Nigeria Professional Football League club, Sunshine Stars, have appointed Erasmus Onuh as new coach for the rest of the season.
Onuh replaces Henry Abiodun, who was suspended following allegation levelled against him by two of his players that he asked to become their representative in transfer dealings involving them.
According to the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), which manages the affairs of Sunshine Stars, Onuh, who was the coach of ABS at one point, takes charge of the Akure–based club with immediate effect, while coach Abiodun is expected to be assigned a new role likely outside of the club.
“Following the recent redeployment of coaches under its supervision, the Management of the Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA, led by the Chairman, Mr Akin Akinbobola, has confirmed the appointment of Coach Erasmus Onuh as the new Head Coach of Sunshine Stars.
”Coach Onuh, a former coach of ABS of Ilorin replaces Coach Henry Abiodun with immediate effect.
”Coach Abiodun is to report at the office for further briefings as to his new assignment,” a statement from Sunshine Stars on Saturday disclosed.
Onuh had met with the players and backroom staff just hours before Abiodun was suspended.
Sunshine Stars are currently in the sixth position on the NPFL standings with 37 points, six behind leaders, Kano Pillars.
