{
  "id": 14211561,
  "title": "NPFL: Shakiru Giwa steps down as Inter Lagos head coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/npfl-shakiru-giwa-steps-down-as-inter-lagos-head-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/npfl-shakiru-giwa-steps-down-as-inter-lagos-head-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shakiru Giwa has resigned from his role as head coach of Inter Lagos in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The club confirmed Giwa's departure via their X account, marking him as the first manager to leave his position this season. Inter Lagos expressed gratitude for Giwa's significant contribution to the team's recent success. The statement highlighted that Giwa led Inter Lagos to promotion from the lesser-known Nigeria National League, NNL, to the prestigious NPFL, a historic milestone for the club. Giwa's leadership in guiding the team to the NPFL will be remembered as a key part of Inter Lagos' history. Despite being newcomers to the NPFL, Inter Lagos has yet to secure a win this season. The team currently sits at the bottom of the league standings with just two points from eight matches.",
  "summary": "Shakiru Giwa has stepped down from his position as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Inter Lagos. Inter Lagos announced on their X account on Tuesday that the gaffer is no longer in charge of the team. Giwa becomes the first manager to leave his position this season. The Lagos side thanked […] NPFL: Shakiru Giwa steps down as Inter Lagos head coach",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}