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Coach Usman Abd’allah has been sacked by Enyimba Football Club management with immediate effect.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side announced his dismissal via their official Twitter handle on Monday.

In a statement, Fatai Osho, who was Abd’allah’s assistant, is expected to take charge of the Elephant of Aba as interim coach.

“Enyimba Football Club can announce today that coach Usman Abd’allah has been relieved of his duties as Technical adviser with immediate effect,” the statement said.

“After a string disappointing results, the club believe it must set a new course now and regain its competitive edge, domestically and on the continent.

“In the interim. Coach Fatai Osho will take over the head coach duties. All other announcements on this subject will be made later.”

Enyimba FC have today relieved Usman Abd'Allah of his duties as Technical Adviser.

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— Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) January 6, 2020

Enyimba, reigning NPFL champion, is having a tough start in the 2019/20 football season.

In the CAF Confederation Cup, the team lost 1-0 to Paradou AC of Algeria.

The decision to relieve the coach was made after Plateau United pummeled the Aba-based club 4-0 in Jos in the week 12 of the NPFL match on Sunday.

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly, nor in haste,” said Felix Anyansi Agwu, chairman of the club.

“Results and performances since the start of this season have been unimpressive and the club must take action to forestall further setbacks.

“We are speaking to the players too and they must do better otherwise there will be consequences. As Enyimba Enyimba we are committed to earning positive results and we can’t accept nothing less.”

They are currently 13th on the NPFL table with 15 points after ten games played so far.

The club is scheduled to take on Paradou FC of Algeria in the second leg fixture of the CAF Confederations Cup at the Aba Township Stadium on Sunday.