Abia Comets FC, a team in the Nigeria National League (NNL), has announced Coach Monday Eguavoen as their new Technical Director, according to Completesports. report summaries.. List of sections. Expand. The club introduced Dipreye Teibowei to the press and fans as the new Technical Adviser in preparation for the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League season, which is expected to begin in October. Monday Eguavoen: A Veteran with a Rich Football Legacy. The 60-year-old coach is the older sibling of Augustine Eguavoen, the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and a former defender for the Super Eagles. Additionally, read: NNL: Edel FC announces the transfer of star player Merpring to Abia Warriors. Coach Eguavoen and Teibowei have both entered into provisional one-year agreements, which can be extended based on their performance at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season. Teibowei joins Abia Comets demonstrating remarkable ‘computer-like’ precision. Teibowei, who is 55 years old and affectionately known as “Computer”, was the Technical Adviser for Bayelsa United FC until he was succeeded by Ladan Bosso prior to the 2024/2025 season. The two coaches were introduced at a brief yet vibrant event in Umuahia on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. They both voiced their dedication to revitalizing the team and achieving favorable outcomes in the upcoming season. The Club Chairman elaborated on the rationale behind their appointments. Boniface Alozie, the Executive Chairman of the Abia Comets Management Committee, explained the rationale behind the recent coaching appointments. “The two coaches were chosen for their qualifications and established success in the sport,” stated Alozie. Furthermore, it was noted that the NNL has scheduled the start of the 2025/2026 season for October, in light of the recent vandalism at Delta Stadium. He committed to providing complete support to the technical team to help the club meet its goals in the upcoming NNL season. The pre-season start date for Abia Comets has been officially announced.