Egyptian club, Telecom SC have confirmed the appointment of Aliyu Zubairu as their new head coach
Zubairu previously worked with Nigeria’s U-20 side, Flying Eagles.
The 61-year-old was appointed Flying Eagles head coach in 2024.
Under his tutelage, the team finished in third position at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The West Africans were eliminated in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
Zubairu came into prominence after guiding El-kanemi Warriors to win the President Federation Cup in 2024.
He will be assisted at Telecom SC by another Nigerian, Lukman Ijaya.
