Ikhana quits coaching

Nasarawa United coach, Kadiri Ikhana has said he is done with coaching once his tenure at the Lafia-based side is completed at the end of the season.

The former Kwara United manager guided his side to pick a point at Akwa United in the Glo Premier League Matchday 33 encounter at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday.

Striker Victor Namo scored from the penalty spot to level score for his side in the 42nd minute after the home side took the lead in the 33rd minute through top scorer, Mfon Udoh.

Ikhana, who said he is almost at the verge of guaranteeing the side a place in the Premier League next season, said he will not take up any coaching job from any side in the future.

“I won’t be coaching any other club side in future, I think the younger coaches can take it up from where I stopped.

“Right now I’m not even coaching Nasarawa United but offering consultancy service to the side which runs out at the end of the season, so I won’t be available for any club next season.

“I told Nasarawa people that their darling club won’t go on relegation but remain in the Premier League and five matches to go I think we’re almost there guaranteeing the side a spot in the elite league.

“The team not only played very well today (Sunday) to deserve a point but they’re steadily improving with each game which is heartwarming to me right now.

“They ably deserved the point they picked at Akwa United, I think the point will serve as morale booster in the side next home game against 3SC,” said the former Enyimba coach to supersport.com.

The point at Akwa United has upped Nasarawa United total earning to 43 from a possible 99.