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The appointment of Coach Suleiman Ashifat as the new Technical Adviser of Kwara United Football Club has stirred both optimism and skepticism among football lovers in the state. In a circulating interview video, Kwara United Chairman, Mr. Kunbi Titiloye, officially confirmed Ashifat’s appointment — describing him as “up to the task” and adding that there is no need to bring in another coach since he has been with the team for over ten years.
That statement, while confident, raises an even more important conversation: is long service enough without a proper structure, contract, and job security?
Coach Ashifat has so far handled three matches—winning one, drawing one, and losing one—a fair start given the team’s unstable run. But beyond performance, the critical question remains: will this management do things differently this time, or will Ashifat’s fate end up like that of Coach Tunde Sanni, who worked an entire season without a valid contract?
The Question of Contract and Job Security
My first question is this: when Coach Suleiman Ashifat served as Chief Coach, did he have a valid contract? If not, what has changed now that he has been elevated to the position of Technical Adviser?
Football management is not about verbal assurances or loyalty; it is about clear terms and conditions that define roles, responsibilities, remuneration, and tenure. A coach without a written contract remains vulnerable, no matter how trusted he is. The club cannot continue to expect top results from someone who lacks job security or clarity about his entitlements.
A professional environment guarantees stability, fairness, and motivation. Without those, results will always be inconsistent — not because of lack of technical ability, but because of administrative neglect.
Professionalism Over Familiarity
While it is commendable that the chairman values continuity and loyalty, professionalism should never be replaced by familiarity. Saying a coach has been with the team for ten years is not a substitute for offering him a formal contract. In football, respect for process is as important as respect for people.
Kwara United’s management must stop the cycle of informal agreements and unstructured engagements. When coaches are appointed without proper documentation, it not only undermines their confidence but also exposes the club to future legal and reputational risks.
A Club That Wants Results Must Build Structure
You cannot demand results from a system that operates on uncertainty. If Kwara United truly desires improvement, the management must provide an environment where coaches can plan long-term without fear of being dismissed overnight or working without pay clarity.
Football success is not achieved by guesswork—it requires planning, structure, and consistency. These are impossible without administrative order.
Accountability and Transparency !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Kwara State Government and Sports Commission must demand transparency from the club’s leadership regarding Coach Ashifat’s appointment. What are his terms of service? What is his remuneration? What guarantees are in place for his welfare and professional protection?
Until these questions are answered and documented, the fear remains that Coach Suleiman Ashifat could be walking the same uncertain path that swallowed many before him.
And so the question lingers —
Is this truly a new chapter for Kwara United, or just another repetition of the old mistakes wrapped in familiar faces?
May Kwara United continue to succeed 🙏
Don’t get it twisted Olaide Ahli is my name
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