14 Things You Probably Didnt Know About Shaibu Amodu

As Nigerians and football lovers across
the country continue to mourn the demise
of the NFF Technical Director and former
Super Eagles coach, Shaibu Amodu,
Naijland in this light bring
to you 14 things you probably didnt know
about Shaibu Amodu.

1. Amodu, started his football career
as a striker and played for Dumez
and Niger Tornadoes.
2. His playing career ended after he
broke his leg
3. Amodu has managed a number of
club sides in Nigeria, such as BCC
Lions, El-Kanemi Warriors, and
Shooting Stars
4. He also managed Orlando Pirates
in South Africa
5. He first managed the Nigerian
national team from April 2001 to
February 2002.
6. Amodu later stated that his
dismissal was "unfair", and also
said that, a month later, he had yet
to receive a formal letter
confirming his dismissal
7. He was re-appointed manager in
April 2008.
8. In December 2009 the Nigeria
Football Federation stated that
Amodu was under pressure.
9. He was sacked in February 2010
10. Amodu was appointed technical
director of Nigeria's national
teams in May 2013
11. He was re-appointed Nigeria
manager in October 2014,
replacing Stephen Keshi.
12. It was his fifth spell in charge of
the country.
13. Keshi returned to the role two
weeks later but was fired in July
2015 and Amodu took over the
Eagles again temporarily.
14. He was replaced by Sunday Oliseh
on a permanent basis later that
month.

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