NPFL: Former Sporting Lagos tactician takes over the coaching reins at Kano Pillars

Former Sporting Lagos head coach, Paul Offor, has been appointed to coach four-time NPFL Champions, Kano Pillars, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 35-year-old started as an assistant coach with Warri Wolves before joining Sporting Lagos in 2023. He led them to NPFL promotion under one year in charge and won the club’s first-ever trophy in the Naija Super 8.

Following a series of poor results, Coach Paul, alongside his technical team, was fired by Sporting Lagos. As earlier reported by Soccernet.ng, his recruitment policy, tactical gameplan, player preference, and squad nepotism earned him a bad rapport with the club’s board.

He got linked with Enyimba International, but after further discussions, he signed a two-year deal with former Nigeria Professional League Champions, Kano Pillars.

🚨Paul Offor is the new head coach of Kano Pillars

“E dun set” and confirmed ✅

The former Sporting Lagos boss has signed a two years deal. #NPFLTransferWithMike pic.twitter.com/WkMiliiGeu

— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) July 12, 2024

Paul Offor replaces Abdul Maikaba on the Kano Pillars touchline. The former Kano Pillars coach was in charge of Sai Masu Gida last season but resigned towards the end of the season.

Jangora Ahmed and Ahmed Yaro Yaro Garba were assigned to oversee Kano Pillars’ remaining fixtures for the rest of the 2023/2024 NPFL season after Maikaba resigned.

Coach Paul Offor holds a UEFA C license and has had stints with Warri Wolves, CIFAS de Djeffa (Benin Republic) and Sporting Lagos.

Kano Pillars ended last season with 52 points from 38 games, finishing 11th on the league table.