Bayelsa United Unveil Abdul Maikaba as New Head Coach
Bayelsa United have officially unveiled Abdul Maikaba as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
The unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday, with club officials, stakeholders, supporters and members of the media in attendance as the Prosperity Boys began preparations for life in the second tier following their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Maikaba arrives with a wealth of coaching experience, having previously managed Akwa United, Rangers International, Wikki Tourists and Kano Pillars. He also recently took charge of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles as the team prepares for the WAFU B U-20 Championship.
The experienced coach has been handed the responsibility of rebuilding the squad and leading Bayelsa United back to the NPFL.
He will work alongside assistant coach Ngozi Elechi, who recently left Rivers United to join the Yenagoa-based club.
Speaking during the unveiling, Bayelsa United expressed confidence that the new technical crew has the experience and quality needed to restore the club’s top-flight status.
The Prosperity Boys are expected to begin preparations for the new NNL campaign immediately under the guidance of Maikaba and his coaching team.
