NFF Appoints Aliyu Zubairu As Flying Eagles Head Coach

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Aliyu Zubairu as the new head coach of the country’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles.

Zubairu’s appointment, which takes effect immediately, follows his impressive achievements as the head coach of El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.

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Under his leadership, the club clinched the prestigious President Federation Cup in June, triumphing over Abia Warriors FC in a thrilling final held in Lagos.

Beyond this cup victory, Zubairu also played a pivotal role in guiding El-Kanemi Warriors to promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), further solidifying his reputation as a skilled and capable coach.

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In his new role, Zubairu faces the immediate challenge of assembling and preparing a competitive squad for the upcoming WAFU B U-20 Championship.

This tournament, scheduled to take place in Togo between October and November 2024, is a crucial event as it will determine the zone’s representative for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

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