BEVERLY HILLS, October 23, (THEWILL) – In an event held recently at the Sunday Dankaro House headquarters of the football-ruling body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) inducted recently appointed coaches of the various national teams.
At the event, the coaches were taken through important sessions that will aid them during their time on the job.
The NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, speaking at the event, exhorted the newly appointed coaches to exemplify good behaviour and also give their all whilst serving their nation. The President enjoined them to maintain a good working relationship with the secretariat also, at all times.
“Each and everyone here was appointed on merit and the Federation will ensure you get maximum support to succeed in your jobs. There is the need to prepare hard and in quick time for the different competitions lined up, and we believe you have what it takes to assemble good teams and do well at the different competitions you will be participating in.
“Ensure you maintain good relationship with the secretariat and be good ambassadors of our great country.”
The First Vice President of the NFF, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi also chipped in a few words as he advised the coaches to focus fully on the task of winning international matches and championships while avoiding unseemly controversies that do nothing to benefit the Nigeria football brand. He called for discipline, diligence and professionalism as practical watchwords in the discharge of their duties.
The roll call of attendees at the event included the President of the NFF, Pinnick, who was represented by the Chairman of Chairmen of the NFF Congress Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau; the NFF Executive Committee Members, Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’, Ganiyu Majekodunmi and Emmanuel Ibah, as well as the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the Director of Competitions Bola Oyeyode and other members of NFF management. Barr. Akinwunmi joined via video call.
In the course of the event, Dr. Sanusi spoke on the topic, “Responsibility of a National Team Coach”, while the NFF Head of Legal, Barrister Okey Obi’s speech dwelt on the topic “Ethics and Integrity” and Mr. Ameenu Mohammed, the Special Assistant to the General Secretary, refreshed the minds of the coaches on “Amended Laws of the Game”.
On his own part, Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’, Chairman of the Technical and Development Committee, pledged the Committee’s support to the teams while encouraging the coaches to put in every effort to write their names in gold in their various capacities.
The coaches who made the induction, together with their Assistants, included the Head Coach of the U20 Boys team, Isah Ladan Bosso; Head Coach of the U17 Boys, Fatai Amoo; Head Coach of the U15 Boys, Haruna Ilerika Usman; Head Coach of the U17 Girls, Bankole Olowookere and Head Coach of the U13 Boys, Abdullahi Tyabo Umar.
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