Beninoise outfit Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè has officially named Nigerian tactician Tunde Sanni as its new head coach, signaling a fresh start for the experienced manager. Sanni recently departed Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kwara United following a difficult opening stretch to the current campaign. Despite his recent struggles in Ilorin, the coach arrives in Pobè with an impressive pedigree, most notably leading the “Harmony Boys” to a historic President Federation Cup triumph in 2025.
Sanni’s transition to the Championnat National expands the growing contingent of Nigerian coaching talent within the Beninoise top flight. He joins fellow countryman and former Super Eagles assistant manager Salisu Yusuf, who currently directs the technical affairs at Coton FC. This move marks Sanni’s first major international appointment, though he previously honed his craft in Nigeria as an assistant coach with Abia Warriors before stepping into the spotlight as a head coach.
“His arrival increases the number of Nigerian tacticians in the Beninoise top-flight with former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf already in charge of Coton FC.”
Management at Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè expressed confidence that Sanni’s tactical discipline and experience in high-pressure cup competitions will revitalize the squad. The club aims to leverage his deep understanding of West African football to improve its standing in the league and challenge the traditional powerhouses in Porto-Novo and Cotonou. For Sanni, the role provides a platform to restore his professional reputation after his tenure at Kwara United ended prematurely due to a string of inconsistent results.
As he prepares to take charge of his first training session, Sanni faces the immediate task of stabilizing a defense that has lacked cohesion in recent weeks. Fans of the Pobè-based side eagerly await the debut of his trademark structured style of play, which characterized his successful run with Kwara United’s championship-winning squad. With the Beninoise league season reaching a critical juncture, the appointment of a proven winner like Sanni represents a bold statement of intent from the club’s board.
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