Nurudeen Aweroro, the former head coach of Shooting Stars, has broken his silence over his departure from the Nigeria Premier Football League club, revealing that he had anticipated the split long before it was made official.

Shooting Stars confirmed last week that Aweroro and the club had parted ways after just one season in charge of the Oluyole Warriors. Speaking to Prime FM, Aweroro said the writing had been on the wall for some time.

"When they reached out to me that we should mutually agree to part ways, I told the chairman I expected this long time ago," he said. "I was told they didn't want me anymore because I won't be able to meet the demands of playing in the NPFL and on the continent. And I accepted the decision."

Threats and interference in Ibadan

Aweroro reflected on a difficult working environment at the former NPFL champions, describing a climate of pressure and outside interference that tested him throughout the season.

"When I started work, I was asked if Tammy could join me, I said yes and that's how he was appointed team manager. Others I brought were also appointed," he said.

"But when the season was about to start there were bickerings here and there, and even threats of we will sack you for not winning matches. Or, at times, when I use a player they feel I shouldn't use. I didn't allow that to deter me as I focused on the target ahead."

Why he left Ikorodu City

Before taking charge at Shooting Stars, Aweroro had been at the helm of Ikorodu City. He confirmed that his decision to leave was entirely personal, pointing to what he described as excessive interference from the club's then technical director, Bright Ozebagbe.

"Already at that time, I was planning my exit from Ikorodu City. The reason I wanted to leave was because of the technical director they appointed," Aweroro explained. "His job is more of an office job — and remember he resigned as head coach before I took over. He kept interfering in my job as head coach and I didn't like it. At that point I told my team manager, Tammy, to send out my CV."