Former Nigeria U-20 coach leaves Egypt’s Telecom SC to begin a new chapter in Sudan, with Al Ahli Madani targeting domestic success and continental progress.
Nigerian coach Aliyu Zubair has been unveiled as the new head coach of Sudanese football powerhouse Al Ahli Madani, signing a two-year contract that will see him lead the club into the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
The appointment marks another significant milestone in Zubair’s steadily rising coaching career and further reinforces the growing influence of Nigerian tacticians across African football. He succeeds experienced Sudanese coach Farouk Jabra, with Al Ahli Madani entrusting him to spearhead a new era built around domestic competitiveness and continental ambition.
Zubair’s arrival in Sudan comes just hours after confirming his mutual departure from Egyptian second-tier club Telecom SC, where he earned widespread praise for transforming the team’s performances and guiding the club to notable progress in domestic competitions. His successful spell in Egypt further strengthened his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most progressive young coaches.
Speaking after completing the move, Zubair described the appointment as another important chapter in his managerial journey and expressed his determination to deliver success for one of Sudan’s most historic clubs.
«”Al Ahli Madani is another huge challenge for me. It is a great club with a rich history and high ambitions. I am looking forward to working with the players, the management and the fans to achieve our objectives, especially as the team prepares to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup,” Zubair said.»
The former Nigeria U-20 manager now faces the challenge of guiding Al Ahli Madani through a demanding campaign that includes both the Sudanese domestic competitions and the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup. Club officials believe the two-year agreement provides the stability and long-term vision required to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for honours at home while making a meaningful impact on the continental stage.
Widely respected for his tactical discipline, player development and team-building philosophy, Zubair arrives with an impressive coaching résumé that spans several of Nigeria’s top clubs. He has previously managed Wikki Tourists, Gombe United and Elkanemi Warriors, establishing himself as one of the country’s most accomplished domestic coaches before expanding his career into North African football with Telecom SC.
His experience working with both youth and senior teams is expected to prove invaluable as Al Ahli Madani seek to strengthen their squad, improve consistency in the league and compete successfully against some of Africa’s leading clubs in continental competition.
For Al Ahli Madani, the appointment signals a clear statement of intent. The club’s passionate supporters will be hoping Zubair can restore sustained success domestically while also leading a memorable CAF Confederation Cup campaign that reflects the ambitions and proud tradition of one of Sudan’s most respected football institutions.
As preparations begin for the new season, all eyes will be on the Nigerian tactician as he embarks on what could become one of the defining chapters of his coaching career, with expectations high that his leadership, tactical expertise and winning mentality can elevate Al Ahli Madani to new heights on both the domestic and African stages.
