Eko United are closing in on the appointment of experienced tactician Oladunni Oyekale as the club’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign.

The Lagos-based side is believed to be in the final stages of negotiations with Oyekale, with both parties expected to complete the agreement in the coming days.

The move signals the club’s determination to strengthen its technical setup as it prepares for another push for promotion.

Oyekale arrives with a wealth of coaching experience, having managed several clubs across Nigeria and West Africa.

His most recent role was with Dragon FC in the Benin Republic, where he gained valuable experience working in a competitive football environment.

Before that, he had coaching stints with Nigerian clubs including Crown FC and Gombe United, earning a reputation for developing disciplined and competitive teams.

If the deal is completed as expected, one of Oyekale’s immediate priorities will be rebuilding Eko United’s squad ahead of the new season.

The club is eager to assemble a balanced team capable of challenging for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Eko United have shown ambition in recent months, and appointing an experienced manager is viewed as an important step in achieving their long-term objectives.

Supporters will be hoping Oyekale can bring stability, tactical discipline, and consistency to a side that has struggled to secure promotion in previous campaigns.

An official announcement is expected once contractual details are finalized. Should the appointment go through, Oyekale will begin preparations almost immediately, with recruitment and pre-season planning likely to top his agenda as Eko United target a successful NNL campaign.