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From Assistant to Boss: Coach Sulieman Ashifat Steps Up at Kwara United
By: Tosh Michaels
At the sound of the final whistle in Ilorin on October 5, 2025, following Kwara United’s 1–0 defeat to Abia Warriors, it wasn’t just another loss, it signaled the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.
In swift response, the club’s management parted ways with Coach Tunde Sanni and handed the team’s future to a familiar face, Coach Ashifat Suleiman, popularly known as Coach Brazil.
For years, Coach Brazil has worked quietly behind the scenes as an assistant to Abdullahi Bala, Abdullahi Biffo, and most recently, Tunde Sanni. His influence has long been evident in the team’s style, discipline, and fighting spirit. Now, the man who once stood just behind the touchline steps forward to lead the Harmony Boys from the front.
This appointment is more than a routine replacement, it’s a statement of continuity, identity, and trust. By choosing Coach Brazil, Kwara United have opted for stability over uncertainty. a decision rooted in the belief that the solutions they seek may already lie within their own ranks.
In a recent interview, the club’s chairman, Mr. Kunbi Titiloye, expressed full confidence in the new gaffer, making it clear that Coach Suleiman’s appointment is not on an interim basis but a full-time charge, one aimed at writing a new chapter in the club’s history.
“Coach Suleiman Ashifat is capable of leading the team. He has been with the team for over ten years. We’ve seen his training schedule, he has worked with Coach Biffo, and we have no complaints from the management,” Kunbi Titiloye told veteran broadcaster Hameed Adio.
Under Coach Suleiman, Kwara United have already shown glimpses of resilience, recording one win, one draw, and one defeat in his first three matches: a 1–0 loss to Kano Pillars, a 1–1 draw with Wikki Tourists (both away), and a 1–0 home victory over Katsina United. It’s a relatively encouraging start for a team seeking renewed momentum.
However, the task before him remains enormous. Kwara United’s form has been inconsistent, and morale needs rebuilding. Yet, the challenge also presents the perfect stage for Coach Brazil to showcase his tactical insight and leadership under pressure.
The fans, too, have a role to play. They must look beyond recent frustrations and rally behind a coach who has served the club with loyalty and commitment. The players, on their part, must turn that familiarity into fight, focus, and belief on the pitch.
This new chapter could define more than just a season, it could shape the club’s long-term culture. If Coach Brazil succeeds, it would not only vindicate the decision to promote from within but also reaffirm that patience, learning, and loyalty still hold value in Nigerian football.
The dawn may be uncertain, but it glows with promise. Kwara United have handed the reins to one of their own, a man molded by their journey and now entrusted to lead it. For Coach Brazil, this is more than a promotion; it’s destiny calling.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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