By Abdul Momoh

The General Manager of Kwara United FC Mr Bashir Badawiy, an Irah, Kwara State born football administrator has been rated high by football administrators in Nigeria following a successful Gov Wike Preseason Tournament held in Portharcourt, Rivers State.

Despite the challenges faced by sports including the shutdown occasioned by Covid19 and economic crises posed this year, Badawiy who is called the realist manager organized an exemplary Tournament in Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria.

Preseason is a tournament meant for shaping up teams and make them battle ready when the league and other national and continental engagements commenced.

Rivers United emerged champions after beating Bayelsa United 4-3 on penalties in the final.

On this note, the former Team Coordinator at Rivers United was praised and commended as a result of his management skills and experience over the years for the successful tournament hosted by Rivers State Government.

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Kadiri Ikanah:

The CAF Champions league winner and the former Super Falcons head coach said he’s very impressed with the organisation and happy with the level of professionalism put in the tournament.

Gbenga Ogunbote, Sunshine Stars FC head coach spoke high of the tournament.

“This tournament is a good way to get to know what exactly you have at your disposal. Seeing a non league side giving Rivers United a run for their money shows how the organisers has gone to making it worthy”

Davis Gabriel, the proprietor of the Ottasolo International took his team for the tournament and won the best team of the tournament with series of professionalism that shows in the team’s performance.

“The tournament gave our players the platform to participate with the best in the Nigeria League and of course helps to elevate the club and the players career.”

Tijani Babaginda:

The Olympic Gold medalist and the President of National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers was amazed with the level of organisations and also to show support for players playing in the local league.

“We are working hard to make sure the players get better welfare and also the good news is that we are now one but I must commend the organisers especially Bashir Badawiy and his team”

Boma Iyaye:

The Commissioner of Sports and Youths Development Hon. Boma Iyaye said he was very satisfied with the tournament and also gave kudos to the former Rivers United team coordinator Mr Bashir Badawiy and his team.

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Hon Honour Sirawo:

The Permanent Secretary of the ministry of Youths and Sports Development who doubles as the President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)

Hon. Sirawo gave his remarks that the game was very competitive and applauded of fair play being displayed throughout the tournament. He concluded by appreciating the Coordinator of the tournament and his team.

Alloy Chukwuemeka:

The Secretary of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL Club Owners praised Bashir Badawiy and his team for a job well done as regards the organisation of the tournament.

  Bashir Badawiy, Bayelsa United, Boma Iyaye, Coach Kadiri Ikhana, Honour Sirawo, NPFL, Rivers United