Exclusive: Kwara United gives Coach Tunde Sanni 3-match ultimatum after Kotoko’s defeat

The Technical Adviser of Kwara United, Coach Tunde Sanni, has been given a three-match ultimatum following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko FC in the second leg of the preliminary round game.

Kwara United crashed out of the CAF Confederation, having lost 5-3 on aggregate to the Ghanaian giants.

The management of the team under Kumbi Titiloye has now handed a match ultimatum to Coach Tunde Sanni.

The Informant247 learnt that the pronouncement was made in a post-match meeting held at the office of the team in Ilorin on Tuesday morning after their first training session since crashing out of the CAF Confederation Cup.

A source said, “Coach Tunde Sanni has been given a three-match ultimatum and has also been placed on a half salary.”

Meanwhile, the club media officer, Ayodeji Ismail denied that no ultimatum was issued.

“I can tell you authoritatively that no ultimatum was given,” he told this reporter.

Coach Tunde Sanni in a phone interview with our reporter also denied the report, even as he added that the ‘issue has been resolved’

He said “It’s not true.It has been resolved. Whether anybody give me three matches, ultimatum or not- pressure or no pressure, this coming match is very important for us – we need to regroup on time, keep preparing so that we can win the match.

“When they pay salary I was paid my full salary,if it’s not resolved how can they pay me my full salary-our own is to work harder so that we can win tomorrow” he added.

Kwara United will face Plateau United on Thursday, October 2, in Ilorin in their NPFL matchday five rescheduled game, after which they will also host Abia Warriors on Sunday. They will be on the road to face Kano Pillars on Wednesday, October 8 and later make a trip to Bauchi to clash with Wikki Tourist on Sunday.

Kwara United, although with two games outstanding currently occupy 15th position on the table with five points from four games.