Kogi State Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has announced the presentation of a brand-new coaster bus to the state’s women’s football team, Confluence Queens, at the Government House in Lokoja.
Speaking during the presentation, Commissioner Fanwo said, “It was an honor to represent The Chief Servant of Kogi State in presenting this bus to our female football team today. His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, provided the bus through the office of our amiable Chief of Staff to ameliorate the challenges faced by our female footballers.”
He added, “With this new vehicle, our players can now travel with comfort while helping to project the Kogi brand wherever they go.”
The Commissioner also noted the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, led by Hon. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, which expressed gratitude to the Governor for the thoughtful gesture.
Fanwo concluded with words of encouragement to the team: “Congratulations, girls. Go and do us proud.”
The donation underscores the Kogi State Government’s commitment to supporting sports development and promoting the welfare of athletes across the state.
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.
