
Ekiti United is preparing to announce Jacob Vandi as their new head coach for the upcoming 2026-27 Nigeria National League season. He will replace Idris Bolarinwa, who departed the club after leading Ekiti United to a third-place finish in NNL Conference B last season, according to Daily Post (NG).
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