Aliyu Zubair named Telecom Egypt “WE” SC head coach

Head Coach of Nigeria‘s under 20 men national team, Aliyu Zubair has been appointed as the Coach of Egyptian second division league side Telecom Egypt “WE” SC on a two-year deal.

Zubair, who recently led the Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile was unveiled by the Egyptian side at their headquarters in Cairo on Sunday.

The appointment comes off a solid coaching credentials and Aliyu’s track records from leading Kwara United youth team in his hometown of Ilorin to handling the National U-20 team.

He’s reputed for promoting two different teams, Gombe United in 2021 and Elkanemi Warriors in 2024 to the top-flight league in Nigeria from second division.

Zubair also, led the Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri to winning the Nigerian most prestigious and oldest tournament, President Federation Cup in 2024, an achievement he had earlier recorded as an Assistant Coach when Akwa United won the FA Cup trophy in 2017.

At the National level, the Nigerian led the Flying Eagles to win the WAFU-B tournament in 2024 and qualified the team to the World Cup after clinching the bronze medal in the Nations Cup.

Telecom Egypt who are currently seeking promotion to the top-flight have believe Zubair due to his track record is the man for the job.

Aliyu joined in his new club by his Flying Eagles Assistant Coach, Lukman Ijaiya will seek to replicate his promotional achievements in the Egyptian side.

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