NPFL: Inter Lagos coach steps down following poor results
The first coaching casualty of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been recorded after Inter Lagos head coach, Shakiru Giwa stepped down from his role.
Giwa who powered Inter Lagos to the NPFL after securing promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) last season threw in the towel after poor results which has left the club with no win eight matches.
The departure of the coach was made known in a post shared on X (formerly known as) by the club with sits at the bottom position of the NPFL league table with just two points.
“Coach Giwa has been an important part of the club’s journey, most notably leading Inter Lagos to promotion from the Nigeria National League, NNL, to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL,” the statement read.
Inter Lagos thanked Giwa for his service to the club and singled out his promotion achievement as a historic milestone which will remain valuable for a long time to come.
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“The club expresses its sincere appreciation for his dedication, commitment and contribution to this historic achievement. His role in guiding Inter Lagos to the NPFL will remain a valuable part of the club’s history.
“As both parties move forward, Inter Lagos FC wishes Coach Giwa every success in his future coaching endeavours.”
The club commonly referred to as the Pride of Lagos is yet to announce a replacement for Giwa ahead of the club’s next NPFL game against Nasarawa United on Sunday.
As at the time of filling in this report, the Lagos-based club which is making its debut in the NPFL had not announced a suitable replacement for Giwa whose contributions have been extolled by the club.
