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Veteran coach Salisu Yusuf, former assistant coach of the Super Eagles, has formally departed Nasarawa United to take up a managerial role at a top-tier club in Benin [Republic](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/technology-in-football/). The 63 year old tactician is reportedly aiming to win the league title in his new . +
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Yusuf successfully guided Nasarawa to league safety during the 2024/25 NPFL campaign and steered the team to the Federation Cup quarter-finals before opting for the West African move. His decision marks the first time he [coaches professionally](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/local-clubs-and-academies/) outside Nigeria. +
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Known for his tactical discipline and deep domestic experience, Yusuf arrives in Benin with clear ambitions—not merely to establish stability, but to push for championship success in a league where Nairobi-based rivals often dominate. +
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Salisu Yusuf's switch to a Beninese club underscores an optimistic phase in his career. Instead of remaining in familiar Nigerian surroundings, he has embraced a fresh challenge abroad, demonstrating ambition beyond comfort—a trait often lost among coaches in the region. +
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At Nasarawa United, Yusuf earned respect for keeping a club under pressure afloat. Now, in Benin, he won’t just be preventing collapse he’ll be expected to build supremacy. Leading a team towards a title in a foreign league demands adaptability, cultural understanding, and strategic clarity. +
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The move also speaks to a growing trend: Nigeria's coaching talent finding opportunities across [West Africa](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/nigerian-premier-league/npfl-plans-colourful-trophy-presentation-for-remo-stars/). For Beninese football, it’s a statement of intent securing a coach with continental pedigree and NPFL experience signals ambition, not just attendance. +
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If Yusuf can translate his track record into tangible success, he won’t just enhance his resume he’ll set a template for cross-border coaching impact. We see this as a step forward, not sideways and one that could reshape perceptions on both sides of the border. +
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+ Salisu Yusuf has served as Super Eagles assistant coach, part of the technical staff during [international campaigns](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/why-malmo-won-the-race-to-sign-emmanuel-ekong/) in the past decade. + + He joined Nasarawa United midway through the 2024/25 season, leading them from relegation danger into mid-table safety. + + Yusuf previously managed in the NPFL with Kano Pillars and Gombe United, offering over two decades of domestic top-flight experience. + + This is his first professional coaching role outside Nigeria, marking a significant expansion in his career trajectory. + + Salisu is one of the few Nigerian coaches to cross borders into Francophone West Africa, a pathway still limited for Nigerian football management. + + +
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