Mohammed Gafar Oladipupo is a certified football coach and former professional footballer with an outstanding playing career spanning Nigeria, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for his discipline, leadership, and passion for the game, he brings a wealth of experience both on and off the pitch.
During his playing career, Coach Gafar represented some of Nigeria’s most respected clubs, including Insurance FC of Benin, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, and Eagle Cement FC of Port Harcourt. His impressive performances earned him the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the international level, featuring for the Nigeria U-20 National Team and receiving a call-up to the Super Eagles.
His international football journey took him across Europe and Asia, where he played for clubs including Young Africans (Belgium), Cartahroja (Spain), Dempo SC (India), Mohun Bagan AC (India), Sporting Clube de Goa (India), and Perseman Manokwari (Indonesia).
Following a distinguished playing career, Coach Gafar transitioned into football management and is now a certified football coach. He has successfully coached both amateur and professional teams, including Easy Well FC (Sagamu), Smart City FC (Lagos), and FirstBank FC (Lagos).
Coach Gafar is a modern, energetic, and results-driven football manager who is passionate about developing players and building successful teams. He is highly attentive to detail, embraces innovative ideas, and believes in leading by example. His excellent man-management skills, approachable personality, and commitment to excellence have earned him the respect of players and colleagues alike.
As a mentor, he is dedicated to nurturing disciplined, hardworking, and ambitious young footballers, helping them maximize their potential both on and off the field.
Above all, Coach Mohammed Gafar Oladipupo is known for his humility, discipline, obedience, professionalism, and strong faith in God. He remains committed to serving the game of football with integrity, inspiring the next generation while striving for excellence in every role he undertakes.