Bayelsa names Abdul Maikaba as United FC coach, targets premier league return

The Bayelsa State government has unveiled coach Abdul Maikaba as the new technical adviser for Bayelsa United FC and charged him with leading the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season.

The deputy governor, Peter Akpe, performed the unveiling in Yenagoa on Thursday.

He stated that Governor Douye Diri was disappointed by the club’s relegation and had directed the interim management to secure immediate promotion.

Mr Akpe urged the Peter Singabele-led interim management board, alongside the new technical crew, to work tirelessly to restore Bayelsa United’s place among Nigeria’s top-flight clubs before the end of the coming season.

Mr Maikaba will be assisted by fellow experienced coach Ngozi Elechi, a former Go-Round FC manager, as both men begin rebuilding the club for a successful promotion campaign.

Widely regarded as an attack-minded tactician, Mr Maikaba has previously managed Wikki Tourists, Plateau United, Akwa United, Enyimba, Rangers and Kano Pillars, bringing vast NPFL experience to Bayelsa United’s rebuilding project.

(NAN)