Ilupeju Pillars FC have appointed Gbenga Ogunyemi as the club's interim manager until the end of the season, the club announced on Monday. Ogunyemi, has left his role as a player of Ilupeju Pillars FC and a legend of Ewo FC of Ilupeju Ekiti and signed a six-month contract at Ilupeju. breakthrough was reached when was allowed to bring in assistant Head Coach as part of his move to the club. The club said in a statement: "Ilupeju Pillars FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Gbenga Ogunyemi as interim manager until the end of the season. "Following this period, Gbenga and the club have agreed that he will continue as the interim coach till further notice Ogunyemi is expected to take charge of his first game when Ilupeju Pillars FC host rivals Golden Star Fc on Thursday in the Ekiti Bet9ja League. He has previously played in IDA annual Competition, IYDA annual Competition. Ilupeju Pillars FC have been searching for an interim manager since the dismissal of Coach Ayo Agbaje (PUMA) by the Ekiti FA after the dismal 1-1 defeat on penalty at Olukayode Stadium some month ago. The club said. He [Coach Ayo Agbaje]has been in charge for the side's previous two games, first guiding Ilupeju Pillars FC to a 1-0 win at Ikere to secure a place in the Ekiti Bet9ja League knockout rounds before a defeat to Santos Fc. "I am excited to be joining Ilupeju Pillars FC and focused on making this a successful season for the club," Ogunyemi said. "The squad is full of talent and has a great balance of youth and experience. All my efforts for the next months will be on helping these players fulfil their potential, both individually and, most importantly, as a team. Sources told FOLO MEDIA that Ilupeju Pillars FC held talks with Coach Bola. One of the Ekiti manager, Coach Bola remains Ilupeju Pillars FC's long-term target, according to FOLO MEDIA sources, but the club had an initial enquiry about his immediate availability knocked back. Sources added that Coach Bola would be keen on the vacancy at the pillars but is under contract.
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