Monday, 11 November 2024

Our Target Is To Win Kwara Kiddies YEG League - Coach Lambe*

*Our Target Is To Win Kwara Kiddies YEG League - Coach Lambe* 

Michael Odetunde 

The U-14 Head coach Koller Football Academy,  coach Lambe Jamiu has said that their targets is to become a League champions of ongoing Kwara Kiddies League. 

Coach Lambe stated this during the interview with the team's media on Sunday 10th, November 2024. 

He said that, his boys are determined to become the champions after their previous lackluster performance in the beginning of the league.

He noted that, the persistent hard work and consistent rigorous training has contributed to the improvement of the team. 

Coach Lambe commended the boys for their resilience, determination and commitment, noting that the victory will boost their confidence. 

Coach Lambe Jamiu however appreciated the patron and the director of the Academy for their unwavering supports, appealing for more tremendous supports. 

Tobi Adeoye's hat-trick gave Koller FA the resounding 3-1 victory over Busari FA over the weekend. 

It's the second win for the coach Lambe's tutored side in the second phase at the  ongoing Kwara Kiddies League. 

Koller Football Academy will be aiming to consolidate on the victory when take on Gaa-Akanbi FA next weekend in the league.

Monday, 4 November 2024

Koller FA U-18 Suffered Elimination In Emir's Cup As U12 and U14 Back To Winning Ways

*Koller FA U-18 Suffered Elimination In Emir's Cup As U12 and U14 Back To Winning Ways*


Michael Odetunde 


Koller Football Academy  bounced back to victory in the ongoing YEG U-14 Kiddies League. 

The pulsating encounter which was played at KFA pitch over the weekend saw grits, passion and energy from both sides. 

But Abdulhameed Yunus's 39 minutes strike gave Koller FA a narrow win over Solicitor FA. 

The victory over Solicitor FA will served as restoring of confidence for the boys after a patchy form in the previous games. 

The team who had been having a shaky form in their previous games put incredible performance in the game. 

And in the Elite U12 Super League, Koller FA boys coasted to a resounding, polished and bravery 3-0  victory over Apex Star. 

The U12 team showed more power and superiority in front of goal. 

It wasn't the results, Coach Jampa wanted as the U-18 Boys suffered an elimination against Kzeez FC in round 16 of the ongoing 2024 Emir of Ilorin Cup. 

The team lost 4-2 on  penalty shootout after the game ended 0-0 in normal regulation time. 

The defeat will served as a lesson with an incredible experience to the boys as they prepared ahead for other challenges in front of them. 

Recall the team, had an  impressive outings in the group stage of the competition without tasting a defeat but the lost in the knockout stage will shaped the boys for the next challenge.

Sunday, 3 November 2024

Emir Cup 2024: Koller Football Academy Wary Of Kzeez FC Ahead Of Round 16 Tie

Emir Cup 2024: Koller Football Academy Wary Of Kzeez FC Ahead Of Round 16 Tie


Koller Football Academy's players said they are confident ahead of the Sunday round 16 encounter against Kzeez FC in the ongoing Emir of Ilorin Cup 2024. 

The team's representative Pelumi Samuel stated this with Academy's media on Saturday 2nd, November 2024. 

He noted that, the team's performance in the group stage will spur them against their opponents in Sunday's  game. 

Pelumi noted that, the team needs to maintain concentration and improved in their ball play from the blast of the whistle to achieve a positive result. 

"We just need to improve on our ball play, I know the team we are playing tomorrow so we have to go on them with force from the beginning til the end of the game and if we can play as team will surely get a positive result" 

He hailed one of the parents who has motivated the team ahead of the encounter, saying this will give them hope in the encounter. 

He also praised the coaches for keeping their soul and minds together in the rigorous training as this as improved them tremendously. 

Pelumi noted that, the team are not push overs as they ready and raring to compete in Sunday's game. 

Pelumi Samuel however appreciated the board for supporting their career in cash and kind through to the Academy. 

"We appreciate the boards because country is not been easy and they keep supporting our career a huge thank you to the boards" 

Koller Football Academy will take on Kzeez FC in the round 16 on Sunday billed for 12 pm at KFA pitch at Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

Sunday, 27 October 2024

Director of the Academy speaks on progress of Academy U18, U16, and U14

*Emir Cup 2024: Koller FC Director, Coach Jibril Commends Technical Crew For Qualifications To Round 16* 

*By: Michael Odetunde* 

Koller Football Club, have booked their place into the round 16 of the ongoing Emir of Ilorin Cup 2024. 

The team was awarded 3 points and 3 goals after their opponents Young Talent FA failed to show up for the encounter on Saturday. 

Recall, Koller FC already had 6 points in their first and second games after they defeated Peculiar FC 4-0 and La Planet 1-0 respectively. 

The team under Coach Muhammed Jampa are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and will take on Dolly P in their last group game on Tuesday. 

In the same vein, the U-14 boys of the team played out a goalless draw against Unicorn FA in the Kwara YEG Kiddies U-14 League. 

The pulsating encounter which was played at KFA pitch on Saturday saw Coach Lambe Jamiu's side missed every begging chances as they settled for a point. 

In the Kwara Youth League, the U-16 Boys unbeaten run was ended after losing to Future Stars 2-1. 

Coach Issa Abdulkadir led side who have been running riots over their opponents in the league tasted their first league defeat.

Director of the Academy, Coach Usman Jibril commended all the technical crew for the good in the various tournament participating in. 

Usman Jibril, commended the Head Coach of U-18 Boys, Coach Muhammed Jampa for the perfect job at the Emir's Cup. 

He stated that, Coach Jampa has been making his name known to the world by making use of the youth players promoting, and giving them the opportunity. 

He stressed that, he's is very proud of him for being the part of rebuilding activities at the Academy. 

"We are very proud of him for what he has being doing at the Academy is part of our rebuilding activities" 

Jibril while reacting to the halting of U-16 unbeaten run, stated that the rescheduled of the match contributed to the defeat, noting that the team were unsettled and lost concentration. 

Coach Usman Jibril however charged the U-16 Boys to believe and take the next game serious as the defeat will served as good lesson to them.

Friday, 25 October 2024

Abdulbasit Zakariyah scored a brace to secured koller FA first victory at Elite League

*Elite U12 Super League: Abdulbasit Scores First Half Brace As Koller FA Defeats Musty FA In a Pulsating Encounter* 

Zakariyah Abdulbasit scored first half brace as Koller FA defeated Musty FA 2-0 in week 2 of the Elite U12 Super League. 

Zakariyah scored in 1 and 28 minutes of the pulsating encounter to give his side a bravery and polished victory. 

The game which was played at Sheikh Abdulquadri College Pitch on Sunday saw Koller FA started on a front foot. 

Koller FA who were known with their attacking style of football enjoyed largely of possession in the game. 

Koller FA unsettled their opponents in the early minutes with Zakariyah Abdulbasit pounced home from a close range efforts to put his team into the lead. 

He scored the second goal close to half hour mark with a nice cool finish. 

Musty FA also looked promising as they pressed to reduce the scoreline but Koller FA showed how good they while defending. 

Koller FA pressed for more goals but the two quick goals in the first half from Zakariyah Abdulbasit sealed the victory.

Head Coach, Zakarideen Oloriegbe expressed satisfaction on the victory, praising the boys for the incredible performance. 

He further praised the solidity of the defence of the team for shielding the goal area, affirming that he is working assiduously for further improvement.  

Coach Zakarideen Oloriegbe noted that the boys are brimming in confidence with the winning mentality and will continue their impressive performance in the league.

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Idris Mubarak goal secured 3 maximum points for koller FA

*Emir Cup 2024: Idris Mubarak Scores As Koller FC Secured Second Victory* 

Koller Football Club secured their second victory in the ongoing Emir of Ilorin Cup 2024 after they defeated La Planet SA 1-0 in a close contested encounter. 

The thrilling game which was played on Tuesday saw both teams showed their mettle. 

Koller FC hard fought victory over their opponents was the testament to the motivation driven from the team captain Alatise Mudashir. 

Alatise who promised a win while speaking with the media team after their resounding 4-0 victory in the first match against Peculiar FC on Monday ahead of the encounter did it in style. 

The players showed their worth against one of the  toughest opponents in the group and is another confidence booster for the players and the coaching crew. 

Idris Mubarak only goal of the match secured Koller FA maximum points. 

Koller FC have now scored five goals conceding none in both games as they forged ahead in the competition. 

With two wins, the team is now in pole position of making it out the group comprises of five teams. 

Director of the Club, Coach Jibril Usman appreciated God for the victory. He also dedicated the victory to the University graduands, Director of ABS FC Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka and Yemi Sodeeq from the University of Ilorin 

"We appreciate God for the victory and today's victory is dedicated to all the graduands from University of Ilorin, starting from Yemi Sodeeq and Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, Director of ABS FC" 

Coach Jibril stated that, the squad was a mixture of young lads coming together with total dedication and believe
that gave them the victory. 

"It was due to total dedication of the boys who come together with a very strong spirit and certain believe, the squad was a mixture of U-17 and U-16 Boys who really want to work hard" 

He further appreciated, the board most especially patron for their sacrifice and wonderful job for bringing and uniting the boys together and giving them an avenue. 

The Head Coach, Coach Jampa has now won two consecutive matches at Koller FA. 

Koller FC will next be in action when they face Young Talent FA in third match on Sat 26 at the same venue by 2pm and will trade tackle against Dolly P on 29 Oct in their last group game.

Monday, 21 October 2024

ALATISE MUDATHIR ON VICTORY AGAINST PECULIAR FC

*Emir Cup 2024: Koller FC Captain Alatise Mudashir Delights On The Victory Over Peculiar FC* 


Captain of Koller Football Club, Alatise Mudashir has expressed his delight over his team resounding victory over Peculiar Football Club in the ongoing Emir of Ilorin Cup 2024. 

Alatise Mudashir made this known to the club media after the victory. 

Koller Football Academy coasted to bravery and polished victory as they dismantled Peculiar FC  4-0 in an opener played on Monday. 

Mudashir said the rigorous training from the coaches before the commencement of the tournament transformed and gave the team an edge over Peculiar FC. 

He noted that, tactical discipline from the gaffers gave the team a balance from the defence, midfield and to the attack. 

He thanked God for the victory,  dedicating the win to the board of the team. 

Alatise Mudashir promised the fans and supporters a better performance in the tournament. 

Mudashir cited that, the team is brim in confidence as the victory will spur them going forward. 

He highlighted that, there target is to lift the elusive trophy, noting that with hard work, resilience and determination it can be achieve. 

Koller Football Club will next be in action when they take on La Planet SA in the second match on Tuesday (tomorrow) at the same venue by 2pm.

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Koller Football Academy secure sponsorship deal with AFC Limited

Koller Football Academy secure sponsorship deal with AFC Limited 





Koller Football Academy has sealed a sponsorship deal with AFC Limited.

This development follows an extensive discussions between the representatives of the Academy and the CEO of the AFC Limited, Mr. Lukman Balogun over the weekend.

The AFC boss was convinced with the project of the Academy and agreed to partner with the team to enhance more development.

According to the founder of the Academy, Mr Usman Jibril, the deal is an opportunity for the team to move to the next level.

"This is a great development for us. We are grateful to Almighty Allah for this wonderful Partnership with the Company.

"I want to specially thank our able Patron, Mr.Ogunlana Moruff for facilitating this huge opportunity. We appreciate his trust, dedication and support always, he is a father to us at the Academy"

In his own reaction, the AFC Limited boss, Mr. Lukman Balogun promised to support the Academy project in order to raise its standard.

A widely travelled Mr. Lukman is an IT expert and graduate of University of Ilorin who studied Finance  holds various certificates in Telecommunication courses.

Mr. Balogun said, "I love football very much and I love  giving back to the Society. This partnership will enable us to do a lot of things together and we will make sure that lot of dreams are fullfilled" 

AFC Limited is an ICT service maintenance provider, agribusiness and general contractor with seasoned professionals.

The sponsorship deal is expected to bring about a turnaround for Koller Football Academy as it seeks to enhance players development  and the capacity of its managers.

The Academy believes that the development will bring a lot of success and also help fulfill their core tasks and  meet the standard. 

AFC Limited will be providing training materials, jerseys and other essentials that will enhance the development of the Academy.

Founded in 2015, Koller FA is deeply rooted in the cause of developing talent and helping them reach their goals.

Monday, 27 May 2024

The boys promised good outing at third edition of kwara U14 YEG LEAGUE

kOLLER FA U14 *boys set a target for the new season*


It was a joyous day for our young boys of the Academy to officially met with the Academy, Patron for the first time 


*Our father has been making lots of positive impact in the Academy since he joined"* said the Team Technical Adviser, Coach Usman Jibril


After long discussion with the boys. The patron request that, the captain of the side to make some positive promises to board, if they wish the board to reward their efforts during the season 


*Captain Abdulhamid Yunus* said, they will give all their best to be among top three  and they will give all their best to make the Academy proud of them 


*These are part of the promise:*
Best striker award will be reward, goal keeper of the season if he made it to be part of nominees for the season will also be reward 

Above all, best player of the year from the group will be award with a special Package 


Indeed, May 27 was celebrate with the team Patron 


The member of the board , appreciate the Patron, pray for him and wish him best in life

Friday, 3 May 2024

kOLLER FA appoints new Academy Technical Director

*Coach Amosa Bale aka Baba Quran joined kOLLER FOOTBALL ACADEMY Board as Technical Director*


As part of restructuring process in the Academy, after the  appointment of the new Patron some weeks ago. The Academy is delighted to informed the public that, a long admired of the Academy, Coach Bale Amosa has decided to joined the board member of the Academy

Coach Amosa Bale: I am very happy to be part of this lovely family of the Academy. I have been following the team for more than five years now, in their efforts of developing young boys with lots of talents 

I watched lots of the team matches at kwara youth league some years back and I have been supervising their training session, which prompt me to, sometimes, decided to lead some of session despite my long distance to their training venue


I am loved by all members of the family, when the opportunity came for me to be part of decision making of the Academy, our relationship assisted me a lot

Our missions, will be channel towards  continuing our efforts in developing these great kids with lots of talents and set up both short time plan and long time plan for the team 

According to the Founder of the Academy, Coach Usman Jibril: he described, Coach Amosa Bale as one of the most decorated player and Coach in kwara State. 

Played for kwara United, Captained the team for more than 15years

 He qualified NNL team (Gidado FC) to Premier league in more than two different ocassion.  He is highly dedicated to his job, experience and determined 


We are happy to have him as our Technical Director of the ACADEMY

Sunday, 28 April 2024

kOLLER FA U14 boys emerged as winner of KYC U14 INVITATIONAL tournament

Koller Football Academy Emerges Winner Of KYC U-14 Invitation Cup

The tournament was organised by Kwara Youth Coaches (KYC) in the state for all Members that have the age grade.

It was a special total energy games because, all participating teams will played at least two games on the same day, in the same Venue with little resting time

The case is  different for the winner, who actually played three games including Final

kOLLER FA U14 boys started the day against high spirited team, D Star FA who force Solicitor FA to 1-1 draw in their first match of the day.

Abdulhamid Yunus scored for the Academy, which was later doubled by Abdullah Toheeb. In second half of the game, Abdulhamid Yunus scored yet another well placed goal which gave kOLLER boys 3️⃣ goals advantage over their opponent.

Not resting time for the Academy boys who immediately face another strong opponent, Solicitor FA.  The game ended in square, 1-1, thanks for a long range throw- in  from ADEOYE Tobi, which was assisted by one of Central defender of  the opponent.

The final game was played against, a well rested Surprise FA who surprised their opponent, Golden Star FA on their first encounter, coming from behind  to win with 3goals to 1.

The Academy was forced to a goalless draw and later won on penalties, thanks for the last kick by Lawal Mustapha (goal keeper) after all efforts from all players on the pitch.

Friday, 26 April 2024

I see kOLLER FOOTBALL ACADEMY at the top level

Ogunlana Moruff Olamilekan Appoints As Koller Academy Patron

 _I See KOLLER FOOTBALL ACADEMY At The Top Level_ 

Mr. Ogunlana Moruff Olamilekan has been appointed as Koller Football Academy patron.

Mr. Moruff said many things about the Academy during an interview yesterday.

FULL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWER.

*What can you tell us about the Academy and what really assisted your decisions to take the role of patron ?*

He said, “In life, is not about the longlity of how far you gone in life or how far you have gone in a relationship, what matter most is the vision that someone is having or holding”

“This vision I saw in Coach  Jibril, in his contribution towards developing undiscovered players from grassroots, which prompt him to organized  league games in the state  for kids so as to discover hidden talents.”

“Having seen that kind of  passion towards developing and  discovering of talent *(in life, if an economy wants to grow, you must invest in human capital, human capital is very key toward development of any economy or any nation, because it's talent that will bring in prosperity to the economy of any nation)* having seen that vision in him, and  having that same vision to support, to be with him, to encourage him so that, his vision can be actualize.”

“I've known KOLLER FA from while  but we have not close, I know them from distance and I have been seen some of the players, I  have been seen some of the league organised and the activities being carried out by Coach KOLLER, Having now offered me such role , I was confused of what I will do, because I was thinking of time, *(do I really have that time)* but having seen his seal , the vision toward that, I have to support him, that is what actually prompted me to accept the role, it's a huge role which required many things.”

“It's task role, I pray God guide me, with God on our side we will actualize that, we are go to achieve.”

He added, “I see KOLLER FOOTBALL ACADEMY at the top.”

I see KOLLER players playing in Europe, playing in oversea , playing so many league, recognize league apart from Nigeria league which I believe is the aim 

The vision of setting up the academy will never be in vain INSHALLAH

Be a patron does not mean that, only financial, financial, no!

There are some opportunity 

There are some advises, 

There are some things  that we can put together as a team toward acheiving that 

 When we talk about other football Academy today, for example if I don't know any other academy, I know beyong limit Academy in Ogun state,

 I have a friend there who happen to be a coach as well, 

We do talk. INSHALLAH, I will link the Academy to some  tournament outside the State so that our people can go there, to show their talents, and discovered them, move from there to achieve the aim and vision of the Academy.

Monday, 26 February 2024

kOLLER FA are the Champions of Paramount U15 CHAMPIONSHIP Cup

kOLLER FOOTBALL ACADEMY won yet another trophy on Sunday, 25th February, 2024 at Mount Carmel College Field


It was recalled that, the academy lost to Makamz FA on penalties on a day before the challenge at Mount Carmel college, field 


The academy feeder team qualified for the final of two different tournament in the state, two weeks ago where they fought for the victory on the same day, playing against a tough opponent,  Solicitor FA at Kwara U15 YEG LEAGUE and faced another special challenge on the same day, against Dream Maker FA


The academy qualified in the same style through Penalties in both encounters

The same scenario happened in the final of the both Finals 

On Saturday, Makamz won 5-4 on penalties after the game ended in square ( 1-1)

Then, on Sunday, the academy won 5-4 on penalties after a regular time (0-0) against Golden Star of Oloje 


The team was a mixtures of players from U13 YEG LEAGUE ( who earlier won the junior category of the tournament at the same Venue, this year)  with some of  U15 players 


The boys gave their best to continue their impressive form and at the end it was a victory for all Academy boys and the management


Speaking at the end of the game, Technical Director of the Academy, Coach Usman Jibril: " this Trophy is dedicated to Almighty Allah for his favour and guidance always, it is dedicated to our Able Chairman and his assistant

It was also dedicated to all supporter of Children in the whole world who in one way or the other sacrifice their energy towards the development of  under age football  



And finally, it was dedicated to one of our players (Ibrahim Yusuf Maku) who lost his father this week, may his soul rest in ☮️ peace .... Ameen

It was painful to lose on penalties on Saturday but it was a joy at the end, Alhamdulillah


Our boys promised to continue given their best and they are simply ready to develop in this leather game called football 

We appreciate you all