By

Okay Lawrence Ezindu

The recently concluded FCT Football Coaches election has brought a fresh wave of relief, excitement, hope and lessons to the football community in Abuja, the nation's capital. The electoral committee deserves commendation for conducting a fair and transparent process.

I congratulate the winners of the election on their victory. May your leadership and tenure bring prosperity, development and growth to football in Abuja. Your dedication, honesty, and passion for the sport will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of footballers and administrators.

To our dear contestants who did not emerge victorious, we urge you to join hands with the winners to make our association and football thrive in Abuja. Your expertise and contributions are invaluable to the growth of the sport, and its administration in the FCT'.

Key Takeaways from the Election
- Fair Play: The electoral committee's commitment to fairness and transparency is commendable.
- New Leadership: The winners have an opportunity to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table, to help navigate and propel the Administration to better heights.

 A PLEA FOR UNITY IN DIVERSITY: 

Let us work together to promote football development in Abuja.
Moving forward, as we look to the future, it's essential to prioritize:
•Better Refereeing Standards: Improving refereeing will enhance the overall quality of the game.
•Talent Development: Investing in coaching and player development programs will help identify and nurture young talents.
•Infrastructure Development: Upgrading football infrastructure will provide better facilities for players and fans.

By working together, we can take Abuja's football to the next level, and this we can do by sticking together.

Congratulations again to the winners, and we look forward to a bright future for football in our beloved city.

I also applaud the elders among us for their wisdom and ability to manage our affairs, calm the nerves and advice appropriately as should be. And I pray that the incoming executives, as usual will continue to run an inclusive tenure as known of it since inception. 

We are FCT' Coaches Association, we lead the way.

Congratulations all!