Cavaliers FC appoints Usman Shariff Abd’Allah as new Head Coach

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Benin Republic side, Cavaliers Sports Union announced the appointment of Usman Shariff Abd’Allah as the new head coach of Nikki Cavaliers FC with Nasiru Salisu joining as his assistant ahead of the upcoming season.

Coach Abd’Allah brings over 20 years of professional football experience, having managed prestigious clubs and worked with the Nigerian national team.

His wealth of tactical knowledge and proven leadership make him a significant addition to the Cavaliers’ technical team.

Assistant coach Nasiru Salisu, a graduate in sports management and a certified coach, will support the squad’s development with his expertise and dedication to player growth.

The official presentation of both coaches took place on Sunday, August 10 at the Nikki Imperial Palace and later at the Nikki Multi-Sports Stadium, where they were warmly received by club officials and fans.

Abdallah have experience with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nigeria National League (NNL).

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Cavaliers Sports Union announced the appointment of Usman Shariff Abd’Allah as the new head coach of Nikki Cavaliers FC with Nasiru Salisu joining as his assistant ahead of the upcoming season.

Coach Abd’Allah brings over 20 years of professional football experience, having managed prestigious clubs and worked with the Nigerian national team.

His wealth of tactical knowledge and proven leadership make him a significant addition to the Cavaliers’ technical team.

Assistant coach Nasiru Salisu, a graduate in sports management and a certified coach, will support the squad’s development with his expertise and dedication to player growth.

The official presentation of both coaches took place on Sunday, August 10 at the Nikki Imperial Palace and later at the Nikki Multi-Sports Stadium, where they were warmly received by club officials and fans.

Abdallah have experience with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nigeria National League (NNL).

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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