AFCON 2025
Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League Remo Stars have appointed Usman Abdallah as the club’s new technical adviser.
The appointment comes after a disappointing title defence and CAF Champions League campaign, with the Sky Blue Stars currently bottom of the league.
Remo Stars have lost 16 games in the league and are currently fighting for survival with 11 matches left to play.
Usman Abd’Allah holds a couple of coaching certifations including a UEFA Pro coaching license and he’s experienced with the league having lead Enyimba to the title in 2019.
He also led the Aba Elephants to the Semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup losing 3-1 on aggregate to eventual winners, Raja Casablanca.
The Sky Blue Stars announced the appointment of Usman Abd’Allah, the former Super Eagles assistant coach and former Kano Pillars and Enyimba gaffer on in a statement via its website on Thursday.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Usman Abd’Allah as the Technical Adviser of the club.”
“This appointment is with immediate effect as it is expected to mark a significant step in the club’s vision to elevate its performance.”
“Abd’Allah brings a wealth of experience, having earned his UEFA Pro Licence Certification, he also has advanced degrees in football coaching and team management from Le CREPS de Montpellier, France.”
“He also holds the National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Level 1 from Singapore and the prestigious LaLiga Coaching Certificate.”
“A seasoned coach, Abd’Allah has managed football clubs across Asia and France. In Nigeria, he served as assistant coach of the Super Eagles under the technical team of Jose Peseiro.”
“He was the Technical Adviser for Enyimba FC, and as assistant coach and youth team overseer at Kano Pillars FC.”
“Under his guidance, Enyimba reached the semi-finals of the CAF Confederations Cup, narrowly losing to Morocco’s Raja Casablanca. He also led Enyimba to the NPFL title in the 2018/19 season.”
“Usman Abd’Allah combines international exposure with deep knowledge of Nigerian football, making him well-positioned to lead the Sky Blue Stars.”
“Remo Stars looks forward to an exciting moments under Abd’Allah’s leadership.”
