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NPFL: Yemi Daniel rejects Shooting Stars coaching job for Rivers United
Following the sudden, dramatic sacking of Nurudeen Aweroro, highly-rated tactician Yemi Daniel has released an explosive statement confirming why he turned down Shooting Stars.
Former Ikorodu boss Nurudeen Aweroro unveiled as new Shooting Stars boss earlier this season.
Yemi Daniel
🚨BREAKING: Yemi Daniel has released as statement on links to Shooting Stars head coach role ⬇️
“Mike, thank you and everyone for your goodwill. I quite appreciate it and it shows the trust a lot of you guys have in me and also shows I am on the right direction.
I am a coach… pic.twitter.com/D4cfowKhLa
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) August 13, 2026
Yema and Finidi George at Rivers United.
The Oluyole Warriors descend into absolute chaos as history-making coach Nurudeen Aweroro is ruthlessly axed after just 280 days.
Former Super Eagles boss Finidi George
Yema played a crucial role in Enyimba’s ninth NPFL title.