ABS Ilorin FC has unveiled its new Technical Crew, led by experienced coach Sani Ahmed Sarduna, as the club’s Technical Adviser.
The unveiling ceremony was held at Crystal Hotel Ilorin also saw the introduction of 30 selected players from the ABS FC Players Training Development Programme (PTDP)
Sani Sarduna, a certified coach with over two decades of experience, holds advanced coaching certifications from the National Institute of Sports (NIS) and UEFA.
He signed a one-year contract with the goal of promoting the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Coach Sarduna will be assisted by renowned grassroots coach, Aremu Solihu. The club’s Director of Football, Chief Chukwuemeka, stated that the technical crew has been given a season-long contract and a mandate to return the team to the NPFL.
“ABS FC is a platform that is supporting the growth of youth in the round leather game. The players will be under the club’s special programme that is being supported by its international partners.”
Chukwuemeka also highlighted the program as a credible platform for talented youth to achieve stardom. The players will undergo a three-month training program ahead of a European tour, visiting five countries.
As part of the 30 players for the PTDP programme, we have also selected another 30 players for N-Youth league Cup that will commence in September as an extended platform.
“I want to commend the Proprietor of the club, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki for creating this platform for the youth. I also commend all the Coordinating team for the PTDP project, and the stakeholders for their support.
The Coordinator of ABS Ilorin FC, Jimoh Bashir charged the players to take advantage of the opportunity, and remain disciplined.
Similarly, the Consultant for the PTDP project, Shogo Shodunnke emphasised that the idea of the project is all about helping talented footballers to get to the stardom, adding that the round leather game remains the shortest pathway to greatness for the youth.
Speaking after his unveiling, Coach Sardauna pledged to justify the consideration, even as he called for the support of all in achieving the set goals.
While also speaking on behalf of the other PTDP players, Henry Christopher described the moment as a memorable one for all the players and their families and thanked the management of the club for the opportunity.
Meanwhile, the ABS Ilorin FC main team which will compete in the upcoming Nigeria National League(NNL) season have also been slated for resumption in a date to be announced very soon by the management.
