Ahudiyannem Queens F.C. have announced the appointment of Adanna Nwaneri as the club’s new Head Coach.
In a statement confirming her arrival, the club expressed optimism about the future under her leadership.
“We’re excited to announce that Adanna Nwaneri has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Ahudiyannem Queens.”
Before joining Ahudiyannem Queens, Coach Adanna served as Head Coach/Technical Adviser of Abia Angels F.C. from July 2024 and again in 2025, where she was instrumental in guiding the team’s tactical direction and player development.
She also worked as an assistant coach with Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Nigeria women’s national under-17 football team (Flamingoes), contributing significantly to youth development and technical planning at the national level.
In addition, Nwaneri was part of the coaching staff at Heartland Queens F.C., further strengthening her experience within Nigeria’s women’s football ecosystem.
“With a wealth of experience, technical expertise, and a fresh sense of determination, Coach Adanna is ready to embark on this new journey with Ahudiyannem Queens,” the club stated.
The management, players and supporters have expressed enthusiasm about her appointment, looking forward to renewed energy and improved performances as the season progresses.
Ahudiyannem Queens affirmed their commitment to staying focused, united and ambitious as they pursue greater success under their new head coach.
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.
