Nikyu appointed Gombe Utd coach till season end
Seasoned football coach, Bala Nikyu has been appointed coach by bottom-placed Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Gombe United till the end of the current season.
The Savannah Scorpions have struggled for form, winning just seven times in 27 matches and have also suffered a six-point and six-goal deduction for infraction this term.
The club described the appointment of Nikyu as “a strategic move aimed at bolstering their coaching staff.”
“In a strategic move aimed at bolstering their coaching staff, Gombe United has officially announced the signing of Bala Nikyu, a seasoned veteran in Nigerian football management,” a statement from the club read.
Nikyu takes up the role of head coach at Gombe United after Mohammed Baba Ganaru left the role earlier this season.
Gombe United general manager Abubakar Abubakar explained that they hired Nikyu based on “his proven track record and tactical knowledge” of the game.
“Nikyu is a well-experienced gaffer. His proven track record and tactical knowledge will be invaluable assets to our team. We believe that under his leadership, we can mould a solid team that will strive to please our supporters and stakeholders,” Abubakar is quoted as saying by Gombe United media.
Nikyu will begin his era at Gombe United with a home game against one of the title contenders Remo Stars on Wednesday.
Nikyu’s last job in the NPFL was with second tier side Nasarawa United where he parted ways with the Lafia following a string of poor results in 2023.
He has also worked at Katsina United, Niger Tornadoes and Wikki Tourists.