Former Kwara United handler Abdullahi Biffo has paid for three Kwara coaches to acquire more knowledge at the Nigeria Institute for Sports, NIS to help their careers in coaching.

This is not the first time Biffo will be doing this, as it will be recalled that he also sponsored 3 Kwara coaches to NIS in March 2021.

Salaudeen Adeyinka (Keshi) from Offa, Olododo Muhammad and Jimoh Abdulkadri (Kado) are the 3 Kwara coaches picked by their association in the State to benefit from Biffo’s latest sporting gesture.

Interestingly, Kado who is currently the head coach of Abraysport was also sponsored to study Basic at NIS by Biffo, but this time around, the Ilorin born coach will be going for 1 year Advance coaching course which will begin in January 2023.

Keshi and Olododo on the other hand have started their Basic courses at the National Institute for Sports (NIS) at the National Stadium, Lagos.

Speaking on this gesture, Biffo urged the 3 coaches picked by their Association in Kwara to be good ambassadors of the State stressing that he will continue to do his best to help younger coaches to grow.

“I just want to urge them to come out in flying colours at the NIS and I wish them and other coaches success in their careers. I will continue to do my best for the development of football and sports in general in my state (Kwara).” Biffo explained to award winning Sports Journalist Ibitoye Shittu.

Biffo’s 3-year contract as coach of Kwara United expired at the end of last NPFL season in which the Harmony Boys got continental ticket.

He was in charge of the team for 32 games last season before he traveled to America for urgent medical treatment, and in his absence, coach Lukman Ijaiya and coach Mukaila Iyala took charge thanks to Audu Mohammed who assisted them from the innerdoors.

Coach Audu was later named as the replacement for Biffo and was in charge of Kwara United’s campaign in the 2022 CAF Confederations Cup.

Biffo also remains the Coach with the highest number of away wins in a season at Kwara United which was 4 which he got in the 2020/21 NPFL season.

The former Katsina United and Abia Warriors’ gaffer also set unbeaten home record in the NPFL while in charge of Kwara United.

Biffo who has CAF B and UEFA B is still in the United States.

He succeeds Dr. John Mahmud who died on January 25, 2021.

Until his appointment, Professor Moronkola was of the Department of Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan and the Chairman, Sports Council, University of Ibadan.

He graduated with a B.Ed (Hons) Physical & Health Education, M.Ed, M.Ed Special Education Birmingham and PhD with relevant professional experience.

Professor Moronkola taught Sports Management and Policy Development at Masters level on part time basis at the Pan African University and is the Vice-President, Conference of Collaboration of Education Faculties in West Africa; Council Member, University Games Association; and Vice-President, Conference of Collaboration of Education Faculties in West Africa from 2013 till date.

He is a member of the Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education and Recreation; member, Africa Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; member of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, Recreation and Dance amongst others.

The charismatic and resourceful Coach Paul Mohammed has added to his profile of coaching certificate as he bagged another qualification from the National Institute for Sports(NIS) in Abuja.

In a chat with Sportflames Communications and Sportspro Newd, the Kwara born gaffer expressed delight over his new feat and revealed how he intend to use his knowledge to continue discovering and developing talented footballers.

“I am very happy to have another certificate and I am looking forward to impact the experience I have gathered there to the youth” said the tactician

The ‘CAF C’ holder who said he is now available for any job noted he will continue to feed his appetite for knowledge of the game as he hopes to acquire more certificate.

“I played football but was unable to realise my potentials so I opted for coaching when I decided on which area i can showcase my love for football” recalled the coach with nostalgia

Mohammed, who is currently working with the Kwara State Sports Council recalled how the former Technical Director of the NFF, Late Chief Kashimawo Laloko inspired him in his early days of dug-out business.

“I want to also thank Mr Shogo Shodunke; CEO of Phreestyle Sports for his efforts in my career, former Director of Sports Kwara State; Coach Tunde Kazeem and the present Director of Sports in the State; Coach Alarape Atanda” said the coach while appreciating among many other people who have contributed to his career.