The 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League Winners, Akwa United Football Club have announced the appointment of Mohammed Babaganaru as the club’s New Head Coach.
The Former Kano Pillar Coach resigned from Gombe United FC in February 2024. Akwa United had earlier parted ways with their Head Coach, Fatai Osho with his former assistant, Abdullahi Umar managing the club to 3 wins and 1 draw in their last four matches which takes them out of the relegation zone.
The announcement was revealed in a statement released by the Football Club ” Fresh from a credible four points from two away matches against Gombe United and Plateau United, the Management of Akwa United Football Club have confirmed an end-of-season contract with coach Mohammed Babaganaru. Already in Uyo to help add quality to the technical crew of the 2021 champions, the two-time league winner with Kano Pillars is “delighted to join a team with great football tradition and wonderful management”.
The Chairman of the Club, Elder Paul Bassey said it was a privilege having coach Babaganaru in Akwa United. He said “We took a while to contact a gaffer after the departure of coach Fatai Osho because we wanted one of the best. “When coach Babaganaru left Gombe United, we moved in and convinced him out of his desired rest to help us fight the drop. “In doing so, we will forever be grateful to coach Umar Abdullahi and his colleagues for a difficult assignment that has started yielding fruits. Coach Umar is a young coach to watch”.
The Chairman also congratulated the players for their spirit of dedication, focus and determination. He urged the supporters of the club to continue to support the team that has severally brought honor to the football-loving people of the state. Babaganaru is one of the most experienced coaches in the domestic football league having won the NPFL title with Kano Pillars. He had previously worked with clubs such as Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists, Lobi Stars and El-kanemi Warriors.
