By Wakawaka Sports
Chairman of Smart City FC, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has expressed confidence in the club’s readiness for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, assuring that the Lagos-based side is prepared to compete strongly for honours.
Adeyinka, who is also a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, said his busy schedule and engagements at the national level had limited his involvement in the day-to-day running of the club.
“I don’t talk much because of my position. I’m the chairman of the club. I’ve got a tight schedule and engagements with the country,” he said.
The Smart City chairman, however, expressed confidence in the club’s management and technical structure, stressing that competent personnel had been put in place ahead of the new NNL campaign.
“I have a reliable COO of the club, Seun Betiku. We also have a reliable Technical Director, while all the coaches are working excellently well,” Adeyinka stated.
Adeyinka further disclosed that Coach Eddie Dumbraye is the Technical Adviser of Smart City FC, working alongside other experienced coaches, administrators and technical personnel to build a competitive squad.
“We have experienced coaches, administrators and technical personnel working with the team. With the young players you saw yesterday, we are ready,” he added.
He said the combination of young players and experienced technical personnel had positioned Smart City to challenge strongly in the 2026/27 NNL season.
“We are ready and prepared to compete at the highest level of football in the country,” Adeyinka declared.
