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Shooting Stars Sports Club coaching staff departure

Overview

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) announced the departure of head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, team manager Tammy Tamuno, and assistant coach Shakiru Lawal by mutual consent. The separation occurred following a 2025/26 season where Aweroro led the club to a third-place finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League, securing a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Following the announcement, Aweroro addressed the departure, stating he anticipated the decision as the club felt he might not meet specific demands for competing in the NPFL and on the continent. He noted that his tenure involved significant internal pressures, including disagreements over player selection and tactical choices, as well as interference regarding his coaching staff.

Entities

Nurudeen Aweroro · Bright Ozebagbe · Shooting Stars · Tammy Tamuno · Shooting Stars Sports Club

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nurudeen Aweroro discusses Shooting Stars departure

    Former Shooting Stars head coach Nurudeen Aweroro has commented on his departure, citing club demands and internal pressures regarding player selection and results.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Shooting Stars Sports Club parts ways with head coach Nurudeen Aweroro

    Shooting Stars Sports Club has parted ways with head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, team manager Tammy Tamuno, and assistant coach Shakiru Lawal following a third-place NPFL finish.

Sources

completesports.com · completesportsnigeria.com · dailytrust.com · nigeriafootball.ng · nigeriasoccernet.com · punchng.com