Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Salisu Yusuf, has been hired to lead Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in the new season.
The club announced the appointment of Yusuf on Friday as their new technical adviser/head coach after ending their relationship with Nurudeen Aweroro during the week.
”We are delighted to announce the appointment of Coach Salisu Yusuf as the club’s new Technical Adviser,” the Ibadan club said in a statement.
Yusuf’s appointment comes 14 days before the start of the NPFL season in which Shooting Stars play hosts to new boys, Inter Lagos in the opening game of the campaign.
The club believes that Yusuf, who has worked with Rangers, Kano Pillars, Nasarawa United and the men’s national team, “will bring strong leadership, tactical expertise and a winning mentality to the Oluyole Warriors.”
”The club is confident that Coach Salisu Yusuf will bring strong leadership, tactical expertise and a winning mentality to the Oluyole Warriors as we pursue our ambitions across domestic and continental competitions,” the club stated.
Yusuf last worked as head coach of Benin Republic club, Coton Sport FC.