Stormers Sports Club appoints Shakiru Lawal as head coach

Stormers Sports Club, based in Ogun, Nigeria, has appointed and unveiled former Stationery Stores manager Shakiru Lawal as their new head coach.

Shakiru Lawal scored the first goal at the National Stadium in Abuja; he found the back of the net five minutes into the game against the Sunshine Stars on April 8th, 2003.

He was a midfielder with many attributes during his playing career, including a great ball user, an active defender, a brilliant ball distributor, and a keen eye for goals.

Shakiru Lawal also played for Gateway United FC, where he later worked as a coach, and the Gabros football club in addition to Shooting Stars and the disbanded Julius Berger FC.

Shakiru Lawal said he is ready for the challenge and is already looking forward to their first game of the season.

“I know what the management and supporters want, I’m hopeful that we can take the team to greater heights."

Stormers Sports Club will begin its NNL season with a game at home against Ikorodu City at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State.