The Ogun State government-owned football club, Gateway United, has unveiled former Ekiti United gaffer, Samson Omiponle as its new head coach.
Omiponle alongside his assistant, Rasheed Bamgbose were unveiled to the media at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.
Presenting the new head coach to the public, the General Manager of Gateway United FC, Niyi Soleye expressed excitement for the addition of the former Warri Wolves coach to the team’s technical crew.
According to Soleye, the appointment of coach Omiponle was in line with the desire of the state government and fans to take the club to greater level.
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He urged the new manager not to dash the expectation of the fans’ hope of seeing the football club in the Nigeria Premier League next year.
Addressing journalists, Coach Omiponle assured the management of possessive football, which according to him is the modern style of elite football.
Omiponle opined that, with his experience as UEFA Licensed B Coach, he would bring his wide experience as football analyst for Shooting Stars to ensure qualification of Gateway United to the Premier League next season.