Highly respected indigenous tactician, Aliyu Zubairu has explained why he decided to leave Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.
Sports247 reports that Zubairu, who is also currently the head coach of Nigeria’s youth national team, Flying Eagles, announced his shock decision to quit El-Ka in a widely circulated press release on Tuesday evening.
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Zubairu pointed out that he decided to move on because his contract with the Bornu State-owned club had come to an end, and he feels satisfied with everything that he achieved for the club within the two years that his agreed tenure in Maiduguri lasted.
Zubairu’a statement read in part: “I’ve decided not to renew my contract, which expires at the end of my two-year (agreement).
“This decision stems from my confidence that I’ve made a meaningful contribution to the club’s growth and development.
In my habitual self, it’s time to move on to the next chapter of my career.”
The soft-spoken gaffer, who will now concentrate on trying to win the FIFA U20 World Cup with the Flying Eagles this October in Chile, listed some of the achievements he had during his time in Maiduguri.
He added, “From representing this club as a player to promoting it to the elite league as a coach, winning the President Federation Cup (FA Cup) and sustaining its status in the NPFL, it’s truly been an honour to represent this esteemed badge of Borno State.”
Aliyu Zubairu also expressed appreciation to the government of Bornu State, various officials and everyone who made his stay with El-Kanemi Warriors highly memorable.
“I’ve worked alongside a supportive management, hardworking technical crew and talented players whose contributions led to our remarkable success,” Zubairu stated in part.
Sports247 can further reveal that Zubairu (aka Mr Stability), who is an indigene of Ilorin in Kwara State, had previously coached Wikki Tourist of Bauchi and Gombe United in both the top-flight NPFL and lower cadre Nigerian National League (NNL).
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