“WE WILL BOUNCE BACK BETTER NEXT SEASON” – Chairman, Kogi United FC
By: Godwin Wambebe
The Chairman of Kogi United and Confluence Queens Football Clubs, Hon. Abdulmalik Isah, has expressed optimism that the male side will bounce back better after a disappointing outing in the recently concluded 2020/2021 Nigeria National League season.
The Chairman who spoke to the club’s media in his Office in Lokoja, said despite high hopes, the Club was unable to meet the expectations, stressing that such was part of experience.
“It was disappointing that a team that started the season well winning two vital matches away from home can still finish the season relegated
“That was never the expectation of anyone, the players tried their best, the management played their part as well, but in in football, such things are bound to occur but, its not the end of life”
Hon. Isah pointed to the below par performance of the players especially in home games as one of the reason for the disappointing outcome of the season.
When asked if the team will be playing in the next season’s Amateur Division or not, the club administrator said “playing in the Amateur division is not my wish nor plan for the team however, arrangements are already being put in place to ensure that Kogi United return to the big stage in a dramatic way
“We are perfecting plans for a more viable, result-oriented, vibrant and competitive Kogi United come next season and this is going to be ensured through acquisition of quality players and some partial overhauling of the team”
Hon. Isah hinted that relevant stakeholders in football circle in the State will be consulted on the way forward to revamp and revitalize the fortune of Kogi United towards better performance next season.
He appreciated the State Governor for responding promptly to the needs of the Club, assuring that better days awaits the team in the next season.
“I want to use this medium to appreciate the Executive Governor of Kogi State, H.E Alhaji Yahaya Bello for the prompt release of funds to execute matches
“There was no paucity of fund all through the season and that’s why we have no reason whatsoever to disappoint Kogites
“We didn’t wish to be relegated but it has happened so, we’re dusting ourselves off the past and we are making plans for better performance”
Hon. Isah thanked supporters and lovers of the teams for their massive support in the outgone season despite the disappointing outcome, while pleading with them to be patient with the team as positive changes will soon be witnessed in the team.
He also appreciated the efforts and role played by the Kogi State Football Association, especially the Chairman who he said has been of immense help and support to the management of the Club during the outgone season.
