{
  "id": 718584,
  "title": "Aweroro denies bribery allegations after 3SC exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/aweroro-denies-bribery-allegations-after-3sc-exit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T01:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/aweroro-denies-bribery-allegations-after-3sc-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro has denied allegations of bribery, according to a report by PUNCH Sports Extra. The accusations reportedly contributed to the club terminating his contract before the beginning of the 2026/27 season. Shooting Stars parted ways with Aweroro by mutual agreement after just one season, during which he led the team to a third-place finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League. During an interview on a Yoruba sports programme, Aweroro insisted that any player alleging he received money from them should present evidence, as he argued their claims were different from instances where players sought to show appreciation with gifts. Aweroro also mentioned that he had prayed for one player experiencing a goal drought and advised him to send the money to the fans instead. He claimed to have brought Alade Balogun from Ikorodu City and questioned him about any financial favors, to which the player responded in the negative. Aweroro acknowledged that his demanding work schedule took a toll on him, as his blood pressure reached 169 during his tenure. The club has now invited former Rangers coach Imama Amapakabo and former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf to potentially take over as their new head coach. Shooting Stars face Inter Lagos in the opening match of the 2026/27 NPFL season on August 28, followed by a match against CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.",
  "summary": "Former Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro refutes bribery allegations following his exit from the club, despite leading them to continental football. Read More: https://punchng.com/aweroro-denies-bribery-allegations-after-3sc-exit/",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro denies bribery allegations.",
    "Contract terminated by club before 2026/27 season begins.",
    "Aweroro claims players' gifts vs. bribery claims are different."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The denial by Aweroro shifts the focus to the club's search for a new coach, with Imama Amapakabo and Salisu Yusuf emerging as potential candidates to replace him.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}