As the curtain rises on the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, attention is not only on the players but also on the tactical minds set to guide the 20 top-flight clubs through another thrilling campaign. Coaches, often referred to as the “unsung generals,” play a pivotal role in shaping team performance, strategy, and ultimately, success.
This season, the NPFL boasts a blend of seasoned tacticians, ex-internationals, and rising managers, each with the responsibility of delivering glory to their respective clubs.
Below is the full list of coaches for all 20 NPFL clubs in the new season:
1. Abia Warriors – Imama Amapakabo
2. Barau FC – Ladan Bosso
3. Bayelsa United – Monday Odigie
4. Bendel Insurance – Greg Ikhenoba
5. El-Kanemi Warriors – Kabiru Dogo
6. Enugu Rangers – Fidelis Ilechukwu
7. Enyimba FC – Stanley Eguma
8. Ikorodu City – Ali Kandil
9. Kano Pillars – Evans Ogenyi
10. Katsina United – Azeez Mohammed
11. Kun Khalifat FC – Obinna Uzoh
12. Kwara United – Tunde Sanni
13. Nasarawa United – Mangut Mbwas
14. Niger Tornadoes – Mohammed Majid
15. Plateau United – Shola Adegum
16. Remo Stars – Daniel Ogumodede
17. Rivers United – Finidi George
18. Shooting Stars – Nurudeen Aweroro
19. Warri Wolves – Napoleon Aluma
20. Wikki Tourist – Abdul Maikaba
The lineup reflects continuity for some clubs, with managers like Finidi George (Rivers United) and Imama Amapakabo (Abia Warriors) returning for another stint, while others welcome new faces charged with reviving fortunes and chasing titles.
With established tacticians like Ladan Bosso and Kabiru Dogo bringing vast league experience, and young strategists such as Daniel Ogumodede of Remo Stars continuing to impress, the 2025/26 NPFL season promises an intriguing battle not just on the pitch but also on the sidelines.
Fans across the country will be eager to see how these managers deploy their squads, manage the intensity of the league, and perhaps even make history.
