Today, we honor a legend, pioneer, and true African Pride, Veteran Coach Alabi Aisien, as he marks a remarkable 90 years on earth, our true and Blessed Nonagenarian!
As one of Nigeria’s most erudite and knowledgeable coaches of the late 70s and early 80s, your impact on the beautiful game is still deeply felt. Your intellectual depth and understanding of football were a treasure trove that should have been further exploited to drive sustainable football development in Nigeria and Africa.
Your brilliance, eloquence, and passion for the sport are an inspiration to generations of coaches and players. As a gifted and knowledgeable first-generation coach, you strode the Nigerian football firmament like a colossus, knowing the perfect ingredients to create a sumptuous soccer meal. Your legacy is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and love for the game.
On this milestone birthday, we celebrate your 90 years of amazing memories, accomplishments, and contributions to football. May your day be filled with sunshine, rainbows, love, and laughter. You are a true African Pride, and your legacy will continue to inspire and motivate us.
Happy 90th birthday, Pa Alabi Aisien! May this new decade bring you joy, peace, and continued good health. Your impact on football will never be forgotten!
Personal Congratulatory Message from ACC’s Founder and President, Coach Eldred Sunju-Abbey
My dearest Coach, father and mentor, Pa Alabi Aisien, on behalf of the entire ACC family, I want to extend our warmest congratulations to you on this remarkable milestone. Your contributions and mentorship to me personally in those days in Lagos as one of your stubborn player and son, and to Nigerian football are invaluable, and your legacy continues to inspire us. We are honored to celebrate this special day with you and wish you many more years of happiness, good health, and continued impact on the beautiful game. Thank you for my today, now is from your impactful and patient fatherly guidiance and mentorship from yesterday and still on-going, as being a shining example of excellence and dedication. Cheers to a legendary life!” – Coach Eldred Sunju-Abbey, ACC Founder and President
