The All Stars Football Club Abeokuta has expressed delight and congratulated one of its members, Coach Toyin Ayinla, following his appointment as the new Head Coach of AS Cotonou, a club competing in the Benin Republic Ligue 1.

Ayinla, a former Gateway FC coach, has continued to make his mark in the football coaching profession, and his latest appointment has been received with excitement by members of the All Stars Football Club Abeokuta family.

The President of the club Alhaji Waheed Adeoye Lawal in a statement in Abeokuta described the appointment as a significant achievement for Ayinla and a moment of pride for the club.

Alhaji Lawal noted that Coach Ayinla's elevation to a top-flight coaching position in the Benin Republic reflects his dedication to the game, experience on the touchline and commitment to football development.

He said that the club was particularly pleased to see one of its members receive an opportunity to continue his coaching career beyond Nigeria.

Alhaji Lawal congratulated Ayinla on the appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to bring his experience and technical knowledge to bear in his new role at AS Cotonou.

The All Stars FC Abeokuta president also wished the former Gateway FC coach a successful tenure, noting that his new assignment would not only be another important chapter in his career but also an opportunity to further showcase the quality of Nigerian football coaches.

"The club's leadership and members joined in celebrating Ayinla's achievement, describing the appointment as a source of pride and an indication of the growing recognition of Nigerian football professionals within the West African football community"

"As he begins his new assignment with AS Cotonou, All Stars Football Club Abeokuta wishes Coach Toyin Ayinla success and looks forward to seeing him achieve greater milestones in his coaching career"