Wednesday 24 December 2014

Wednesday Coaches Special: Ladan Bosso


Ladan Bosso is one of the best managers in the Nigeria Premier League.   

Bosso started as an assistant to several coaches in the Under17 team before moving to the Under20 team and led Nigeria to the 2007 World Youth Championship. 

He was back as coach again with the Under20s in 2009 and qualified the team for the World Cup in Egypt after the African Championship, in Rwanda, but was sacked before the competition.

As a manager in the Nigeria Premier League, Bosso has recorded modest acheivements.

His club career started at Niger Tornadoes after replacing Bernard Ogbe in 2001 and he ensured Tornadoes returned to the top flight to be part of the newly introduced Premier League strycture in 2003.

Bosso's best record in the domestic campaign was at Wikki Tourists.With a modest budget, Bosso led Wikki to the Super Four twice in 2006 and 2007 respectively.

After guiding Bayelsa united to a third place finish in the 2012/2013 season, Bosso threw in the towel and opted out of renewing his contract with the Yenogoa side. 

He was snapped up by new comers Abia Warriors for the 2013/2014 season and led the side to seventh place on the log after picking up an impressive 58 points from 38 games. 

They were the only side to win three away matches and scored 51 goals which was only bettered by champions, Kano pillars, who had 57 goals.

The Niger state born tactician recently extended his contract with the Umuahia side.

Clubs Managed:

Niger Tornadoes 2002 - 2003

Wikki Tourists 2006 - 2007

Niger Tornadoes 2010

Kano Pillars 2011

Wikki Tourists 2012

Bayelsa United 2013

Abia Warriors 2014-

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