Barau FC have come under criticism after retracting their earlier announcement confirming Ladan Bosso’s exit, calling the report “fake news.”
The club had initially posted on its verified social media platforms that Bosso had stepped aside, before deleting the message and insisting he remains in charge.
Club president Shawal Barau Jibrin later clarified that Bosso is still Technical Adviser, while Ibrahim Tata continues as Chief Coach 1, urging fans to disregard all “false information.”
The now deleted Club statement from Barau FC official Facebook account.
The about-turn, however, has sparked confusion among supporters and observers, who question the club’s communication credibility.
The former Bayelsa United boss, who joined the newly promoted NPFL side two months ago, has so far managed one win, two draws, and four losses in seven matches, leaving Barau FC bottom of the table with five points.
The new statement on Barau social media platforms.Photo Credit: Barau/X
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed that Barau FC’s Matchday 9 encounter against Kano Pillars be played behind closed doors for safety reasons.
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The new release seems to come from a directive from the President of the Club and not anchored by the media director Ahmad Gwale. Photo Credit: Barau/X
In a statement signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the league stated that only referees’ council members, state FA officials, accredited media, and security personnel will be allowed into the stadium.
A total of 120 persons will be permitted inside the match venue, with no fans or unauthorized individuals admitted.
The NPFL Secretariat will also deploy two officials for Barau FC’s upcoming home games to monitor security and organizational compliance.
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The fixture between Barau FC and Kano Pillars is scheduled for Sunday, 19 October 2025, with kick-off set for 4:00 PM at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata.
