Equatorial Guinea’s Malabo United has set its sights on Yemi Olanrewaju, the assistant coach of Nigeria’s Rivers United, as part of a major technical team overhaul ahead of the upcoming season. Reports indicate that the club views the young Nigerian tactician as a prime candidate to bolster their coaching staff.
Olanrewaju has built a strong reputation in Nigerian football through his previous roles at MFM FC and Enyimba, earning him widespread recognition within the domestic league. His expertise is now drawing attention from abroad as Malabo United seeks to strengthen its backroom setup.
The coach is currently weighing the offer against his ongoing commitment to Rivers United, where he played a key role in their runner-up finish in the 2025-26 NPFL season under Rangers. The NPFL side is expected to initiate discussions to retain him amidst the foreign interest.
Malabo United has yet to make a formal public statement regarding the specifics of their proposal. Both clubs anticipate providing updates once Olanrewaju reaches a decision on his next career move.