Osogbo, Osun State – In a significant move aimed at revitalizing sports in Osun State, the government has announced the constitution of management teams and the appointment of football coaches for both Osun United & Osun Babes Football Clubs.
This announcement, made on October 17, 2023, by the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports and Special Needs, Prince Kola Adewusi, reveals the following key appointments:
Osun United Football Club:
- Akin Maxwel – Chairman
- Abimbola Rafiu – Community Relation Manager
- Femi Okenla – Marketing and Communication
- Kabiru Adekunle – Team Manager
- Oyewole Opeyemi – Secretary
Osun Babes Football Club:
- Mrs. Tola Usman – Chairperson
- Wole Animasahun – Team Manager
- Mrs. Ronke Ogunbanwo – Secretary
In addition to these management appointments, coaching staff for both teams have been named:
Osun United Coaches:
- Seye Ajayi – Chief Coach
- Sina Afolabi – Assistant Coach I
- Waheed Olapade – Assistant Coach II
- Lateef Yusuf – Goalkeeper Coach
- Seyi Akanni – Media Officer
- Akeem Adebayo Mogba – Welfare Officer
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Osun Babes Coaches:
- Bayo Adesina – Chief Coach
- Kolawole Keshi – Assistant Coach I
- Yinka Oyeleye – Assistant Coach II
- Segun Awopetu – Goalkeeper Coach
- Omolola Seun – Media Officer
This strategic reshuffling of leadership and coaching positions is expected to bring a renewed sense of direction and professionalism to both football clubs, ensuring they continue to thrive and represent Osun State on the national sports stage.
Goke Awoyemi, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, signed the official statement.
This development is a positive step forward for sports enthusiasts and fans in Osun State, as they eagerly anticipate the impact of the newly appointed teams and coaches on the performance of Osun United and Osun Babes FC.
