Confluence Queens Appoint Nsikakabasi Okon as New Technical Adviser

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side Confluence Queens Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Nsikakabasi Okon as their new Technical Adviser following an impressive spell as Interim Head Coach.

Okon, formerly of First Mahi Bases FC, was handed interim responsibility for the Lokoja-based club and made an immediate impact, picking up four points from a possible six in two league matches. His brief but productive tenure included a commanding 3–0 away victory over Dannaz Ladies of Lagos and a hard-fought draw against previously unbeaten Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia.

The win over Dannaz Ladies was particularly significant, marking Confluence Queens’ first victory of the season as well as their first-ever triumph against the Lagos-based side. The result provided a timely boost in the club’s battle to avoid relegation.

Before his elevation, Okon had served as Assistant Coach to former Technical Adviser Folabi Ojekunle, who was in charge for league fixtures against Delta Queens and Osun Babes. His familiarity with the squad and recent positive results were key factors in the club’s decision to hand him the role on a permanent basis.

Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, has charged the newly appointed Technical Adviser to step up efforts and guide the team to safety by the end of the season.

“We believe in your quality, and we want you to put in all the leadership and technical requirements needed in the technical department to ensure the team beats the drop zone,” the Commissioner said in a statement.

He also urged Okon to instill discipline within the squad and give his utmost commitment to the task ahead.

With the NWFL season entering a decisive phase, Confluence Queens will look to build on recent momentum as they continue their fight for survival, with Nsikakabasi Okon now entrusted with the responsibility of steering the team away from relegation.

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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