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Abia Warriors Assistant Coach Resigns

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2 years ago

August 4, 2023

Abia Warriors Assistant Coach Kelvin Ejeh popularly known as “Mouriho” has resigned his appointment with the Umuahia based outfit.

Ejeh who has been with the Umuahia Warriors for almost a decade, starting as a youth team Coach in 2015 League season. He piloted the youth team to a favorable in the NLO 1 League in 2016 and various Laliga U15 tournament. He resigned his appointment on Friday 3 August.

According to him, this is to enable him explore other avenues in his chosen career. He was full of appreciation to the management of Abia Warriors FC for giving him the opportunity to discover himself, and believe this is the time for him to move “in life there is a time for everything. A time to come and a time to go. I believe this is the time for me to go, and I really appreciate my lovely home State team, Abia Warriors, I still remain one of them” he concluded.

‘Mouriho’ prefers to remain silent on his next move, saying “the future will determine. I know that my managers are working, and when they are ready, they will inform me. All I know is that only God determines the future”.

A graduate of the National Institute for Sports, and University of Maiduguri. He holds a CAF license and various certificates of NPFL Laliga course. He was in the Nigeria Army for six years before resigning to pursue his Coaching Career

Ejeh was very visible last season as he stood on the Technical lines when Abia Warriors beat Dakkada FC for the first time in a league, and Doma FC to finished 4th in last NPFL Season.

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

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5 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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