Gabriel Olalekan, a former MFM FC of Lagos coach on Sunday guided JAK FC of Benin Republic to the promotional playoff after defeating Ainonvi FC by a lone goal away.
Olalekan Gabriel fondly called ‘Super’ in Nigeria joined the Benin side few months back with the target to lead the team into the playoffs which he delivered perfectly in a grand style, recording six wins, three draws and a defeat to finish top of group B.
With the target now achieved, ‘Super’ who was given the job on probational basis will lead the team through the playoffs before deciding his next move with several offers noe on groung for him both in the Benin Republic League and back home in Nigeria.
Super during his time as MFM FC head coach led MFM FC to 10 games unbeaten run in 2021, the season before the team’s relegation. He was relegated to the assistant position the following season, despite guiding the team to survival the prevoius one.