Vigør FC MANAGEMENT TEAM
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Ben Leed
Position: Club Director Joined Club: 2021 Nationality: DenmarkA youth football coach already when in high school. For decades a board member of various sports and youth clubs and organizations both on national and international levels. Committed to taking youth football in Kenya to the next level making sure the players have a blast while they improve and develop.
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Jack Oguda
Position: Club Manager & Sporting Director Joined Club: 2021 Nationality: KenyanJack Oguda is a well-known figure in Kenyan football. He began his career as a football player and gained a reputation as a legend of Mathare United, one of the most popular football clubs in the country. After his playing career, Oguda transitioned into administration. He has held various roles in Kenyan football, including CEO of the Kenya Premier League, the top tier of professional football in the country. As a football enthusiast, Oguda has a vast amount of experience in the sport, both as a player and administrator. His dedication to the development of football in Kenya has made him a respected figure in the country's football community.
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Samuel Opiyo
Position: Club Coach Joined Club: 2021 Nationality: KenyanSamuel Opiyo is a competent, self-motivated and a performance oriented individual with strong work ethic and positive mindset approach towards work. He likes meeting new challenges and working in challenging environments with minimum supervision. He is well organized, highly cooperative, and hardworking and a team player with ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines as well as exercise professionalism and assignment. In 2016 he was the Head coach of Acakoro academy under 11 that participated in Donaen Cup in Austria, and were the winners of the AUSTRIA donaen cup. He has also worked at Diamond soccer academy and is also a coach at international school of Kenya since 2017, coaching (U11,U13) elementary, and middle school.
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Justus Punga
Position: Club Coach Joined Club: 2021 Nationality: KenyanA qualified football coach and match analyst, Coach Justus Punga brings a wealth of expertise to our team. He excels in organizing and controlling training sessions, evaluating players and providing valuable insights, while also analyzing matches to enhance performance. He keeps a diligent record of player progress with a competent, responsible, and innovative approach. He is a skilled decision-maker and possesses excellent communication skills. We are privileged to have Coach Justus Punga as part of our coaching staff, driving the development and success of our players.
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Ruth Kang'ong'oi
Position: Marketing Director Joined Club: 2021 Nationality: Kenyan"I am an Arsenal fan! That also tells you that I am resilient, patient, and passionate!" Ruth is a seasoned business development professional with astute execution skills in sales, marketing, PR, and communications. She has the dedicated focus necessary to provide clients with the exceptional quality of service they expect. With a media liaison and communications background consulting in Print Journalism, Events, and Media Management. Her confidence and competitive nature aids her in winning new businesses and making an immediate impact from day one. Possessing extensive hands-on experience and a proven background of working within B2B Marketing means that she can operate in the most competitive of markets!
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Ivory K. Leed
Position: Administrative Director Joined Club: 2021 Nationality: KenyanIvory Kang'ong'oi Leed is a driven and energetic 21 year old. A highly-capable leader, having led multiple projects at senior position to completion. She takes initiative to seek out new challenges. She is an aspiring medical student who is enthusiastic about making a change to society. She has been an ambassador to the European Union Studies and Career Fair whose responsibilities included but not limited to helping in organizing the event, Spread the word among peers and schools and universities, Promote the event on social media and get as many participants as possible while Assisting the organizing team in delivering the event during the event days. She is dedicated and loyal; loves helping people and making the world a better place. She holds an International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Certificate from African Youth Virtual Academy Sponsored by UNICEF on Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), as well as IGCSE Cambridge.
ABOUT Vigør FOOTBALL CLUB
We are passionate about football and are committed to developing the next generation of talented footballers. Our goal is to create a football club that is not only successful on the field but also contributes positively to the development of the sport in Kenya and beyond.
Vigør Football Club is a newly founded club based in Nairobi, Kenya focusing on football for minors. We offer high-quality training and coaching to all minors regardless of background and prerequisites.
Exciting exercises, development of skills, and techniques, committing comradery, and being full of fun are what Vigør is all about.
We have an international approach and work with coaches and developers from abroad.
We have a dedicated team of coaches, staff, and volunteers who are passionate about football and share our commitment to developing young talent.
We believe that football is not just a sport, but a way of life. It teaches important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, and provides opportunities for personal growth and development. We are committed to providing our players with the best possible coaching and development opportunities to help them fulfill their potential both on and off the pitch.
At Vigør FC, we are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for our players, coaches, and staff. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our club.
We believe that football has the power to bring people together and to inspire positive change in our communities. We are committed to using our platform as a football club to promote social responsibility and to give back to the communities in which we operate.
At Vigør FC, we are always looking for new opportunities to grow and develop as a club. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the world of football.