Jacob Vandi Aims to Strengthen Ekiti United for NNL Season

Jacob Vandi, the head coach of Ekiti United, has expressed his commitment to developing a competitive and disciplined team for the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season. In a message released ahead of the 2026–27 season, Vandi stated that the team is still a work in progress.

He highlighted the significance of pre-season matches as opportunities for learning, improvement, and assessing players' readiness for the upcoming campaign. Vandi emphasized that every match contributes to the team's development, stating, “Every match has provided us with an opportunity to learn, improve, assess our players, and continue building the team we want to see this season.” He also acknowledged the encouraging commitment shown by both the players and the technical crew, affirming that they will continue to work hard to enhance every aspect of the team.