The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the recommendations of the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee, appointing Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 Boys National Teams, respectively.
Maikaba, a seasoned coach with experience at some of Nigeria’s top clubs, previously led the U17 Boys’ National Team, the Golden Eaglets, and served as assistant coach of the U20 Boys, the Flying Eagles, during Paul Aigbogun’s tenure as head coach. Known for his calm and strategic approach, Maikaba has managed elite teams including Enyimba FC, Wikki Tourists, Kano Pillars, and Plateau United. Notably, he guided Akwa United FC to victory in the prestigious President’s Cup in 2017.
Eboboritse Uwejamomere, now at the helm of the five-time world champions Golden Eaglets, brings extensive experience as a coach-analyst for the senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles. He currently heads the academy at Sporting Lagos FC, recently promoted back to the NPFL, and has worked as an analyst for the senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons. Uwejamomere also boasts international coaching experience, having developed youth players at Millwall FC, Gillingham FC, and Nottingham Forest FC in England, and served as head coach of Stormers FC in Abeokuta.
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.
