Barau FC, a Nigeria National League team, has appointed former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming season. The 62 year old coach signed a one year contract with the club, which is owned by Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau. Yusuf, who brings a wealth of experience from coaching top domestic clubs like Nasarawa United, Kano Pillars, Enyimba, and El Kanemi Warriors, is tasked with guiding Barau FC to promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL.
Yusuf’s notable coaching achievements include leading the home-based Super Eagles to the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship CHAN in Morocco. Before joining Barau FC, he served as an advisor to Rivers United’s technical crew. His first assignment at Barau FC will be leading the team in the 2024 Gusau/Ahlan Pre season Tournament in Jos, where a 30 man squad has been announced.
Editorial
The appointment of Salisu Yusuf as head coach of Barau FC is a promising step for a club that has set its sights on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. Yusuf’s vast experience and knowledge of the domestic football scene make him a strong candidate to lead this ambitious project. Having coached several top Nigerian clubs and successfully guided the home based Super Eagles to the CHAN final in 2018, Yusuf brings a wealth of tactical insight and leadership.
Barau FC’s decision to hire Yusuf reflects their commitment to becoming a serious contender in Nigerian football. His experience with promotion battles and his reputation for building solid, competitive teams will be critical as Barau FC embarks on their quest for promotion. The club’s participation in the Gusau/Ahlan Pre season Tournament will serve as an early test of Yusuf’s ability to shape this squad into a cohesive and competitive unit.
Yusuf’s previous stints with major clubs in the Nigerian league give him an edge in understanding the challenges and opportunities in Nigerian football. We believe his tenure at Barau FC could mark a turning point for the club, bringing in a level of professionalism and strategic planning that will push them closer to their goals.
The road to promotion is never easy, but with a coach like Salisu Yusuf at the helm, Barau FC seems well equipped to rise to the challenge.
Did You Know?
- Salisu Yusuf has previously coached Kano Pillars, one of Nigeria’s most successful football clubs.
- Yusuf led the home based Super Eagles to the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship CHAN.
- Barau FC is owned by Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau.
- The Nigeria National League NNL is the second tier of Nigerian football, just below the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL.
- Yusuf has previously worked as an advisor to Rivers United, contributing to their technical staff before his appointment at Barau FC.
