Taraba State is a region that has been credited with some
infrastructural development and growth in recent years.The current executive
cabinet lead by Governor Danbaba Suntai
, is known to be stunch believer in the art known as ‘’Soccer’’.
As part of the state’s vision in making soccer a
brand,efforts have been made to pump the needed cash, to aid the programme
of Nigeria National League side,FC
Taraba.The club are in the top-eight zone in the second –tier of Nigerian
football.
In 2011,the first lady of Taraba State,Mrs. Hauwa Danbaba Suntai was part of the Nigerian
delegation to the FIFA Female World Cup held in Germany.She was amazed with the
level of the soccer artistry put on display.This spurned her to own a team in
the Nigeria Female League.
Her vision for football development was met with approval
from fanatics and lovers of the game in the state.The programme started with
young talents being taught the rudiments of the game.This initiative lasted for
about 9 months.It attracted talented
female footballers from ages 10-17.Several tune-up matches were organized for
the newly-formed side.They duly responded with some positive performance.Her
excellency was hugely impressed with the girls and she decided to buy a slot in
the big league.
At the last quarter of 2012,agreements were reached with the
management of Kogi female outfit,Ogbechi Queens ,as regards taking over the
team’s slot in the 2013 season.
Next on the agenda of the board was getting an experienced
hand to manage the technical matters of the team.Several coaches were
interviewed for the job,but a man who has been in the game for some years was
saddled with the responsibility of coaching the team.Former Sunshine Queens technical adviser,Moruf
Nojeem Adeyemo ,got high marks in the interview.He signed a long term contract with the club.
According to the information made available to
futbalgalore.blogspot.com,the composition of the set-up are Mustapha
Tahir(Chairman), Morufu Nojeem Adeyemo(Chief Coach), Sunday Kubam(Assistant
Coach), Isiyaku Dinatu(Team Secretary) and Murtala Muh’d Salihu(Team Doctor)
The young side were humbled two-nil by Ineeh Queens in Benin
City.Despite the loss , bookmakers and observers were hugely impressed with the
girls’ mobility and fitness.They stood up to their more experienced opponents
and gave a good account of themselves.Pundits have tipped them to make a bold
statement in the current season.
The youthful side will be taking-on Adamawa Queen, in a week 2 match, due to take place at Jalingo
Stadium on 16 March 2013.
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