This was contained in a Letter dated 26th July 2022 issued by the Club Chairman Honourable Abdulmalik Isah who thanked Coach Folabi Ojekunle for his services to the club and wish him well in his future endeavours.

In the meantime, Assistant Coach Chidi Oji will take charge until a Substantive Technical Adviser is appointed.He will be ably assisted by Goalkeeper Trainer Coach Alao Olaniyi

KUFC MEDIA
26th July 2022

Head Coach of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United, Folabi Ojekunle has commended his team for their impressive performance in their 2-2 draw at Kebbi United in the Matchday 11 of the NNL Group A2 encounter on Saturday.

Kogi United who were held to 1-1 draw by FRSC FC in their last fixture needed a positive response against Kebbi United to atone for the dropped points at home.

But the Confluence State boys find themselves behind in the opening seven minutes when Owolabi Aremu break the deadlock.
One of the Mid season signings, Ahmed Mustapha Eneji even the score line for Kogi United before half time.

Jubril Abdulwahab put the visitors in front within four minutes of restart when he latched on a close range effort.

Kebbi United rallied and piled pressure on their guests which earned them a penalty on the stroke of the hour and Owolabi Aremu dispatched it past goalkeeper Shola Sheshere to level the score sheet.

After series of dominant display from the hosts which forced Sheshere to series of impressive goalkeeping, the big man in goal was called to action in the 75th minute when Kebbi won another spot kick but the experience keeper guessed right to make a brilliant save which would earn Kogi United an important point on the road.

An elated Ojekunle who would have been more impressed with a victory said the result and how it was achieved would count for good as the season go on just as he promised that the boys would soon make their chances count for goals.

“Its a positive steps and good response from the last home game, its also a massive point but would have been more massive had we secure the maximum points because we came here for a win, but we will take this and build on it.

“We are creating chances and that shows that its good side we just need to get those chances converted, like I said its a team in process and I believe we’ll get more better.”

The former Udala FC tactician singled out the new imports to the team who have made Kogi United more stronger as he expected more from them to make the club more better.

He reassured fans of the team that all needed work will be done to achieve maximum points in United’s next match against Doma FC in Lokoja on Saturday.

“We are happy to make fresh inputs to fill spaces of those that left in midseaon and its good they are settling down quickly into the team, Mustapha and Savior did well today even though I was expecting more from them but they compliment their experience we have in the team which is a positive sign, Sheshere was massive as always and I commend the whole team for their yeoman performance.

“I believe this will spur us to do better and get the maximum points against Doma next week, we won’t give them any space to hide and will give it all to get the victory.

Head Coach of Kogi United, Folabi Ojekunle has some nice words to say about his players following their 2-2 draw against JM Liberty in the Matchday 7 of Nigeria National League, NNL in Makurdi on Saturday.

United had to come back twice to salvage a valuable point and maintained their unbeaten streak in the Most Important League in Nigeria.

Mohammed Mohammed had earlier scored for the Confluence Boys to even the score at 1-1 after Sunday James had shoot the host in front in the first half.

Viralis Moave scored from the spot to restored Liberty’s lead in the 65th minutes.

Coach Ojekunle brought in Omolabi Owolabi, Osas Egbe and Salisu Tanko among the fresh legs in the closing moments to add more strength in United’s attack.

That would pay off for the visitors as they left it late till the last minutes of the game to get a deserved equalizer when Owolabi get to the end of Isah Haruna’s corner delivery.

Ojekunle told newsmen after the game that his side were in Makurdi for the match points but would take the point as a win considering how they did it.

The former Udala FC tactician said the result was a reflection of his side’s ambition to get something meaningful in the ongoing season.

“We were in Makurdi get the maximum points, but looking at how we performed and came back twice, I’d take the draw as a maximum points.

“I want to also commend my boys for the commitment and sticking to game plan and approach even when we are trailing, we will keep on pushing and get better to keep the ambition going.”

Kogi United will be taking on Adamawa United next in Lokoja for the Matchday 8 and the Tottenham trained coach said his side will take the game as normal fixture but with renewed zeal and focus in a bid to move up on the log.

“Yes, we know they are a big side and just coming from NPFL, but will strick to our usual game plans, take every game as they come but this time, we will even give more and I urge our fans and supporters not to relent in their prayers and getting behind us,” Ojekunle said.

Former Aquinas FC of Belfast has parted ways with Udala Football Club of Uke.

Ojekunle’s departure is coming on the heels of the completion of his one year contract.

Ojekunle also know as Coach Folley disclosed that he refused to renew his contract after the club failed to meet up with his demands.

The former ABS of Ilorin coach said “I will not be returning to Udala Football Club this season because my one year contract with the team is over and secondly is that the team could not meet up to my demands.

“We’ve decided to bring our relationship to an end before we resume another season. I have strong bond with the players and management of the team but I had an agreement before signing that my contract deals should be upgraded”.