Ex-Enyimba’s coach Cooreman dies at 79

Former Coach of Akwa United and multiple Nigerian teams –  Enyimba, Ocean Boys, Warri Wolves, Gombe United –  Maurice Cooreman has reportedly passed on in his native Belgium.

He was aged 79. Cooreman led the defunct Ocean Boys  to the Nigerian title in 2006, but was sacked in September 2006 and then retired two weeks later.

He managed Enyimba from October 2006 to November 2008 and received a five match ban in April 2008 after attacking a referee.

He also ventured into the Ghanaian League when he was appointed manager of Asante Kotoko in November 2008. Back in Nigeria Cooreman has also managed the NPA. Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars and Gabros , Kaduna United as well as  Ikorodu United.