Confluence Queens FC have announced a major shake-up of their technical department as part of efforts to reposition the club in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season.
Following an internal review of recent performances, the club has parted ways with Abu Manama and Abdul Muhammed.
In a swift response, Ojekunle Folabi has been appointed as the new Technical Adviser, while Okon Nsikakabasi and Esther Michael have taken up roles as Assistant Coaches I and II respectively.
Goalkeeper trainer Azzez has retained his position and will continue working with the team under the new technical setup.
With four matches already played this season and the relegation battle beginning to intensify, the newly assembled technical crew faces an immediate challenge.
Their task will be to stabilise performances, improve results, and guide Confluence Queens away from the drop zone as the campaign progresses.
The club expressed confidence that the changes will bring fresh ideas, renewed energy, and improved organisation to the squad, helping them regain competitiveness in the league.
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.
