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Hon Abdul Adama paid a surprise visit to the training ground of Confluence Queens on Thursday evening. The former chairman of the Nigeria Women Premier League side breezed in to the Mainbowl of the Lokoja Confluence Stadium and was welcomed by players and officials of the club. “Football will always be my passion. I just cannot live without,” the young administrator was quoted by media officer of the club Ojo Oluwatosin. Mallam Adama apologized to the team for taking a big decision in resigning a position he held for 19 months. “It was a big decision I took, but life must go on. I sincerely apologize to you all and wish you the best in your career. He also praised the team's gallant performance in the NWPL week one loss to Delta Queens, while urging them to be focused and be ready for the task that lies ahead. “I read reports of your exploits at the Oleh Township Stadium. It's not easy scoring a goal away from home and I'm so proud of you all. The race to s...

People have asked several questions on the secret of the success of recently crowned Kogi State FA Cup champions Idah United. There are many factors that aids the successful run of a champion - ranging from motivation to the playing personnel of the team. For Idah United, at the beginning of the journey they wouldn't have thought of winning the tournament. Behind the achievement of an organisation, there is the silent planner who maps out strategies. An official of Idah United who pleaded to anonymity told us the massive impact Hon Abdul Adama played in the giant killing run of his team.  ''I must confess the man is generous, he is a team player and doesn't joke with the welfare of people around him.'' We are grateful to him for supporting us right from day 1 of the tournament,'' the official said. We scooped from a reliable source that Hon Adama motivated Idah United with cash before the final against FMC FC and rewarded them with another huge su...