Sports
Supporter Club Throws Weight Behind OTE4WEALTH Football Tournament
…..Extols Femi Otedola At 60,
The National President of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC), Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi has described business mogul Femi Otedola as a philanthropist with instinct and a one with a golden touch.
On the Occasion of his 60th birthday, people of timber and calibre started the day by singing the praises of the successful business man who has invested in different sectors, including sports.
Joining the long list of influential personalities to celebrate the Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited owner, Prince Ogunjimi said “The whole Nigeria will attest to the fact that Femi Otedola is a National Treasure, words won’t be enough to describe his contribution to humanity”
“On behalf of everyone at Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club, I celebrate the great man and I pray for good health and many happy returns “.
Femi Otedola has consistently supported the Super Eagles of Nigeria, he also traveled to support the team during high profile tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup.
Several Sport Federations and the Ministry of Sports have also benefitted from his philanthropy.
Meanwhile, Prince Ogunjimi has thrown his weight behind the OTE4WEALTH Football championship put together by the proprietor of Water FC Abuja, Nureni Makanjuola.
The championship is basically designed to celebrate Chief Femi Otedola’s 60th birthday.
The ANFASSC supremo said he is interested in anything that celebrates a good man, hence the need to work in collaboration with the Abuja based football administrator.
“I am part of the tournament and I am putting energy and resources into it, kudos to Mr. Makanjuola for this idea, nothing is too much in celebration of a good man”.
The championship is scheduled to hold between the 15th and 20th of November, 2022 with a prize tag of One Million Naira.
Sports
Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches
…Says It Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy
By Joel Ajayi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, for initiating the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, describing it as a transformational project that will boost Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the initiative and pledged the National Assembly’s full support.
“This is a noble project, and the National Assembly will give it full support. I congratulate the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, and I thank FIFA for agreeing to fund this project,” he stated while cutting the ceremonial tape.
He also assured the House of Representatives’ support for the visionary leadership of Engineer Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the NFF in other key areas where assistance is required.
Leading the FIFA delegation, Gelson Fernandes (Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer/Regional Director, Africa) reiterated FIFA’s commitment to funding the project, emphasizing that infrastructure development has been a priority since the tenure of President Gianni Infantino began.
Expressing his excitement, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stated that the hostel and training pitches will serve all Nigerian national teams, leagues, and academies.
“Indeed, my joy knows no bounds. From the day my Executive Committee and I were sworn into office in Benin City on Friday, 30th September 2022, I was determined to push this project forward as a legacy for Nigerian football.
“For sustained success, we must provide a conducive environment, infrastructure, equipment, and support systems that enable players and officials to perform at their best.
“Building a players’ hostel and having new training pitches will not only enhance team management but also reduce costs, allowing us to invest more in grassroots development programs.”
Several dignitaries present at the event applauded Gusau’s leadership, determination, and commitment to football development in Nigeria.
The event was well attended by local and international stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts, who witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches.
In addition to the hostel, the project includes:Two new training pitches (one synthetic and one natural grass). Reconstruction of the existing synthetic pitch.
Also, Spectators’ sitting terraces with 1,838 seats.Two dressing rooms for players, each accommodating 27 players.Two dressing rooms for officials.
The construction is expected to last 24 months and is fully funded by FIFA under its FIFA Forward 3.0 programme.
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