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Under the terms of the agreement, Zubairu will remain with the Sudanese side through to 2028.<\/p>\n<h2>Experience behind the move<\/h2>\n<p>Zubairu\u2019s appointment is backed by a track record of coaching achievements. He previously led El Kanemi Warriors to lift the 2024 President Federation Cup, and he also oversaw the team\u2019s return to the top tier during that same season.<\/p>\n<p>With the new season and continental competitions now in focus, the coach is expected to begin work right away as Al Ahli Madani intensify their preparations.<\/p>\n<p>At 62 years old, the new role represents another notable milestone in a coaching career that has continued to draw wider attention, reinforcing the rising profile of Nigerian managers across clubs throughout Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aliyu Zubairu, the former head coach of Nigeria\u2019s Flying Eagles, has been appointed as the new manager of Sudanese club Al Ahli Madani, signing a deal that runs for two years. Key takeaways Aliyu Zubairu has been named head coach of Al Ahli Madani on a two-year contract. 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