Ajibolade Appointed Head Of NNL Super 8 Technical Study Team

The Nigerian National League (NNL) has announced the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade, the head coach of Beyond Limits Football Club based in Remo, Ogun State, as the chairman of the ‘Technical Study Team’ for the upcoming NNL Super 8 tournament.

Joining Ajibolade in this significant role will be Okechukwu Ejeh, the head coach of Abia Comets FC in Umuahia, and Aminu Musa, head coach of FC Basira, Lafia, who will serve as supporting members of the team.

NNL Chairman George Aluo emphasized the selection of the coaches, highlighting their impressive performances during the regular season. “We carefully identified these coaches based on their outstanding performance,” Aluo stated. “Their technical insights will be valuable to all clubs ahead of the new campaign. This initiative aligns with international standards, and as the most important league in the country, the NNL is committed to adopting best practices.”

The NNL Super Eight is scheduled to take place from July 5 to July 12 in Asaba, Delta State. This week-long tournament will showcase the top eight teams vying for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The teams competing in the tournament include Doma FC, Wikki Tourists, Barau FC, Yobe Desert Stars, Kun Khalifa FC, Warri Wolves, Crown FC, and Osun United.

The creation of this technical study initiative is part of the NNL’s broader strategy to enhance coaching standards, match analysis, and overall club development within Nigeria’s second-tier football league.

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Ajibolade and his team will be responsible for analyzing all matches played during the Super Eight and compiling a comprehensive technical report that will be presented and discussed at the NNL Pre-Season Seminar, which is set to take place ahead of the 2025/2026 season.