Members of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), FCT Chapter, rounded off the year in grand style over the weekend with an end-of-year celebration held to appreciate God’s faithfulness and the unity within the coaching family in 2025.
The colourful event drew several prominent figures in Nigerian football, including former NFF President, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, and former Secretary General of the Federation, Coach Fanny Amun. It was an evening filled with joy, camaraderie, and heartfelt appreciation.
In his remarks, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi praised the commitment and resilience of coaches in the FCT, urging them never to take their welfare and professional development for granted. He emphasized the importance of continuous training and retraining to enhance the quality of players produced in the FCT and across Nigeria. Lulu further pledged to sponsor the association’s end-of-year programmes for the next two years — a gesture that was warmly received.
One of the highlights of the event was the formal decoration of Coach Fanny Amun as a member of the FCT Chapter. He received his membership card as well as his “A” license, and he pledged to support all training programmes targeted at developing younger coaches within the chapter.
Chairman of the NFCA FCT Chapter, Bartholomew David, expressed profound gratitude to members for their unwavering support throughout the year. He also appreciated the confidence reposed in him and his executive team during the recent election that returned them to office for another four-year term. David paid tribute to the association’s elders for their consistent guidance, encouragement, and contributions to the growth of coaching in the capital.
Also in attendance were the pioneer chairman of the association, Daniel Orumade; former Super Falcons coach, Bala Nikyu; ex-U20 coach, Samuel Abimbola; Former Chairman, Godwin Bamigboye, former Super Eagles international, Femi Ajilore; FCT FA Board Member, Babatunde Akintade; former Abia Warriors Sporting Director, Patrick Ngwaogu; and FCT FA Secretary, Haruna Usman Ilerika, among other dignitaries.
The event not only celebrated achievements but also reinforced the sense of togetherness among FCT coaches as they look forward to a more impactful and progressive year ahead.
