2024 NPFL Season: Why Some Coaches Lost Their Jobs

Several coaches in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in 2024 either resigned or were sacked due to poor team performances. This trend highlights the challenges and instability often associated with football coaching, particularly within the NPFL.

The Impact of Coaching Changes
When a team changes its coach, there is often a noticeable shift in performance. Historically, teams that replace their coaches win about 48% of their matches shortly after the change, a significant improvement from earlier results. However, this trend is not universal.

Teams performing well before a coaching change may experience a decline, while struggling teams often show better morale and tactics, leading to improved results. These variations highlight how leadership changes can impact teams differently.

NPFL Coaches Who Left Their Roles in 2024
Here are key coaches who either resigned or were dismissed this year:

1. Monday Odigie (Bendel Insurance): Odigie was dismissed following a poor start to the season, managing only three wins out of twelve matches.

2. Kennedy Boboye (Sunshine Stars): Boboye resigned due to unresolved conflicts with the club’s management, despite his efforts to manage the team effectively.

3. Eugene Agagbe (Lobi Stars): Agagbe was replaced after Lobi Stars’ poor performance and inability to secure enough victories, prompting the management to seek a new direction.

4. Bright Ozebagbe (Ikorodu City): Ozebagbe resigned after the team’s winless start to the season. His departure allowed an interim coach to turn the team’s fortunes around successfully.

Coaches Under Pressure in the 2024-2025 Season
As the season continues, some coaches are at risk of losing their positions due to underwhelming performances:

1. Mohammed Baba Ganaru (Akwa United): Akwa United is in 19th place without a single win this season. Ganaru’s future depends on the outcome of their next match.

2. Ladan Bosso (Bayelsa United): With Bayelsa United in 18th place, Bosso’s position is increasingly unstable. The team’s inconsistent performance has raised questions about his tenure.

3. Kabiru Dogo (Nasarawa United): Nasarawa United sits at the bottom of the table, and a four-match winless streak has placed Dogo under intense pressure to deliver immediate results.

Conclusion
The NPFL remains a dynamic league where coaching changes can lead to significant shifts in team performance. The ongoing season will likely see further changes as clubs seek to improve their standings and achieve better results.

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