Festus Allen has been suspended as coach of Nigeria Premier League side Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan (3SC) after a third straight loss on Sunday.

Soccerroomtoday.com gathered that Allen has been formally asked to step aside after 3SC lost their third straight game on Sunday at Kaduna United.

3SC lost 2-0 in Kaduna and in midweek fell 3-0 at Kano Pillars. They also lost 1-0 at Heartland of Owerri to make it three losses on the trot.

‘The Oluyole Warriors’, who fought against relegation in the last two seasons, are second from

bottom of the NPL table with 17 points from 15 matches.

The former coach of Bukola Babes (now ABS FC) Allen, who took over from Fatai Amoo at the start of this season, will now be replaced by his assistants Tunde Odubola and Busari Akeem.


They will therefore take charge of the team for Thursday’s home game against Kwara United.

Last week, Oyo State top official Dapo Lam Adesina warned that changes in the team were imminent following the indifferent performances of the Ibadan club.

Allen’s suspension will spark off another round of massive clear-out at the club, officials have now hinted.

He is not expected to return to his duty post and one of Nigeria’s top traditional clubs are expected to begin a search for a capable replacement.

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