Koller Football Academy unveils new Head Coach

Koller Football Academy unveils new Head Coach 



Koller Football Academy has unveiled Coach Moshood Baba as the new Head Coach of the Academy. 

Coach Baba was unveiled on Sunday to the admiration of the players and stakeholders of the Academy. 

Unveiling the Coach, the Patron of the Academy, Moruf Ogunlana described the development as a milestone in the history of the Academy. 

While noting that the Coach will add value to the towering status of the Academy, the Patron stated that the management will not relent on their oars in creating a sustainable approach towards pushing the Academy to a greater height. 

"We are very happy about this  development and it marks the beginning of a new dawn in the history of our Academy. 

"At Koller Football Academy, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship.We will provide the necessary support and resources to help you grow and succeed" he said.

The Patron urged all the coaching staff and players of the Academy to be hardworking and disciplined adding that he is confident of a bright future for everyone part of the team.

Also speaking in the same vein, the Technical Director of the Academy, Coach Usman Jubril said the appointment of the Head Coach will further strengthen the activities of the Technical crew and also help develop  the players. 

One of the highlights of the programme which was witnessed by parents of the players in Academy was the unveiling of players who were promoted from one category of the team to another.

Koller Football Academy was founded in 2015
with the sole aim of nurturing the young talented players in Nigeria.The Academy which boasts of over 60 players is grouped into different categories, ranging from Under 12, 14 16 and  Under 18 (U18).

The new Head Coach, Moshood Baba, who is an ex-player of Kwara United however promised to justify the confidence reposed  in him.

A National Institute for Sports(NIS) trained and licensed Coach, Baba has over  a decade of experience in football Coaching,having handled teams like Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) teams in Minna and Abuja. He has also managed Marakana FC of Abuja, Balogun Fulani Microfinance Bank FC and Sunshine Football Academy. 

The new Head Coach is expected to oversee the activities of all the categories of teams in the Academy and ensure the development of the players in line with international best practices. 


The Koller FA teams have been impressive so far in all the leagues where they are participating. While the U14 category are currently second on the log of the Kwara Kiddies YEG league, the U16 team are also making waves in the NFCA league where they have gone unbeaten in six games and are also leading their Group with 18 points.

Popular posts from this blog

Meet Ilorin-born Soliu Ajia Yakubu,Flying Eagles Goalkeeper for AFCON

Image
Meet Ilorin-born Soliu Ajia Yakubu,Flying Eagles Goalkeeper for AFCON  An Ilorin-born goalkeeper, Soliu Ajia Yakubu, will wear the Nigerian badge at the upcoming U20 AFCON tournament in Egypt. The former Gidado Football Academy player was part of the squad listed for the AFCON final list by Coach Aliyu Zubairu. Soliu currently ply his trade in Serbian league with FK Novia Pazar. He's one of the homegrown talents expected to shine in the AFCON.  His father hails from Itakure in Ilorin while his mother hails from Gambari also in Ilorin. The young goalkeeper has been incredible so far in the camp, and he's expected to justify his inclusion in the AFCON trip. Coach Aliyu Zubairu who led the team to WAFU-B championship victory last October is banking on the support of Nigerians to win the U20 AFCON in Egypt.
Read more

BREAKING: Coach Aliyu Zubairu Bids Emotional Farewell to El Kanemi Warriors

Image
BREAKING: Coach Aliyu Zubairu Bids Emotional Farewell to El Kanemi Warriors By: Tosh Michaels  Coach Aliyu Zubairu has officially announced his departure from El Kanemi Warriors Football Club of Maiduguri, bringing an end to a transformative two-year tenure that saw the club return to the forefront of Nigerian football. In a farewell letter addressed to the club’s management, players, fans, and the people of Borno State, Coach Zubairu expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the club, highlighting the major milestones achieved under his leadership. These include the club’s promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a historic triumph in the President Federation Cup (FA Cup), and maintaining their top-flight status. “After careful consideration, I've decided not to renew my contract, which expires at the end of my two-year tenure,” Zubairu wrote. “This decision stems from my confidence that I've made a meaningful contribution to the club...
Read more

Maiduguri-born Tahur Maigana makes Flying Eagles AFCON squad

Image
Maiduguri-born Tahur Maigana makes Flying Eagles AFCON squad One of the talents to look out for in the upcoming U20 AFCON is Tahir Maigana The young player who was born and bred in Maiduguri, Borno State, is plying his trade with Wireless Football Club based in Abuja, Nigeria.  The natural left footer is a genius and will wow the spectators during the tournament. Recall that Coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Technical Adviser of Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will lead the U20 team to the AFCON in Egypt. Coach Aliyu has earlier won the heart of Nigerians after leading the team to WAFU-B championship back in October last year and he's banking on their support again to win the AFCON 
Read more