Breaking News: Ikorodu City Coach Bright Ozebagbe Resigns Amid Frustrations As Team Struggles In NPFL Debut

Sunday,October 6, 2024, Coach Bright Ozebagbe resigned from his role at Ikorodu City FC, citing irreconcilable differences with the club’s management and a growing sense of unappreciation.

Despite leading the team to a historic promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL),

Ozebagbe felt the environment was no longer conducive to his well-being. “I don’t feel happy doing my job, not being appreciated, and I just want to get my mental state away from the club and explore other possibilities,” he explained.

The resignation comes at a turbulent time for Ikorodu City, who are struggling in their NPFL debut.

The team currently has only one point from five games, having endured a tough start to the season. In their first NPFL match, Ikorodu suffered a 3-0 defeat to Kano Pillars.

They then managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Kwara United in Ilorin, showing some promise. However, their home form has been a major concern. In Week 3, they lost 0-1 to Enugu Rangers in Lagos, followed by another home defeat in Week 4, when Nasarawa United clinched a 2-1 victory.

The team’s latest match, just yesterday, saw them travel to Jos, where Plateau United added to Ikorodu’s woes by claiming victory courtesy of a late goal.

This string of disappointing results has left the team in a precarious position, amplifying the pressure on both the players and the now-departed coach.

With Ozebagbe’s departure, the management will need to act swiftly to stabilize the squad and avoid further decline, as the excitement of their promotion begins to fade into a battle for survival in the NPFL.

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