Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Sunshine Stars have named Abubakar Bala as their new head coach following the resignation of Kennedy Boboye.
Recall that Kennedy Boboye stepped down from the NPFL club due to concerns about management interference in his role. Since Boboye’s departure, assistant coach Bobola Akinfolarin has been managing the team.
Bala comes to Sunshine Stars with valuable experience, having previously coached Doma United in the Nigerian National League, and he has also worked with Niger Tornadoes, Kwara United, and Lobi Stars in the NPFL.
Kano Pillars Expects Positive Performance Against Shooting
Kano Pillars’ technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, expressed optimism about the team’s performance as they prepare for their upcoming match against Shooting Stars.
He noted that his squad has thrived in away games, and they are focused on securing maximum points in the matchday 17 fixture in Ibadan.
Abdallah emphasized the importance of support from fans and believed that the team’s comfortable playing style away from home would work to their advantage.
“We are going away and it seems our team is comfortable playing away,” Abdallah told Kano Pillars media.
“We are hoping and praying to get the much-needed support in the game to get the maximum points.”
Currently, Kano Pillars sit in seventh place on the league table with a total of 22 points.
Paul Bassey To Make New Signings At Akwa United
Akwa United chairman Paul Bassey has announced plans to enhance the team through new signings during the mid-season transfer window.
Recognizing the challenges the Promise Keepers have faced with a record of four wins, four draws, and eight losses over 16 NPFL matches, Bassey acknowledged the need for improvement.
The team currently ranks 19th in the NPFL table, prompting the departure of former coach Mohammed Babaganaru.
Amid that, Bassey has reassured fans that the side are actively looking to strengthen their roster in January to enhance their performance in the league.
“We are not happy with the performance of our players and we have started planning to strengthen the team when the mid-season transfer window opens in January,” Bassey told Akwa United’s media.