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  • Biffo favoured to land Flying Eagles coaching job

    Biffo favoured to land Flying Eagles coaching job

    SCORENigeria has gathered that Sporting Lagos coach Abdullahi Biffo is favoured to be the next Super Eagles coach ahead of Nduka Ugbade.

    A top source said Biffo’s vast experience in the NPFL, which has spanned stints with Kwara United and Katsina United, as well as his “very powerful backers” will now work in his favour as the next coach of the country’s U20 team.

    Biffo was the first assistant coach of the Golden Eaglets at the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers in Ghana.

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    It was further gathered that the Federation Cup-winning coach of El Kanemi Warriors Aliyu Zubairu is also one of the coaches who applied for the position last occupied by Ladan Bosso.

    The Flying Eagles are due in training camp next month ahead of the sub-regional U20 AFCON qualifiers.

    The qualifying tournament will be played between October 17 and 31 in Togo.

  • Biffo calls loss at Pillars disappointing

    Biffo calls loss at Pillars disappointing

    Abia Warriors head coach, Abdul Usman Biffo has described as disappointing his side’s loss at former Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars.

    “The outcome of the clash was not what we planned for coming to Kano to confront Kano Pillars. I think we have ourselves to blame for the poor performance as our tactics failed us woefully.

    “Unfortunately, before we could come up with the required change the home side had scored their two goals. Well, this one is gone we have to look forward to other matches on the calendar to ensure we get good results,” said the former Niger Tornadoes coach to supersport.com.

    Biffo, however, could not hide his joy for the Kano Pillars’ precious captain and midfielder, Rabiu Ali.

    “Rabiu Ali is a wonderful player to have in any team he is truly an asset to the Kano Pillars side. Rabiu played and scored against Benin Republic in the CHAN qualifier and less than 24-hours here he is up for the side and scoring as well,” said Biffo.

    Pillars head coach, Ibrahim Musa said his jewel, Rabiu Ali is a game changer and that is why he fielded him against Abia Warriors.

    “Ali is an experienced and intelligent player that’s why I fielded him and he justified the confidence I reposed in him.

    Abia Warriors are a good side, we used the few opportunities we had to score the decisive goals,”

    said Musa to supersport.com.

  • ABIA WARRIORS 3-0 KANO PILLARS:

    ABIA WARRIORS 3-0 KANO PILLARS:

     Biffo: Abia Warriors were determined to end Pillars dominance

    Abia Warriors’ head coach, Abdullahi Biffo has stated that the determination of his boys to record their first win against Kano Pillars and also improve their standing on the league table were the reasons for the emphatic victory yesterday at the Umuahia Township Stadium in a NPFL Match Day 15 tie.

    The Umuahia side leapt to sixth on the log from 10th position after the resounding win with 22 points from 15 games and Biffo told SportingLife that the boys resolved within themselves that they would clip Sai Masu Gida for the first time from seven matches and it was not difficult executing the match plan.

    “There was no magic in the win. We spoke to the players on the need to get a win and they came out very determined to rewrite the history of the club and it was not difficult getting the win,” Biffo told SportingLife.

    Sheriff Bashir and Sunday Adetunji were among the goal scorers for Abia Warriors yesterday and the Umuahia side will visit Lagos for a mid week date with MFM.

  • Biffo eager to learn from Emordi

    Biffo eager to learn from Emordi

    Abdullahi Biffo has revealed he is eager to learn more from Abia Warriors head coach, Okey Emordi.

    “We did what’s expected of us last season, though I led the team but it was a team success,” Biffo told Goal.

    “As a young coach aspiring to grow in the game, what better way do you learn from a coach whose vast experience in the game is amazing? Coach Okey Emordi is well grounded, he’s got experience and he is no doubt a huge blessing to any club he’s at.

    “It’s a huge privilege for me to learn from him and I will cherish the opportunity big time. He has been named the best coach in Africa, he has won the continent’s prized trophy in style same as the NPFL trophy, so I really do know so well that I will learn a whole lot from him.”

    “We are in Calabar preparing for the new season and we shall be here till our first league match,” Biffo added.

    One of the fast rising coaches in the domestic league, Biffo helped Abia Warriors beat the drop in the 2015/16  Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) season.

    However, he has decided to remain with the Umuahia-based club despite the arrival of coach Okey Emordi.

    Abia Warriors are currently preparing ahead of the new season scheduled to start on  December 18.

  • OUTSTANDING SALARIES: Biffo begs Tornadoes to pay

    OUTSTANDING SALARIES: Biffo begs Tornadoes to pay

    Coach Abdullahi Biffo has again begged Niger Tornadoes to pay him over N4 million they owe him while he was in charge of the Minna club.

    He said he has severally demanded his money from Tornadoes and has now formally notified both the League management Company (LMC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the club’s indebtedness.

    “I left Tornadoes because I did not like how I was treated. This was a club that I gave all I had to reposition them,” he said.

    “Since January, I have not received my salary. What I got was half salary for two months. I have severally written tornadoes for my money and now I have formally asked the LMC and NFF to help me recover the money I worked for.

    “They are owing me N4,150,000”.

    Former Giwa FC coach Biffo has returned to Abia Warriors after paying his way for a refresher course in Florida, USA, recently.

  • Biffo pens chief coach job at Warriors

    Biffo pens chief coach job at Warriors

    Coach Abdul Bidemi Biffo has signed an improved one year contract at Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Abia Warriors.

    The former Giwa FC tactician endorsed his contract papers on Friday as chief coach to work under the newly appointed technical adviser, Okey Emordi.

    Biffo said he is happy with the new role at Abia Warriors as further tutorial under versed and experienced coach like Emordi will make him an all-rounder and best in the profession.

    “I just signed an improved one year contract with Abia Warriors as chief coach to work under the technical adviser, Okey Emordi. I’m happy with the new improved contract and it goes further to show that I’m appreciated and wanted at Abia Warriors.

    “I strongly believed in and committed to Abia Warriors, my focused right now is to see that Emordi succeeds. Of course, if Emordi succeeds I, too will succeed as well as the team, Abia Warriors. I’m sure working under an experienced coach like Emordi will ultimately make me a better coach.

    “I’m young in the profession and determined to learn more under veteran and experienced coaches. Of course, our aim is to win a slot at the continent, Emordi has done it before with Enyimba and together with the cooperation of everyone we will do it even better this time around,” said the former Kogi United coach to supersport.com.

    Biffo is expected to lend the whole helping hands to Emordi to succeed in the upcoming Nigerian top-flight tentatively fixed for December 11.

  • It will be a privilege to work with Emordi, says Biffo

    It will be a privilege to work with Emordi, says Biffo

    •Arrives Nigeria Nov. 4

    Coach Abdullahi Biffo has distanced himself from a media report credited to him that he is not ready to assist Okey Emordi at Abia Warriors.

    Biffo, who is currently in the United States for a coaching course told SportingLife on telephone that the club is yet to discuss with him on the recent appointment in Abia Warriors.

    “I was shocked when I heard about the report. When the club’s chairman, Emeka Iyama called me to ask when I will be coming back. I told him on November 4. So I did not tell anybody that I won’t work as Emordi’s assistant.  I have worked with so many coaches like Kadiri Ikhana, Justin Tenger and John Obuh and it will be an honour for me to work with Okey Emordi as well,” Biffo disclosed to SportingLife.

    “Emordi is a coach any club will wish to have anytime any day because of his experience and I believe Abia Warriors will be great under his leadership,” he said.

  • I won’t assist Emordi at Abia Warriors – Biffo

    I won’t assist Emordi at Abia Warriors – Biffo

    Abdullahi Biffo has said he has rejected a move for him to assist Okey Emordi at Nigeria premier league club, Abia Warriors.

    “I am not pleased to assist in Abia Warriors,” he said. Here is a team I guided and coached just the season that ended as the technical adviser  and took them out of relegation, to me it is derogatory and retrogressive.

    “I have coached Giwa FC, Niger Tornadoes, Kogi United as the technical adviser.  It is not now in my career I will relegate myself to be an assistant. I have a track record  and I am presently in Florida, USA  for a coaching course. When I return next week I  will know what is next is for coach Abdullahi Biffo.”

  • Biffo delighted after leading Abia Warriors to safety

    Biffo delighted after leading Abia Warriors to safety

    Abia Warriors head coach, Abdullahi Usman has expressed gratitude after the Ocendo Babes secured their top flight status with a 2-1 win over Shooting Stars.

    The hosts needed three points to be sure of safety in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and they got it thanks to Ndifreke Effiong’s late winner from the penalty spot.

    Biffo admitted that the Oluyole Warriors made them work hard but was glad that they finally had the three points.

    “I am happy since the team worked hard in the match which finally paid off with a win. This was crucial for us and an encouragement too. We will still play in the NPFL next season,” Biffo told Goal.

    “My job to steer the team away from relegation has been achieved. Fingers crossed, let’s wait and see what the future will offer. There is joy in my heart, I can’t express how I feel at the moment. There were concerns when they levelled up but I kept on telling the boys to go for the killer and the final outcome was there for all to see.

    “I think we deserve the three points and above all safety for another season. The effort of the boys over the last few weeks has been very commendable and laudable,”he said.

  • Nasarawa win turning point for Abia Warriors, says Biffo

    Nasarawa win turning point for Abia Warriors, says Biffo

    Abia Warriors head coach Abdullahi Biffo believed the victory over Nasarawa United brought back the winning mentality to the squad.

    Now in their third season in the NPFL in a row, Abia Warriors have had to face reality to beat the drop after a bright start this term.

    Biffo’s side moved three steps out of the relegation zone after a convincing 3-1 win over neighbours Enyimba on Wednesday.

    “I think the win against Nassarawa United was the turning point for Abia Warriors, it has brought back the winning mentality to the team,” Biffo told Goal.

    “It has also brought back the confidence in the team.

    “With the way the boys are playing now I see us getting either four or six points in our last two matches this season.”

    The former Niger Tornadoes coach has now asked the fans to show more support for the team.

    “My massage to our fans is to continue to give their support as a huge contribution as we return the team to winning ways.

    “We have gone foir games without a loss and now we are targeting to end the league on high note and that will sum up to six games without a loss,” he added.