WABSU Zone B Announces Official Leadership and Committee Structure to Boost Beach Soccer Development

The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) Zone B, an affiliate of the African Beach Soccer Union (ABSU), has officially unveiled its leadership team and committee structure, marking a major step toward strengthening beach soccer across the region.

Following extensive consultations with key stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic, and Nigeria, the newly appointed members are tasked with driving the growth and professionalization of beach soccer in Zone B.

Technical Committee

Christopher Kadiri (Nigeria)

Jelili Ogunmuyiwa (Nigeria)

Koffi Boris Kevin Enam (Côte d’Ivoire)

Joseph Kouadjane (Côte d’Ivoire)

Jean-Claude Djobo (Togo)

Idris Jibril (Nigeria)

Sabo Abdullahi Dutse (Nigeria)

George Darko (Ghana)

Paul Kwesi Aggrey (Ghana)

Francis Ebo Turkson (Ghana)

Competitions Committee

Mojeed Adegbindin (Nigeria)

Abdulkadir Adamu Ja’afar (Nigeria)

Steven Lavon (Togo)

Marius Adika (Togo)

Davy Anato (Benin Republic)

Mamadou Dao (Côte d’Ivoire)

Didier Kabletchi (Côte d’Ivoire)

Morrison Gore (Côte d’Ivoire)

Aliyu Umar Agaie (Nigeria)

Yaw Gyamfi Kusi Aware (Ghana)

Nana Poku Amankwah (Ghana)

Attiwassorou Johanosky (Benin Republic)

Dantekpon Anasthase (Benin Republic)

Communications Department

Oluwabusayo Olowookere (Nigeria)

Oluwaseun Oyediji (Nigeria)

Ibrahim Tanko (Nigeria)

Dela Ayite (Togo)

Jean Claude Togbe (Benin Republic)

Eugene Kouame Djabia (Côte d’Ivoire)

Theophilius Sampah (Ghana)

Victor Kwame Darko (Ghana)

Ibrahim Abdulhameed (Nigeria)

Reuben Dzidodo (Ghana)

Habu Usman (Nigeria)

Sènankpon Pèrez (Benin Republic)

Women and Youth Development Committee

James Ene Allison (Nigeria)

Nonso Arinze (Nigeria)

Abigail Bado (Côte d’Ivoire)

Herbert Aka (Côte d’Ivoire)

Arlette Bossou (Benin Republic)

Nicholas Otu Laryea (Ghana)

Daniel Vormawor (Ghana)

Uriel Appienti (Ghana)

Princella Aku Klove (Ghana)

Yori Florence (Nigeria)

Marketing and Sponsorship Committee

Abdullahi Yahaya (Nigeria)

Angeline N’Gbocho (Côte d’Ivoire)

Olivier Gbale (Côte d’Ivoire)

Sylvester Anim (Ghana)

Philip Sarpong Ankrah (Ghana)

Patrick Donkor (Ghana)

Akanimo King (Nigeria)

Sandrine Ezin (Benin Republic)

Godson Uti (Nigeria)

Finance Committee

Victor Madubuko (Nigeria)

Francis Awoefe (Nigeria)

Ramata Kone (Côte d’Ivoire)

Arnaud M’Mbahia Yoa (Côte d’Ivoire)

Bernice Houngbeji (Benin Republic)

Geoffrey Asare Darko (Ghana)

Adrien Houananinou (Benin Republic)

WABSU Zone B Secretariat

Hermann Madou (Côte d’Ivoire)

Innocent Kwadzo Kumensah (Ghana)

Folashade Johnson (Nigeria)

Awam Okwudili Emmanuel (Nigeria)

Executive Committee

Yves Mbabia (Côte d’Ivoire)

Rasheed Saraki (Nigeria)

Noal Ahoudjo (Benin Republic)

Henry George Thomson (Nigeria)

Chairpersons of Technical, Competitions, Women & Youth Development, Finance, Communications, and Marketing & Sponsorship Committees

Legal Unit

Conforte Sogbossi (Benin Republic)

Martial Kiniffo (Benin Republic)

This new leadership and committee framework is expected to strengthen governance, enhance competitions, and foster youth and women’s participation, setting the stage for a vibrant future for beach soccer across West Africa.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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