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NFF Makes Positive Flamingos Coaching Appointments
NFF Flamingos coaching appointments confirmed as Jegede-Idakwo, Omodiaghe, and Ige join staff ahead of U-17 World Cup qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed new technical appointments for the national U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, naming former internationals Joy Jegede-Idakwo and Aighewi Omodiaghe as assistant coaches, alongside Kola Ige as goalkeepers’ trainer.
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The announcement forms part of the NFF Flamingos coaching appointments ahead of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the newly appointed technical crew will work under head coach Akeem Busari, who recently assumed leadership of the team following the departure of former handler Bankole Olowookere.
The inclusion of Jegede-Idakwo and Omodiaghe is expected to bring valuable playing experience into the coaching structure, as both former internationals transition into developmental roles within Nigeria’s women’s football system.
Kola Ige’s appointment as goalkeepers’ trainer further strengthens the technical department as the team prepares for a crucial qualifying fixture against either Niger Republic or Guinea.
Coach Akeem Busari has already taken early steps in squad building, inviting 36 players to camp as part of preparations for the second-round qualifying tie.
The Nigeria Football Federation said the new structure is aimed at improving technical depth and ensuring adequate preparation for international competition, as the Flamingos continue their long-term development pathway.
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The NFF Flamingos coaching appointments come at a critical stage for the team, which remains one of Nigeria’s most successful youth women’s football sides on the continental stage.
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, has received the ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana, with organisers recognising what they described as his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership and economic reforms.
The governor was honoured at the 7th ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony, held on Friday at the British Council in Accra. The event featured a lecture themed: “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
According to the organisers, Lawal’s award was based, among other considerations, on his administration’s progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ZIK Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, noted that the award was established to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, stating that it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts toward transforming the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” Lawal said.
The governor highlighted key projects and reforms undertaken by his administration, including urban renewal initiatives, the construction of a modern airport and sweeping reforms in security, education, healthcare and the civil service. He noted that the newly constructed airport was particularly significant, as Zamfara had not benefited from such infrastructure in over 30 years since the creation of the state.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health and other sectors,” the governor added.
Lawal thanked the organisers for the recognition, saying the award would encourage him to do even more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” he said.
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