State Owned Football Teams in Kogi State have encountered series of
problems in the past - ranging from poor administration, clash of
interests and lack of sound technocrats to move the round leather game
forward.
Hon Abdul Adama who was appointed the chairman of Kogi United and
Confluence Queens on September 2013 was saddled with the responsibility
of restructuring and repositioning both clubs in their respective
leagues.
In the past nineteen months there have been massive turn around in the
fortunes of the state darling teams (Kogi United and Confluence Queens)
and football pundits hailed the brain behind the massive transformation,
Adama.
His track records speaks volume right from his time as the financier of
Bukola Babes now ABS FC, his massive empowerment of youths and his
world class management of Kogi United and Confluence Queens.
Every step taken in targeting a goal to achieve in life has its name
and intention and always assist when there is distraction or confusion
along the way.
Last season for Kogi United and Confluence Queens was tagged as the
season of restructuring and repositioning under the management led by
Abdul Adama.
That target was achieved as the clubs witnessed impressive turn around
in status, attractive style of play, players’ welfare package, foreign
and indigenous sponsorship and lots more.
In readiness for the new NNL season, the management sought for the new
best hand in technical crew with former Chelsea trained coach, Yomi
Godwin Elijah as head coach.
Elijah, who guided ABS FC to 5th in the last campaign joined hands with
former Super Eagles’ defender, Abdul Sule as Technical Adviser and
Wasiu Lawal as keepers’ trainer.
With these commendable combination of technical crew and renewed
commitment of the management members, it was expected that a new target
will be set to encourage focus and concentration for the Wada Boys to
actualize that target.
For the first time in the history of Kogi United, they had the chance
to engage a national side (Nigeria U23) in a friendly match and
Nigerians applauded Adama for his efforts in making the warm up match a
reality.
Confluence Queens were not left out, with the club recruiting quality
foreign players and attracting some of the best in the land to their
fold.
They also played top friendlies against the Super Falcons and Rivers
Angels, confirming the top notch administrative qualities of the
management led by Adama
After making such a miraculous recovery in making the teams to be
reckoned with in 2014, a new direction was taken for the teams to
achieve their set goals,
The management set the standard in the last season, the next thing was
to build on that success, that’s why Adama termed the 2014/15 campaign
''season of consolidation''.
On Wednesday 1st April 2015, Nigerian League followers thought it was a joke when Adama tendered his resignation.
Adama said the decision to leave the clubsides, which are close to his
heart, was difficult as he enjoyed a good working condition throughout
his stay adding that he would remain grateful for the chance to serve
and contribute to the development of sports in Kogi State.
“This has been a very difficult decision to make as I enjoyed a good
and progressive working condition throughout my appointment as chairman
of Kogi United and Confluence Queens,” begins Adama.
“I remain grateful to Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State for the
opportunity to serve and contribute my quota to the development of
sports in our dear state,” Adama said.
There are fears from football pundits on the future of Kogi United and
Confluence Queens, if the yet-to-be-named chairman will have the
interests of the two teams at heart.
Meanwhile, we wish Hon Adama the best in his future endeavours, hoping he makes a return to the sporting arena.
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