When a tactical mind is forged in the intensity of continental football, the transition to the touchline becomes a masterclass in leadership. Coach Salomon Junior stands as one of the most distinguished figures in West African football, a player who excelled at the highest levels of club and international competition and is now shaping the next generation of football talent as a licensed CAF Coach.
First, let’s talk about the Abomey born tactician’s playing career…
Standing at 1.84m, his playing career spanned premier leagues across Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria:
Club Honors & Milestones
2007–2010 | UNB FC (Benin): Started his top-flight journey, winning the Benin Cup in 2008.
2010–2012 | ASPAC FC (Benin): Capped a dominant spell by winning the Benin Premier League Title in 2011.
2012–2013 | ASEC Mimosas (Côte d’Ivoire): Played for West Africa’s giants, lifting the Ivorian Super Cup in 2013.
2013–2014 | USS Kraké (Benin): Maintained elite standards in the Beninese top flight before securing a move to Nigeria.
2014–2016 | Bayelsa United (Nigeria): Served as team captain in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
2016–2020 | Plateau United (Nigeria): A cornerstone of the defense, captaining the team to a historic NPFL League Championship in 2017.
Salomon Junior represented the Benin National Team across 42 senior international caps, establishing himself as a reliable leader on the continent’s biggest stages:
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON): Represented Benin at AFCON 2010 (Angola), AFCON 2019 (Egypt), and AFCON 2021 (Cameroon).
CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup: Captained Plateau United through continental preliminary campaigns in 2017–2018 and 2018.
Regional Honors: Represented Benin in multiple (UEMOA and WAFU/UFOA tournaments).
The Transition to Management: Tactical Precision & Leadership
Equipped with a CAF B Licence and CAF C Licence (awarded by the Confederation of African Football), Coach Salomon Junior brings elite-level practical knowledge directly into his coaching philosophy. Known for high technical discipline and astute tactical organization, his career in management reflects the same steady leadership he demonstrated as a team captain:
Coaching Career:
2022–2024 with AS Cotonou in the
Benin Ligue 1 (Head Coach)
2024–2026 with Hodio FC in the
Benin Ligue 1 (Head Coach)
Coach Salomon Junior is currently open to coaching opportunities in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria National League (NNL), as well as with top-flight clubs in the Benin Republic. With his wealth of experience as both a decorated player and CAF-licensed coach, he is available to bring his tactical expertise, leadership, and winning mentality to ambitious clubs seeking sustained success.
Having commanded top-tier backlines against Africa’s best attackers, Coach Salomon Junior’s transition into technical management offers players a rare depth of real-world insight, defensive structure, and mental resilience.
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