FROM DUGOUT TO DOORSTEP: ALUMA, SANNI, IKHENOBA PAY THE PRICE AS NPFL CLUBS RUN OUT OF PATIENCE

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By Oluseyi Adedire
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The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) witnessed a dramatic shake-up on the technical benches as three head coaches were suspended by their respective clubs following Matchday Seven fixtures.
Warri Wolves Dismiss Aluma Napoleon After Home Defeat
Warri Wolves became the first to act, relieving Head Coach Aluma Napoleon of his duties after the club’s disappointing home loss to Shooting Stars Sports Club on Matchday Six in Ozoro.
Napoleon, who led Wolves back to NPFL after four years have managed to secure only seven points from six matches, a return the Delta State Sports Commission deemed below expectations.
In a twist, interim coach Jonny Austin guided the team to an impressive away victory at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, defeating Barau FC in his first game in charge.
Kwara United Part Ways with Tunde Sanni
At Kwara United, Head Coach Tunde Sanni became the second casualty after the club’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup against Asante Kotoko in Abeokuta.
Despite delivering the first major trophy in the club’s history - the President Federation Cup last season; Sanni had reportedly been under pressure due to inconsistent domestic form.
Following a 1–0 home defeat to Abia Warriors on Sunday, the club’s management directed him to step down immediately, with Ashifat Suleiman appointed to take temporary charge of the Harmony Boys.
Edo Sports Commission Suspends Bendel Insurance Boss Greg Ikhenoba
In Benin City, the Edo State Sports Commission approved the suspension of Bendel Insurance Head Coach Greg Ikhenoba after a run of six points from seven matches.
The suspension, effective Monday, October 6, 2025, paved the way for former player and assistant coach Baldwin Bazuaye to take over as head of the technical crew.
Fans’ Reacts: “Respect the Profession”
Football fans have condemned the wave of early-season dismissals, urging club administrators to uphold contractual agreements and exercise patience with their coaches.
A fan said, “The league is a marathon, not a sprint. It is unfair and counterproductive to dismiss coaches after just seven matches. Stability breeds success.”
With the NPFL season still in its early stages, the recent managerial changes highlight the growing impatience among club owners and the increasing pressure for immediate results on the Nigerian top-flight sidelines.

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