NPFL club Rivers United have formally confirmed the dismissal of long-serving coach Stanley Eguma.
An official statement signed by Rivers United spokesman Charles Mayuku said the decision was “in pursuit of a new direction aimed at achieving the objectives and goals of the club.”
Eguma was one of the longest serving coaches in the NPFL as he has been involved with the Port Harcourt club for over 16 years.
He won the league with the team two seasons ago and led the team to quarterfinal of the CAF Confederation Cup this year.
Rivers United further announced that Evans Ogenyi will lead the team in an interim capacity till the end of the season.