Udala FC Coach Folabi Ojekunle Says Club Remain Focused On NNL Promotion Amidst Covid-19

Udala FC Coach Folabi Ojekunle Says Club Remain Focused On NNL Promotion Amidst Covid-19

By Niyi Busari

Udala FC head coach, Folabi Ojekunle has said that the team's management and players remained focused on picking the Nigeria National League (NNL) ticket despite the Nationwide League One (NLO) not sure holding this season due to coronavirus pandemic.

Folley, as he his fondly called by his admirers, studied his coaching course in England and served his Industrial Training (IT) under Harry Redknapp in 2011, also urge the team management, president to always be in contact with the players and staff of the club as they always do through social media while abiding by the orders of the Federal Government. According to the experienced coach, checking on each other shows empathy and raises confidence of each member of the club.

In an exclusive chat with BSN Sports, Foley said, "While we are dealing with pandemic in Nigeria and the entire world. I urge us all My Club President, General Manager, Team Manager, players and the entire backroom staff to always be in contact with each other like we always do through phone and Udala FC social media platforms." He told BSN Sports.

He urged the management, players and staff to stay safe by abiding by the Federal Government orders.

"Every player must abide by the club training programs during the stay at home order. I advise every members of Udala FC to please stay safe by keeping to the rules, regulations & advise given by the NFF and Federal Government covid 19 Task Force in Nigeria.

He told the players and others not to loose focus on the target picking the Nigeria National League promotion ticket and retaining the AIFL title.

" I urge you all not to loose focus towards retaining AIFL trophy, promotion to NNL etc… We are Udala FC! We Shine The Lights" He concluded.