Coach Omosehin Tunde Celebrates Title Triumph With FC Gintra Women in Lithuania

Nigerian coach Omosehin Tunde was among the guests of honour at FC Gintra’s end of season dinner in Lithuania, where he joined in celebrations following the women’s side’s latest league title.

The club, based in Šiauliai, continues its dominance of the Lithuanian Women’s A-Lyga a fact which Tunde described as “proof that quality and belief travel beyond borders”.

Speaking during the event, Tunde emphasised that success at Gintra offers an inspirational message for Nigerian female coaches and players alike, saying:

“This is not just about winning trophies, it’s about building culture, ambition and showing that Nigerian coaching talent can operate globally.” The title triumph adds to Gintra’s remarkable streak of league championships and reinforces their status as one of Europe’s most consistent women’s clubs.

Editorial

In the world of football, there are wins that glitter and wins that resonate. Coach Omosehin Tunde’s involvement in FC Gintra’s championship celebrations belongs to the latter category. This moment, anchored in Lithuania but extended in import, illustrates two profound truths: one about ambition, the other about identity.

Firstly, ambition. It takes more than talent to win abroad it requires adaptation, vision and the willingness to embrace unfamiliar terrain. Tunde’s presence among the victors shows that Nigerian coaching expertise isn’t confined to home soil it is global. His words about culture and belief underscore the shift in narrative: Nigerian coaches are no longer just participants they are architects.

Secondly, identity. Gintra’s title is yet another page in their dominant history but the significance here extends to those who walk through that door. For Nigerian football, particularly women’s football and coaching pathways, this represents possibility. It states that a Nigerian name can be celebrated not only in Lagos or Abuja but in Šiauliai. The next step is converting presence into influence.

Of course, the work now begins. A dinner and a trophy are meaningful, but the true test lies in legacy how the triumph is built upon, how the women’s programme expands, how Nigerian coaches replicate this success. In that sense, Tunde’s role is not just guest of honour but potential trail-blazer. The challenge ahead is to ensure he is not just celebrated, but emulated.

Did You Know?

1. FC Gintra have won the Lithuanian Women’s A-Lyga 24 times by 2025, making them the most successful club in the competition.
2. Coach Omosehin Tunde’s appearance at the end-of-season dinner marks one of the few times a Nigerian coach has been formally honoured in a European women’s club championship celebration.
3. Gintra’s sustained success has granted them regular participation in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying rounds.
4. Tunde used the opportunity to emphasise that the Nigerian coaching ecosystem must strive for global relevance not only through players abroad but through coaches, support staff and systems.
5. The Lithuanian Women’s A-Lyga is structured such that each season’s champion secures entry into the European competition circuit, increasing the visibility and stakes for clubs like Gintra.