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Bar Seyi Akinwunmi Promises To Reposition Nigerian Football For Better
Joel Ajayi
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi on Tuesday formally declared his intention to vie for the Presidency position of the football body come September 30 in Benin City the Edo State capital.
Akinwumi who is the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association made the declaration at an elaborate ceremony held at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja.He said his board will be an all inclusive one pointing out that his mission is to reposition the game in the country and return it to the enviable position it enjoyed in the past on the continent and the world.
According to him, I want to bring my experience as NFF Vice President for 8 years to play as I settle into office.I am coming in to restore those glorious days when Nigeria used to be respected in the comity of football playing nations in Africa and the world.
“I will give priority to grassroots development so as to find replacement for the ageing players so that no gap will be left in the process of growing the sport again,” he said.
He also said he will also focus on a good marketing drive to support the various national teams as well as clubsides in their activities both locally and on the international scene.
Almost all the FA chairmen were in attendance. Former President Galadima, past secretaries Tijani Yusuf, Fanny Amun, Co aspirants Sheu Dikko, lbrahim Guasu,Musa Amadu and Peterside ldah.Others are Danladi Bako, all current NFF board members, Supporters Club President General Rafiu Ladipo and others.
Akinwunmi was later endorsed by Danladi Bako who said if the north can be in charge of the federation for a stretch of 12 years that during the Galadima era to Aminu Maigari time there is nothing wrong for South to be in charge for the next 4 years.
He said he is confident that Akinwunmi has the capacity to guide the federation to safety.
Speaking the aspirant Akinwunmi said he wants to bring his experience of the last 8 years as Vice President to play by repositioning the sport from the grassroots to highest level.
He pointed out that come September 30 he would be sworn in as the next President.
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NLO Integrity Under Fire After Match-Fixing Allegations in Bauchi Clash
..As Wikki Tourists Feeders vs Adamu Jumba FC Draws Concern Over League Credibility
A cloud of controversy now hangs over NLO One following disturbing reports from Bauchi that could undermine the progress and credibility of the Nigerian Nationwide League One under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Shola Ogunowo.
The league body has consistently maintained a zero-tolerance stance on match manipulation, emphasizing that the integrity and fairness of the competition must be protected at all costs. However, Wednesday’s fixture between Wikki Tourists Feeders and Adamu Jumba FC in Bauchi has raised serious concerns after multiple eyewitnesses came forward with allegations of match-fixing.
According to eyewitness accounts, the match was allegedly fixed to favor Wikki Tourists Feeders, with the aim of helping them leapfrog current table-toppers Warinje FC in the standings. The claims, if proven true, strike at the heart of the league’s reputation as a credible pathway for emerging Nigerian talent.
The most troubling account involves the match officials. Eyewitnesses say the center referee and his assistant refused to return for the second half after noticing what they believed to be irregular conduct during the first half. It reportedly took 30 minutes of intervention and persuasion by the Bauchi State Football Association before the officials agreed to resume the game.
Further allegations point to on-field actions that appeared deliberate. Former Niger Tornadoes player Musa Wakili is said to have intentionally missed a penalty in a manner that raised suspicion among those present. In protest, Adamu Jumba’s head coach is reported to have walked out of the technical area, stating publicly that he would not be associated with anything that could tarnish his professional image.
While these remain allegations and have not been independently verified, the gravity of the claims demands immediate attention. The NLO must launch a thorough investigation to ascertain what transpired during the match and ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken against anyone found culpable. Allowing such conduct to go unchecked would set a dangerous precedent and erode public trust in the league.
Shola Ogunowo has earned respect for his commitment to transparency and professionalism since assuming office as COO. Stakeholders and fans alike now look to the NLO leadership to demonstrate that same resolve by addressing the matter decisively and transparently.
The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched, as it could define how seriously the NLO is prepared to defend the integrity of Nigerian grassroots football.
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