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Para soccer : Nigeria have no more challenges with disabilities says Didi

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3 years ago

December 2, 2021

The President of Para-Soccer Federation of Nigeria (PFN), Misbahu Didi, on Wednesday in Abuja said Nigeria have no more challenging with the issues of Disabilities after being certified Polio free from by the World governing body.

The president said the purpose of the tournament is to celebrate the day for the disabilities with the rest of the world on Dec. 3.
“The bill has been signed into law now and the commission has been established and the commission headed with person with disability.
” I want to believe we are at the highest and good time in this country now,the sky will not only be our limits.
“We have no limit by the grace oI am using this opportunity to say Mr.president federal republic of Nigeria.,thank you very much,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Para-soccer Federation of Nigeria (PFN) in collaboration with National Commission For Persons with Disability organised the first edition of the Championship.
The championship, is tagged ‘ABUJA 2021’.
The president said due to the love of the sports , the Federation collaborate with the National Commission for Pesons with Disability to organise the maiden edition the championship which started on Tuesday.
He said a today of 10 teams from 10 states are participating in the four days Championship, he added the Federation is expecting more to arrive today.
“We started the competition with two matches on Tuesday., Four matches to be played today and Thursday.
“The semi final matches, third places and final matches will be played to end the championship.
“The competition is peaceful and healthy nobody, the athletes are playing very well and I want to believe it’s going to be a better championship,” he said.
He said the purpose of the tournament is to celebrate the day for the disabilities with the rest of the world on Dec. 3.
“The bill has been signed into law now and the commission has been established and the commission headed with person with disability.
” I want to believe we are at the highest and good time in this country now,the sky will not only be our limits.
“We have no limit by the grace oI am using this opportunity to say Mr.president federal republic of Nigeria.,thank you very much,” he said.
He said the Federation did not organised the 2021 Para-soccer Federation which is annual event due to insufficient funds.
The last day of the competition always falls on the Oct.24 to celebrate Polio day with the rest of the world.
According to him, the Federation did not received any funds from their sponsor Rotary Club International to support the Federation on this year competition.
“We all know that Nigeria have been certified Polio free by the world so there was not funds release to Rotary club , this is the reason why we did not organise the competition this year,” he said.

NAN reports that Dec. 3 is International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the lannual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution.

The 10 teams are : Kano, Zamfara and Ajanaku foundation from Lagos, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kebbi and FCT, Katsina, Sokoto and Kwara team.

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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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