Ikorodu United capture Okpodu

By Daily Sports on March 19, 2016

Coach Sam Okpodu on Friday completed his signing as head coach of newly promoted side, Ikorodu United for the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

The former Warri Wolves coach will assume duty officially in the side’s NPFL matchday 8 clash at Nasarawa United at adopted home in Makurdi.

The interim coach, Edema Benson now designated assistant coach will take charge of the side’s matchday 7 clash against Giwa FC on Sunday at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos.

An official of the side, Tunde Ayoola said the side went for Okpodu because of his exposure and wealth of experience in the round leather game.

“I must tell you right away that it’s a done deal coach Sam Okpodu has signed with us as head coach today (Friday) in Lagos exactly 16.55 hours.

“Officially he is the head coach of Ikorodu United for the ongoing top flight domestic league season.

“Okpodu will assume full charge of the side in NPFL matchday 8 clash at Nasarawa United in Makurdi.

“Coach Edema Benson will oversee Ikorodu United matchday 7 tie against Giwa FC on Sunday in Lagos.

“Coach Benson was an interim coach and has been reassigned as assistant to the head coach, Okpodu.

“Of course, the management mandated Okpodu to stabilise the team, pick one of the continental tickets or worst case scenario finish the season among the top four teams.

“The mandates are not tough ones given the pedigree of coach Okpodu and that could have been the reason he appended his signatures without hesitation,” said Ayoola to supersport.com.

Ikorodu United have five points in their kitty from possible 18 in the six-week old top flight though with a game to spare at champions, Enyimba. © supersport.com

•Photo shows Coach Sam Okpodu.

Source Daily Sports

Posted March 19, 2016


 

You may also like...
Infantino writes Pinnick, congatulates Yobo

Aubameyang Shines As Arsenal Beat Everton

CAF elections: Nwosu backs Amaju

Mascherano heads to China

Chukwueze: Villa king struggling at San Siro

Hazard laziest player I’ve seen – Mikel

 

Latest News Newcastle intensify Boniface pursuit I’ll be a Real Madrid fan for life -Ancelotti Alexander-Arnold move won't spoil title party - Van Dijk Awoniyi has 'urgent' surgery after abdominal injury Djokovic and Murray split after six months Aruna leads Nigerian contingent to World Championships CKC leads other schools into the zonal finals of 2025 ANSSI Real Madrid want Alonso in place for Club World Cup 'Suffering makes us strong' - Barcelona joy despite Mbappe record 'A pricey forearm swing? Champions League all that matters for Chelsea' Amorim admits he may have to leave if poor form continues Beckham tells Minnesota United to 'show a little respect

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,467 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,619 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,629 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,248 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,234 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,230 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (44,026 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,577 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,677 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,309 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,753 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,177 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media