Ogundeji Joel- a Seasoned Football Coach and Tactical Master

OGUNDEJI JOEL ALADE — A SEASONED FOOTBALL COACH AND TACTICAL MASTER

Ogundeji Joel Alade is a highly experienced Nigerian football coach whose career has been built on dedication, discipline, continuous learning and a strong passion for developing football talents.

Born on 3 November 1986 and hailing from Surulere Local government, Oyo State, Coach Ogundeji has spent over two decades contributing to football development at grassroots, school and competitive levels.

His coaching journey began with Hossanah Football Club, Ogbomoso, before taking him through several notable football institutions and teams, including Surulere Local Government Football Team, Oyo State; Osun State Polytechnic, Iree; Federal Government College, Ogbomoso; Crown Football Club, Ogbomoso; F8Baller Football Academy, Lagos; Choice FC International, Ado-Ekiti; Ogbomoso United Football Club; Oye Olohun Travel and Tour FC, Saki, and ABS FC, Ilorin.

Today, he serves as Technical Adviser of ABS FC, Ilorin, Kwara State, following his previous role as the club's Head Coach between 2024 and 2025.

A COACH WITH A TRACK RECORD

Coach Ogundeji's impressive career is decorated with several achievements. Among them are winning the Oyo State Unity Cup Gold Medal in 2020, qualifying Federal Government College, Ogbomoso from the South-West Zone to the National Football Competition in 2018, and guiding Osun State Polytechnic to major competitions including WAPOGA in Accra, Ghana and NIPOGA Games in Bida.

He was also recognised as Best Coach in Ogbomoso in 2013 and Best Sports Director at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, in 2011.

His honours also include winning the Major Cup with Hossanah FC, Ogbomoso, alongside other notable achievements in school and grassroots football.

CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT

Beyond his experience on the touchline, Ogundeji has invested heavily in his football education. He holds an NIS Diploma in Football Coaching, alongside certificates from LaLiga and Ekiti FA Online Coaching Seminar, LaLiga/NPL U15, and Berackiah/A Football Management Nigeria & Italy.

He also holds Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Diploma (ND) in Computer Engineering from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.

With a career spanning coaching, technical management, youth development and sports administration, Ogundeji Joel Alade represents the new generation of Nigerian coaches combining practical experience with continuous professional development.

His passion remains clear: to develop footballers, build competitive teams and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian football.