Niger Tornadoes: NPFL club sack technical adviser Erasmus Onu

Niger Tornadoes are bottom of the Nigerian Professional Football League and have made the decison to change their manager.

Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) outfit Niger Tornadoes have confirmed the sack of technical adviser Erasmus Onu.

The Niger State based team confirmed his dismissal with via a series of Tweets on the clubs official Twitter handle.

The statement explains the decision to sack Onu, was done due to the team poor results.

“After due consultation during the rigorous meeting by the management of the club, we notify the public on the disengagement of our technical adviser Erasmus Onu over poor performance.”

The club also confirmed his replacement with immediate effect

“Our chief coach Hamza Abara has been notified to take charge of the team immediately pending the time we search for a coach suitable for the position of the technical adviser."

Niger Tornadoes are bottom of the NPFL after nine matches , and the clubs hierarchy made the decision after  last defeat 2- 0 away to Rivers United in a matchday nine fixture.

"This is due to the club performance recently, which the management is not comfortable about"

“We wish Coach Erasmus Onu all the best in his future endeavors.”

 

Onu was brought in after the clubs dismissed Abubakar Bala after the finished runners-up in the Aiteo Cup last season.

Onu has previously handled NPFL sides Kwara United and Heartland and becomes the first coach to be relieved of his duties this season

With Onu gone new handler Abara will oversee his first NPFL match at home, when Niger Tornadoes welcome Abia Warriors in a matchday 10 fixture.

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