Ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Gov. Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Muhammad Barde Zakar as Technical Assistant to the Governor on Sports Development.
The Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim, made the disclosure in Jigawa.
Similarly, the Governor has approved the appointments of a new management team for Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club.
“The appointment is part of His Excellency’s commitment to ensuring the continued success and growth of the Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club,” the SSG said.
The SSG listed the composition of the newly appointed management team as follows:
1. Gambo Umar Labbo - Chairman
2. Engineer Idris Zangi - Vice Chairman
3. Abdulmajid Auwal Ali - Team Manager
4. Baba Garba - Assistant Team Manager
5. Hauwa Garba - Welfare
6. Ado Mato Gwaram - Coach
7. Sabo Abdullahi - FA Representative
8. Ibrahim Isyaku - PRO
9. Dodo Isah - Member
10. Jafaru M. Shu’aibu - Member
11. Abdulkadir Kalla - Member
12. Ali M. Ibrahim - Club Secretary
“Furthermore, as part of his efforts to improve the confidence of home-based players in the state, the Governor has also approved the establishment and appointments of the management team for Junior Golden Stars (Danmodi Strikers), which will serve as a feeder team for the Jigawa Golden Stars main team, consisting entirely of Jigawa State indigenes,” the statement said.
Malam Bala Ibrahim stated that those appointed as the pioneer management team of the newly established Junior Golden Stars (Danmodi Strikers) are as follows:
1. Ibrahim Auwal Kwiachiri - Chairman
2. Babangida M. Shalla - Team Manager
3. Hassan Magaji - Welfare
4. Nura Arma Maigatari - Coach
5. Muhammad Ado - Assistant Coach
6. Suleiman Isyaku - PRO
7. Sabo Saleh Gantsa - Member
8. Ibrahim Jibrin - Secretary
The statement further explained that the new management teams have been carefully selected based on merit, competence, and experience.
“While congratulating the appointees, it is hoped that they will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be instrumental in managing and overseeing the affairs of the clubs,” the SSG said.
He disclosed that the rationale behind the formation of the new management team is to implement initiatives that will enhance the Golden Stars’ performance, attract private sponsorships, and increase community involvement in sports development statewide, as well as to provide stability and continuity, which are crucial for long-term success and resilience in line with Governor Malam Umar Namadi's vision.
The SSG stated that the management teams are expected to collaborate closely with the State Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture and other stakeholders in the sports industry to promote the clubs.
All the appointments take immediate effect.
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