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NFF, The Failed Football Federation Since 2014

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5 years ago

August 5, 2020

The Gleamer

THE MANY FAILURES OF THE AMAJU PINNICK LED NFF BOARD

NFF FIRST 11

1. Back to back Nations Cup miss

2. Gave Us Sunday Oliseh a comedian who went on youtube to expose all the ills of our football

3. Signed the worst contract ever with Nike. A contract that has remained a top secret till date

4. Destroyed Nigeria youth football development as Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles failed to qualify for the world cup of 2017. That was a first in many years

5. Nigeria was eliminated and disgraced from the first round of the 2018 world cup. That is the worst we have achieved since 2002

6. Nigeria under Amaju offered a failed coach a new contract and retained all his backroom staff including a certain Tunde Adelakun even after winning Bronnze at the Nations cup in Egypt

7. Under this board, Nigeria football lost Super sports sponsorship, our league is off the tube for 5 years and all we have or do is celebrating mediocrity.

8. Under this board, Nigeria signed several sponsorship deals but till date, details of this deals are concealed in secrecy

9. Mediterranean sports limited has been enjoying and reaping where they never sowed. Mediterranean sports limitted is pocketing 20% of the 800,000 dollars annual Coca cola deal, a deal that was signed and sealed by the Sani Lulu led board.

10. In 6years, 5 chieftains of this board have been paraded before various anti graft agencies like EFCC, ICPC AND SPIG. They have tried in vain to clear their names of various allegations ranging from misappropriation and misapplication of public funds and various categories of fraud and corruption

11. Under this board, our Super Falcons, Falconets, Flamingos, Flying Eagles and National team coaches have cried out for unpaid bonuses that have never been paid till date. Many have died waiting

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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