Locally, he is the patron of Kilifi Beach Soccer Club and the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Shella Ward in Malindi, where he has consistently supported and sponsored grassroots tournaments.
The appointments reflect ABSU’s commitment to continuity, institutional strengthening and improved delivery of its strategic objectives.
The move follows resolutions from the ABSU 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where members agreed on the need to refine and reinforce committee structures to better support the Union’s expanding calendar of competitions, development programmes and stakeholder engagements.
The ABSU Secretariat will be led by General Secretary Taye Olajide of Nigeria, assisted by Deputy General Secretary Gordon Masondo of South Africa and Administration Secretary Ola Rasheed Saraki of Nigeria.
ABSU President Mahmud Hadejia said the restructured committees mark a crucial step in shaping the future of beach soccer across the continent.
“The re-establishment of these Standing Committees represents a defining step in our journey to build a structured and sustainable beach soccer ecosystem across Africa.
With the depth of expertise and continental representation within these committees, ABSU is now better positioned to deliver impactful programmes, strengthen governance and create clear pathways for growth from grassroots to the highest levels of the game,” he said.
