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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sporting Lagos have parted ways with head coach Paul Offor.<\/p>\n

Offor was sacked following his side\u2019s struggles in the NPFL.<\/p>\n

The tactician\u2019s departure was confirmed on the club\u2019s X handle.<\/p>\n

The statement reads \u201cSporting Lagos announces the departure of head Coach Paul Offor,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCoach Paul brought top-flight football back to our city and gave us the first piece of silverware in our history.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for everything, coach Paul. We wish you the very best in your future endeavours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sporting Lagos have penciled down former Kwara United coach Abdullahi Biffo as his possible replacement.<\/p>\n

They occupy 11th position on the NPFL table with 38 points.<\/p>\n

Sporting Lagos have recorded 10 wins, eight draws and 12 defeats in the current campaign.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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