebo is currently injured and has missed games against Wikki Tourists and Heartland. The club’s best centre-back will also play no part in the top of the table clash with Kano Pillars on Sunday.

As of now, it is understood that the defender has been doing everything in his power in order to make an early return. Gbadebo has been training extremely hard over the last few days in order to make a swift recovery and reports suggest that the centre-back could potentially feature against Adamawa United at the Nest of Champions.

Akwa United are on top of the NPFL log with 49 points from 26 games.

Following Akwa United’s 2-1 victory over Abia Warriors at the weekend, head coach Kennedy Boboye has hinted that his boys are charged up to record their second win of the season when they engage Kwara United in Ilorin on Wednesday.

Coach Boboye who heaped praises on his players after their first win of the season explained that the victory over his former team was a divine turnaround that his team needed to kick start their campaign.

In an exclusive interview with the club’s official website www.akwaunitedfc.com Boboye revealed that his team is on course for more victories.

“Our victory over Abia Warriors is a big motivation for us and it’s coming at the right time. We are determined to build on that win as we continue to push for more victories.

“The celebration of that victory ended after the match and our concentration and focus is now on Wednesday’s match against Kwara United.

“Last season, Kwara United came to Uyo and picked all three points. Due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic we didn’t have the opportunity of playing the return fixture, that is why this game is very important and trust me, we are on a special mission to Ilorin.

“It’s interesting to see that teams are picking vital points away from home, and we don’t want to miss out on it. Hopefully, we will pick all three points and record our first away win this season in Ilorin on Wednesday” Boboye conclude.

With one win, one draw and one defeat in their opening three matches, the Promise Keepers are 11th on the NPFL table with 4 points and will take on Kwara United in mid-week on Match-day 4.

In the last eight meetings between the two sides, Akwa United and Kwara United have recorded three wins apiece while two of those encounters ended in stalemate.