The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially endorsed the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as the new head coaches of the Nigeria U-20 national football team and Nigeria U-17 national football team respectively.
Maikaba, who has built a strong reputation across Nigerian club football, returns to youth national team management after previously coaching the Golden Eaglets. He also served as assistant coach of the Flying Eagles during Paul Aigbogun’s tenure.
The experienced tactician has managed several top NPFL clubs, including Enyimba FC, Wikki Tourists FC, Kano Pillars FC, and Plateau United FC.
One of his most notable achievements came in 2017 when he guided Akwa United FC to victory in the President Federation Cup.
Meanwhile, Uwejamomere takes charge of the five-time world champion Golden Eaglets after years of experience as an analyst with the Nigeria national football team.
He currently serves as academy head at Sporting Lagos, who recently secured promotion back to the NPFL. The young coach has also worked with the Nigeria women’s national football team and held youth development roles at Millwall FC, Gillingham FC, and Nottingham Forest in England.
A new era begins for Nigeria’s youth national teams.
