Bala seeks for support to succeed as new Katsina United gaffer

 

Bala seeks for support to succeed as new Katsina United gaffer

By Ibitoye Shittu 

Experienced Nigerian Coach Abubakar Bala has broken his silence hours after being named the new Coach of Katsina United thanking the club management for choosing him as their man.

Bala was on Wednesday, December 13, unveiled in Katsina with the club's management giving him the mandate to change the fortune of the side this term in the top-flight.

The former Kwara United handler disclosed that he has been monitoring Katsina United ever since he walked away from Lobi Stars stressing that he is ready to work hard and make the club's faithfuls happy. 

He then solicited for support from fans, stakeholders and the players in his quest to achieve greater things this season with Katsina United. 

"I'm happy to be found worthy of carrying out this great task out of so many and I want to thank the management, fans and all my good Nigerian Sports Journalists who are always with me.

"I'm happy and we will work very hard to have a successful season by the Special Grace of God," the former Niger Tornadoes coach explained.

Bala who signed a one year contract with Katsina United will later on Thursday meet the players and other members of the coaching crew.

Meanwhile, Katsina United are currently occupying 15th position on the NPFL log with 14 points after 12 matches.

Para Games: Osun Storms Venue With 30 Athletes, Ready For Podium Finish

 Para Games: Osun Storms Venue With 30 Athletes, Ready For Podium Finish 

30  ATHLETES from Osun will leave Osogbo  this  morning  for Abuja , the Federal capital  to compete  with their counterparts from  the  other states of  the federation   in the 2nd National  Para Games-.

 

This is contained in a release issued by the Chief  PRO-. of the Sports Council, Mrs Funmilayo Moradeyo

This  state representatives will vie for honours in  5 games.namely: Para Athletics; Para  Canoeing; Para  Swimming; Para Powerlifting and Para Table Tennis.

The  athletes and their handlers have promised to leave no stone unturned. to  sweep medals for the state.

Meanwhile, the  athletes and the  officials  have expressed appreciation to the Sports loving Governor- Senator  Ademola Jackson Nurudeen  Adeleke   for making funds available for them to participate in the event ,promising to do their best to justify the confidence repose in them at the tournament proper.

 .However, the  General manager of the Sports Council  Mr Rotimi Dunmoye  has commended  the efforts put in place by the Deputy Governor who doubles as the Commissioner for sports- Prince Kola Adewusi  to make  the state participation a reality together with  the   Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports - SA- Prince Kolawole   Joseph and SSA- Senior Special Assistant- Mr Iyiola Semiu Babatunde

He said the trio have done a good job in putting things in order.

The contingent are expected back next week.

_ Osun FA Seals Partnership With Trumax Pharmaceuticals

 

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Osun FA Seals Partnership With Trumax Pharmaceuticals

Trumax Pharmaceuticals Team Up with Osun Football Association to Offer First Aid Supplies to Grassroots Football Clubs at Discounted Prices

Trumax Pharmaceuticals Limited has teamed up with the Osun Football Association to offer special discounted prices for First Aid essentials to football clubs in the state. 

This development will empower over 400 grassroots football clubs in the state to be well-prepared when they need to treat an injured player.

These special prices are exclusively available throughout the 2023/24 season and beyond. 

"We are delighted that the Osun Football Association found our company worthy of performing the critical function of supplying first aid to football clubs in the state."

Pharm. R.O Igbalaye, Managing Director of the company said the gesture was part of its Community Social Responsibility. 

“We would do our best to ensure that first aid essentials are affordable and available to football clubs in the state,” she promised. 

Sola Fanawopo, the Chairman of Osun Football Association thanked Trumax for accepting to be the First Aids Suppliers for football clubs in Osun and promised that all football clubs would take advantage of the gesture. He noted that the affiliated clubs would get a special coupon to access the supplier.

With 450+ Clubs, 1000+ Teams, 15+ Leagues, 400+ grassroots coaches, 16,000+ Players, 13+ Referee Societies, and 300+ Referees, Osun State is the King of grassroots football in Nigeria. 

Founded in 1991, Osun FA is responsible for providing the support structure that enables players, volunteers, coaches, and referees to develop individually or as part of a club or league.

Akin Oyedumola Appointed As Director Of Football, Osun Utd

 

Akin Oyedumola 

Akin Oyedumola Appointed As Director Of Football, Osun Utd 

Osun Utd has appointed ace football talent developer, Akin Oyedumola as its Director of Football.

According to the letter of engagement which is signed by club chairman, Akin Maxwell Makinde, Akin Oyedumola will serve in the capacity for the next two years. 

The letter read in part;

"This is to inform you that the management has graciously offer you appointment as Director of Football, for the period of two years, with effect from December 1, 2023.

"Your appointment is based on background check of your technical ability and your experience as a grassroot coach, while you will also head Osun Utd feeders team." The letter stated.

Experienced and versatile Akin Oyedunmola has previously worked with defunct Gray's FC and recently appointed as assistant coach to Seye Ajayi, he was later drafted to assist the technical crew of Osun Babes.