Coach Bolarinwa Idris has officially stepped down as head coach of Ekiti United on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League season, bringing an end to a memorable one-season spell with the Ekiti State-owned club.
The tactician tendered his resignation to the club on Wednesday, marking the close of a chapter that saw Ekiti United emerge as one of the most competitive teams in the league.
Under Coach Idris’ leadership, Ekiti United finished third in the fiercely contested NNL Conference B, earning 30 points and narrowly missing out on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
One of the standout achievements of his tenure was the club’s impeccable home record.
Idris became the only coach in the just-concluded NNL season to maintain a perfect home record, winning all nine home matches and securing the maximum 27 points available on home soil.
He thanked the Ekiti State Government as well as the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Sports Development, Dr Olusola Osetoba, for her unwavering support and commitment throughout the season.
He said, “This chapter is over with Ekiti United, and I am proud of what we achieved together from the first day to the end of the season. Football is a collective effort, and I must appreciate everyone we worked with to make the successes we recorded possible.
“The players gave everything for the badge, the staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and the fans stood by us through the highs and lows. I will always be grateful for the support I received.”
Despite growing speculation linking him with several clubs ahead of the new season, Coach Idris remained guarded when asked about his next destination.
“I’m currently in discussions with a few clubs, but nothing concrete has been agreed yet. When the time is right, I will make my next move public. For now, I want to take some time to rest and reflect,” he said.
With over a decade of coaching experience across the Nigeria Nationwide League One and the NNL, Idris leaves Ekiti United with his reputation significantly enhanced and his stock on the rise.
Idris is a Confederation of African Football-certified coach who previously worked with Phoenix Athletics Sports Club, Greenlock FC and Grassrunners FC before joining Ekiti United.
