Congratulatory messages, Encomiums Pour on NFF as Ex International, Kola Ige Appointed Flamingos Keepers trainer



Various social media platforms on Friday went buzzing with huge traffic as critical stakeholders congratulated the Ex Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Kola Ige, as he was appointed the new National Women’s U17 Keepers handler, the Flamingos 


Ige, who was part of the 2005 national U20 team that was controversially lost to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup final, made the Africans proud in the championship.

"His technical competence, comportment , discipline and experience will surely come handy being the head of the goalkeeping department of one of the traditional clubs in the nation's top-flight league, Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan" said Edeth Bassey. He is no doubt a round peg in a round hole, and he's expected to bring his experience to bear at the global stage. " Mutiu Adepoju ,MON

Further to the encomiums,  it would be very difficult to close eyes on various congratulatory messages and encomiums showered on Gusau led NFF Board, who looked into fresh hands like Kola Ige with credible competence to take over the mantle

Ex players, football administrators, sports enthusiasts, coaches, referees, and other well-meaning Nigerians have expressed joy over the choice of the well outspoken and humble Keepers trainer 

Soga Zambo, Oyo F.A Chairman, Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, Mutiu Adepoju, MON, Oyeniyi Olufemi, Babatunde Saheed (Mr Sports), Armstrong Aniefiok, Samuel Richard, Chigozie, Shehu Abdullahi , Taiwo Adesola and others have congratulated the lanky shot stopper and lauded the NFF Technical and Development Committee for his choice.

*Meet the new technical crew of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos🇳🇬:*

Hakeem Busari — Head Coach. 

Joy Jegede-Idakwo — First Assistant Coach. 

Aighewi Amenze Omodiaghe — Second Assistant Coach. 

Kola Ige — Goalkeeper Coach

A fresh technical setup set to guide the next generation of Nigerian stars on the global stage.

Nigeria will face the winner of Niger Republic vs Guinea in the second round:
— First leg: May 22–24 (away)
— Second leg: May 30 (Nigeria hosts)

Tournament to be held in Morocco (Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2026).

*Credit: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)*

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