Enabulele Congratulates Folashade Falokun on Super Falcons Team Coordinator Appointment

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Mrs. Folashade Falokun on her appointment as the Team Coordinator of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons.

In a statement released through his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the appointment as a fitting recognition of Falokun’s outstanding contributions to sports administration and development in Nigeria. He noted that her wealth of experience, dedication, and commitment to excellence made her deserving of the prestigious national role.

The Edo Sports Commission Chairman commended Falokun’s professionalism, leadership, and administrative competence, expressing confidence that her appointment would further enhance the Super Falcons’ operations and support the team’s quest for continued success on the continental and global stage.

“Your appointment is a testament to your years of hard work, integrity, and unwavering commitment to sports development. I have no doubt that your wealth of experience, administrative competence, and passion for excellence will further strengthen the Super Falcons and contribute significantly to the team’s continued success,” Enabulele stated.

He added that Falokun’s elevation serves as an inspiration to sports administrators across the country, particularly women aspiring to leadership positions in the sector. According to him, her achievement reinforces the values of diligence, professionalism, and dedication as essential ingredients for success in sports administration.

Enabulele also wished Falokun a productive and successful tenure, assuring her of the Edo State Sports Commission’s goodwill and support as she takes on her new national assignment.

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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