By Wale Mustapha
Technical Adviser of Nasarawa Amazons, Christopher Danjuma, has emphasized that his primary focus is building a cohesive and resilient team as the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) season progresses into its second round.
Danjuma made these remarks after guiding the Amazons to a dominant 3-0 victory over Dannaz Ladies in their Matchday Nine encounter in Lagos on Wednesday.
Speaking after the match, Danjuma expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance but reiterated that the focus remains on developing a solid unit capable of handling any challenges.
“Football is a developmental process. When we play away matches, we don’t rush to win at all costs. Instead, we focus on absorbing pressure,” Danjuma said.
As the team heads into the second half of the season, the Nasarawa Amazons are adopting a new mentality.
“We respect every team in the Premier League, recognizing that no opponent is ‘cheap.’ We’re confident in our ability to achieve our goals,” the coach added.
Danjuma also noted that while he did not make significant changes to the squad, team building remains a top priority. “We’re focused on developing a cohesive unit that can thrive under pressure, whether positive or negative.”
Nasarawa Amazons will face Abia Angels in their next NWFL fixture.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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.
