By correspondent in Lokoja.
Nigeria Women Premier League side Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja on Monday confirmed the appointment and unveiling of Sabo Okala, also known as Awala, as the new Technical Adviser.
Okala replaces Whyte Ogbonda who joined another NWPL side, Rivers Angels FC.
Until his appointment as Technical Adviser of Confluence Queens, Sabo was the head coach of Benue Championship team Honey Badgers FC
Okala once served as assistant coach of Confluence Queens Football Club during Whyte Ogbonda’s first era with the team before joining Honey Badgers
The Club Chairman, Hon. Abdulmalik Isah tasked the new coach to ensure the team maintains her status in the Nigeria Women Premier League and also bring laurel to the state
He said:“I want to first congratulate you on your appointment, I hope you are fully prepared for the task ahead.
“You’re stepping into a big shoe left behind by our former coach Whyte Ogbonda, he is a good coach and we wish him well with his new team,Said Dolly
“I implore you to be a good ambassador of the state and make us proud.”
“We promise to give you all the necessary support from the management angle, we wish you all the best.”
Responding, Okala promised to do all within his capacity to ensure that the fortunes of the club improve.
He thanked the management, led by Hon. Abdulmalik Isah,for deeming him fit for the opportunity to coach the team
“I want to say a very big Thank You to you sir for this wonderful opportunity given to me. I promise to do my best for the team, I shall not disappoint or abuse this rare opportunity,”he said.
Confluence Queens Football Club will compete in the 2023/2024 NWPL alongside other formidable sides such as Delta Queens, Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels FC, Nasarawa Amazons.
CNN.
