Ipswich Town has unveiled former Super Eagles player Sone Aluko as a member of its men’s first-team coaching staff. Aluko, 35, played for the team from 2021 until his retirement this year, after helping them secure promotion to the Premier League.
“The Club is pleased to announce that Sone Aluko has joined Kieran McKenna’s backroom staff as a First-Team Coach.”
During his active playing years, Sone represented numerous clubs, including Aberdeen, Rangers, Hull City, and Fulham, as well as playing international football with Nigeria before arriving at Portman Road.
Sone also progressed with his coaching badges—along with other members of the first-team squad—while he was a player and will now begin working with Kieran and the other coaches.
“It is a real privilege to start the next phase of my career by joining the first-team coaching staff here at the Club,” Sone told the Club website.
“Learning from the Manager and all the coaching staff here is a fantastic opportunity for me. It is a great time to be at Ipswich, and I’m really looking forward to helping the squad continue to learn and take on the challenge of the Premier League.
“We’re delighted to add Sone to our coaching team,” Kieran said.
“His work ethic and values have been important for the Club over the last few years, and we know he will continue to bring those qualities to his new role.
“Sone has strong relationships with players and staff at the Club and he will be a big addition for us.”
