By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Aliyu Zubairu has been named head coach of Egyptian second division side Telecom SC, Prompt News reports.
Zubairu was unveiled by Telecom SC at the club’s headquarters Sunday.
The 61-year-old put pen to paper a two-year contract.
The experienced tactician led the Flying Eagles to the 2025 Africa Cup U-20 Cup of Nations and 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The Flying Eagles finished third at the U-20 World Cup, and were eliminated in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
Zubairu came into the prominence after guiding El-kanemi Warriors to win the President Federation Cup in 2024.
The gaffer has also worked with Gombe United and Akwa United.
