Sunshine Stars' head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote and other top coaches in the Nigeria Premier League have won different awards in the inaugural NAIJA LEAGUE MANAGERS AWARDS.
The NAIJA LEAGUE MANAGERS AWARDS is an initiative of the leading websites on the Nigeria Premier League, naijapremierleague.net and naijaligue.blogspot.com.
Both websites have made significant contribution to the growth of the NPL.
Other winners include Dolphins' manager, Stanley Eguma, former Enyimba boss, Okey Emordi and former Bukola Babes coach, Festus Allen, who won two awards.
Former Super Eagles' coaches, Shuaibu Amodu and Adegboye Onigbinde, who managed different teams in the league will be inducted into the Hall of Fame category.
Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Ojeikere Aikhoje told journalists in Lagos that the awards was instituted to celebrate managers in Nigeria's top flight.
"It's our own unique way of honouring the managers who have always been ignored despite their achievements," he said.
Aikhoje stated the awards will be presented at match venues when the NPL resumes in January.
The Winners:
∙Manager of the Year:
Gbenga Ogunbote (Sunshine Stars)
∙ Manager of NPL Champions:
Stanley Eguma (Dolphins)
∙Rookie Manager of the Year or (Best New Manager):
Festus Allen (Bukola Babes)
∙Longest Unbeaten Run:
Festus Allen (Bukola Babes)
∙Best Nigerian Manager in Continental Competition:
Okey Emordi
∙Hall Of Fame
Shaibu Amodu
Adegboye Onigbinde
Thursday, December 22, 2011
3SC release Gbolahan Salami
Nigeria Premier League (NPL) side, 3SC have parted ways with Under23 Eagles’ striker, Gbolahan Salami.
An official of the club, who spoke to SuperSport.com in an anonymous capacity, revealed that Salami was released on Wednesday to continue his career elsewhere.
The reasons for laying off the former Sunshine Stars’ attacking winger are based on his record of misconduct and insubordination in last season’s campaign.
“Yes I can confirm to you that Gbolahan Salami has been released by 3SC,” began the club official. “The decision was taken yesterday (Wednesday) to allow the player go and seek contract at another club since his services are no longer required at 3SC.
“There is no doubt that Gbolahan is a fine player but his failure to balance it with his behaviour could ruin his career. Last season he was one of the players that had a high record of indiscipline behaviour on and off the pitch as well as cases of insubordination. So we don’t want to keep him because we feel he might incite other players against the club,” SuperSport.com was told.
In September this year, the 20-year-old striker had a three-year deal worth R2.5 million with South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns terminated.
Salami featured only in pre-season games for the Brazilians and attempts to farm him out on loan to another South African side, Maritzburg United fell through.
But the striker has been recently linked with NPL side, Warri Wolves.
Nigeria Premier League (NPL) side, 3SC have parted ways with Under23 Eagles’ striker, Gbolahan Salami.
An official of the club, who spoke to SuperSport.com in an anonymous capacity, revealed that Salami was released on Wednesday to continue his career elsewhere.
The reasons for laying off the former Sunshine Stars’ attacking winger are based on his record of misconduct and insubordination in last season’s campaign.
“Yes I can confirm to you that Gbolahan Salami has been released by 3SC,” began the club official. “The decision was taken yesterday (Wednesday) to allow the player go and seek contract at another club since his services are no longer required at 3SC.
“There is no doubt that Gbolahan is a fine player but his failure to balance it with his behaviour could ruin his career. Last season he was one of the players that had a high record of indiscipline behaviour on and off the pitch as well as cases of insubordination. So we don’t want to keep him because we feel he might incite other players against the club,” SuperSport.com was told.
In September this year, the 20-year-old striker had a three-year deal worth R2.5 million with South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns terminated.
Salami featured only in pre-season games for the Brazilians and attempts to farm him out on loan to another South African side, Maritzburg United fell through.
But the striker has been recently linked with NPL side, Warri Wolves.
Kano Pillars put Yusuf on alert
Immediate past Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Salisu Yusuf, has been placed on alert by Kano Pillars after it emerged that their current head coach, Ladan Bosso is courted by Wikki Tourists.
SuperSport.com has been informed that the coach (Yusuf) has been approached after reports linked Bosso to Bauchi-based side, Wikki Tourists ahead of the 2011/2012 Nigeria Premier League (NPL) season.
Kano Pillars have opted to put Yusuf on stand-by due to his track record at the club before he left the side in January this year to team up with the Super Eagles under the tenure of Samson Siasia.
The club are also considering the former Lobi Stars’ coach on the grounds that he will settle down within a short time before the league season kicks off on January 7, 2012.
“Salisu Yusuf has been told to get ready in case Ladan Bosso leaves. We believe that Yusuf will come in straight because he already knows the workings at Kano Pillars, as we won’t have to start all over again. He also knows more than 90 percent of the players because he has worked with them.
“We have been hearing reports about Bosso going to Enyimba and more recently Wikki Tourists. So we won’t take chances and that’s why Salisu Yusuf is being put on stand-by should in case Bosso decides to leave,” a top official of the club told SuperSport.com.
Yusuf’s last game in charge of Kano Pillars before joining the Super Eagles’ backroom staff was a 1 – 0 win over Enugu Rangers last season.
He was assistant to Kadiri Ikhana in the 2007/2008 season when Kano Pillars won their first league title.
Kano Pillars will start off their campaign in the NPL next term when they play host to Niger Tornadoes on January 8.
SuperSport.com has been informed that the coach (Yusuf) has been approached after reports linked Bosso to Bauchi-based side, Wikki Tourists ahead of the 2011/2012 Nigeria Premier League (NPL) season.
Kano Pillars have opted to put Yusuf on stand-by due to his track record at the club before he left the side in January this year to team up with the Super Eagles under the tenure of Samson Siasia.
The club are also considering the former Lobi Stars’ coach on the grounds that he will settle down within a short time before the league season kicks off on January 7, 2012.
“Salisu Yusuf has been told to get ready in case Ladan Bosso leaves. We believe that Yusuf will come in straight because he already knows the workings at Kano Pillars, as we won’t have to start all over again. He also knows more than 90 percent of the players because he has worked with them.
“We have been hearing reports about Bosso going to Enyimba and more recently Wikki Tourists. So we won’t take chances and that’s why Salisu Yusuf is being put on stand-by should in case Bosso decides to leave,” a top official of the club told SuperSport.com.
Yusuf’s last game in charge of Kano Pillars before joining the Super Eagles’ backroom staff was a 1 – 0 win over Enugu Rangers last season.
He was assistant to Kadiri Ikhana in the 2007/2008 season when Kano Pillars won their first league title.
Kano Pillars will start off their campaign in the NPL next term when they play host to Niger Tornadoes on January 8.
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