Prominent women’s football advocate, Moses Nagogo Bako, has commended for her outstanding commitment to grassroots development, describing her recent initiative as a true reflection of exemplary leadership and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Bako made this known while reacting to the successful matriculation of 25 coaches under the Rasheedat Ajibade Coaching Scholarship Programme.
According to him, Ajibade’s continuous investment in human capital, particularly in empowering coaches, goes beyond football and speaks volumes about her character, values, and sense of purpose.
“This is more than just a scholarship programme,” Bako stated. “It is a clear demonstration of exemplary leadership and a life influenced by godly principles. Rasheedat Ajibade has shown that true success is not only measured by personal achievements but by how many lives one is able to impact positively.”
He further noted that the initiative will significantly contribute to the growth and structure of grassroots football in Nigeria, especially in the women’s game, where technical development remains a key factor.
Bako also urged other stakeholders and players to emulate such acts of service and intentional development, stressing that sustainable progress in football can only be achieved through deliberate investment in people.
The matriculation of the 25 coaches marks a major milestone in the foundation’s vision to build capacity and create long-term impact across Nigerian football, with many already describing it as a step in the right direction for the future of the sport.
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.
