A 1-0 win over FC IfeanyiUbah on the last day of the 2016 season saw MFM finish 16 to avoid dropping to the Nigeria National League (NNL).

Ilechukwuwho has been with MFM FC for 10 years, parted ways with the club on Monday, October 3.

Although his reason to quit the Olukoya Boys was not revealed, learnt that the young manager is keen to take time away from the game to attend some refresher courses.

Ilechukwu was the coach which oversaw their promotion to the NPFL two years ago, for the first time in their history.

MFM FC will kick off the search for a replacement who will handle the team in their second season in the NPFL.