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Nigeria Can Produce Athletes Better Than Usain Bolt If….Rosa Collins

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4 years ago

June 15, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Second Vice President of Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Rosa Collins, has revealed that if there is unity among those who find themselves in the corridor of sports, Nigeria can produce Athletes that are better than Usain Bolt.

The former triple jump Athlete stated this on Monday in Abuja, shortly after she was elected as 2nd Vice President of AFN. She said that, if all hands are on deck, the Country will provide Athletes better than Jamaica sprinter, Usain Bolt.

According to her, I believe if we all work together, we will make it, we are not going to put sentiment of one person is from this regions or not; if we all come together, definitely we are going to challenge America in Athletics, we have good athletes here, we have “Usain Bolt” among us and I believe that if we work together, we will produce more and more Usain Bolt in this country.

Speaking on the Olympics, Collins expressed; “Yes we have a very high spirit of performance, we believe that we will make it and we will come home with some medals.

“The Board that led before was like a disaster, I was also part of that Board, I wasn’t carried along and our ideas was pushed apart, if I have an idea and you don’t bring me close to you, I will never share my ideas because my ideas means a lot to this Federation as a former athlete, not ordinary athlete; a former triple jump athlete,.

“All board members will be carried along, so whatever idea you have, bring it, we are going to support the new President.” She said.

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Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches

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10 hours ago

March 19, 2025

The Gleamer

…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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