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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.
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FCT FA Board Member Urges Grassroots Reform, Hopeful For Super Eagles World Cup Qualification
Legal Practitioner And Administrator Barr Bucknor Threatens To Petition FCT Minister Over Abandoned Stadiums
Despite Nigeria’s precarious position in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Barrister Babatunde Burknor, a board member of the FCT Football Association (FA), remains hopeful that the Super Eagles can still secure qualification.
Nigeria currently sits third in their qualification group with 11 points from 8 matches, trailing Benin Republic and South Africa, who both lead with 14 points. Yet Burknor, a seasoned football administrator and grassroots sports advocate, believes all is not lost.
In a recent interview made available to BSN Sports, Burknor said: “Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may appear almost impossible, but that doesn’t mean it is out of reach. The situation is tough, yes, but looking at the quality of players in our squad, I still believe we can make it.”
He added that unexpected results from other group rivals could work in Nigeria’s favour.
“Football is unpredictable. There is still a chance that South Africa, Benin Republic, or Rwanda could drop points. If we win our remaining two games, we still stand a chance. Sometimes football reflects life where the strong may fall while the seemingly weak stand tall.”
Calls for Grassroots Reform in the FCT
Beyond national team concerns, Burknor also used the opportunity to address the state of sports development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to take concrete action to revamp local infrastructure.
“We have deep-rooted problems when it comes to grassroots sports. The major issue is a lack of funding and commitment from those charged with driving development at that level,” he said.
Burknor lamented the disappearance of once-thriving youth competitions like the Chairman’s Cup, Principal’s Cup, and Shell Cup, stating that such events played a crucial role in identifying and nurturing young talent.
“It’s disheartening that these programs are no longer active. Development is impossible without facilities, yet we lack even basic training grounds.”
The legal luminary revealed that he personally upgraded the sports facility at a government secondary school in his area to serve as a makeshift training centre, due to the absence of a functioning local stadium.
He is currently drafting a petition to Minister Wike, over abandoned stadiums in FCT, urging a comprehensive audit of officials responsible for sports development across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
Progress in Gwagwalada Football Development
As Vice Chairman of the Gwagwalada Football Council, Burknor highlighted the success of the Gwagwalada Football League, which has become a model for other Area Councils.
“In just two years, we’ve turned the Gwagwalada Football League into a success story. Several players from the league have already secured contracts in Europe. This shows what can be achieved with vision and consistency.”
Barrister Burknor, emphasized that grassroots football holds the key to Nigeria’s long-term football success and must be taken seriously.
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