Remo Stars Appoint Usman Abd’Allah as Technical Adviser

Remo Stars F.C. have announced the appointment of Usman Abd’Allah as the club’s new Technical Adviser, with immediate effect.

In a press statement released by the Sky Blue Stars, the club described the move as a significant step toward elevating performance standards and strengthening their competitive ambitions ahead of upcoming domestic and continental engagements.

Abd’Allah arrives with extensive technical and academic credentials. He holds a UEFA Pro Licence and advanced degrees in football coaching and team management from Le CREPS de Montpellier in France. He is also certified under Singapore’s National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Level 1 and possesses the prestigious LaLiga Coaching Certificate.

Vast Experience Across Continents

The seasoned tactician brings with him broad managerial experience spanning Asia and France, blending international exposure with an in-depth understanding of Nigerian football.

On the domestic scene, Abd’Allah previously served as Technical Adviser of Enyimba F.C., guiding the club to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, where they narrowly lost to Morocco’s Raja Casablanca.

He also led Enyimba to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title in the 2018/19 season.

Abd’Allah has further served as assistant coach and youth team overseer at Kano Pillars F.C., and was part of the backroom staff of the Nigeria national team under former head coach Jose Peseiro.

Remo Stars expressed confidence that Abd’Allah’s blend of international certification, continental experience and deep knowledge of the Nigerian league landscape positions him strongly to lead the club into its next phase.

The club added that it looks forward to “exciting moments” under his leadership as preparations intensify for the challenges ahead.

Samuel Ahmadu

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.

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