The Digest:
Abia Comets Football Club has relieved Technical Adviser Coach Dipreye Teibowei of his duties following a run of poor and unsatisfactory results, the club announced on Monday. The decision came after the team's disappointing 12th-match loss to Sunshine Stars in Aba, which followed a two-match ultimatum issued before the resumption of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) second phase. In a statement by Media Officer Emmanuel Chinedu, the club confirmed that Monday Eguavoen has been appointed to take charge for the remainder of the current season. Teibowei will continue to receive his salary until the season's end despite his removal, which takes immediate effect.
Key Points
- The sacking follows the club's failure to meet performance targets, with the two-match ultimatum indicating pre-determined expectations.
- Eguavoen's appointment brings experienced leadership to stabilize the team during the transition.
- Teibowei's continued salary until season's end suggests a negotiated exit or contractual obligation.
- The timing, after a specific matchday loss, indicates the club acted on its stated ultimatum.
- The immediate effect of the change signals urgency in addressing the team's trajectory.
Sources: Club Statement
