Stanley Eguma Appointed Head Coach of Benin Republic’s Buffles du Borgou
The CAF A Licence holder, one of Nigerian football’s longest serving managers, takes his first coaching role outside Nigeria after spells at Rivers United and Enyimba.
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Former Rivers United and Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has been appointed the new manager of Benin Republic Ligue Pro side Buffles du Borgou.
The CAF A Licence holder joins the Beninese club with an extensive coaching résumé, having established himself as one of Nigerian football’s most successful and longest-serving managers. He is best remembered for guiding Rivers United to the 2021/22 NPFL title, having also enjoyed league success earlier in his career with Dolphins FC. His eight year spell at Rivers United made him the longest serving coach in the NPFL during that period.
After leaving Rivers United in 2024, Eguma took charge of Enyimba before now embarking on his first coaching assignment outside Nigeria with Buffles du Borgou.
Known for his tactical discipline and emphasis on defensive organisation, Eguma is expected to bring stability and a winning mentality to the Beninese side as they prepare for the new Ligue Pro season. His appointment adds to a broader trend of Nigerian coaches taking up managerial roles across West Africa in recent years.
Did You Know?
- Stanley Eguma guided Rivers United to the 2021/22 NPFL title.
- His eight year spell at Rivers United made him the NPFL’s longest-serving coach during that period.
- He also previously enjoyed league success with Dolphins FC.
- He left Rivers United in 2024 to take charge of Enyimba.
- This is Eguma’s first coaching role outside Nigeria.
- Buffles du Borgou compete in Benin Republic’s Ligue Pro.
- Eguma holds a CAF A Licence, one of the highest coaching qualifications in African football.
