By Dayo Awoniyi
Kada Warriors Football Club has revamped its management team following a decisive move to steer the team away from relegation in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria National League.
The restructuring, approved by Hon. Sadiq Mamman, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Local Government Affairs and Chairman of Kada Warriors FC, aims to inject new energy and expertise into the team’s operations.
The reconstituted management team is now headed by Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos as Chairman, bringing strong leadership and vision to the Kaduna based club. He will be supported by an experienced team, including Garba Lawal as General Manager, Danlami Umar Kwasau as Chief Coach, and Yinka Salihu as Assistant Coach 1.
Other key appointments include Lawal Muhammad as Assistant Coach 2, Ibrahim M. Lagos as Welfare Officer, and Saidu Dibis as Marketing Officer. The team also boasts specialists like Muhammad Baba as Kit Manager, Labaran Hassan as Club Secretary, and Jibrin H. Haramaini as Nurse.
Following his appointment, the club’s new chairman expressed his optimism about the new management team.
“We believe this new structure will bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the Kada Warriors Football Team. We are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to ensure the team’s success both on and off the field,” Mamman told media.
With the revamped management team in place, Kada Warriors FC is set to fight back and secure their place in the Nigeria National League.
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