NPFL: Bendel Insurance appoints Kennedy Boboye as technical manager

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Bendel Insurance have announced the appointment Coach Kennedy Boboye as the new technical manager of the club.

This was announced on the cubs Facebook page on Monday, as they confirmed Boboye as the successor of Greg Ikhenoba, who was sacked by the Benin Arsenals two weeks ago over poor performance.

Director of Media & Communications of Bendel Insurance, Kehinde Osagiede, noted in the statement that the club is optimistic of the new technical manager.

“The management of Bendel Insurance Football Club has approved the appointment of Coach Kennedy Boboye as the Technical Manager of the club.”

“The appointment follows a mutual agreement between the management of the Benin Arsenals and Coach Boboye for him to assume full responsibility for the club’s technical department with immediate effect.”

“The management of Bendel Insurance FC is optimistic that Coach Boboye’s appointment will usher in a new phase of improved performance and renewed confidence in the ongoing season.”

He has agreed to sign a two-year contract with the former President Federation Cup champions and the 51-year-old will be unveiled by the club on Tuesday. Boboye last managed Nigeria National League (NNL) side Akwa United.

Bendel Insurance lost 1-0 to Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday.