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NFF Election: Your Decision may make or mar Nigeria football, stakeholders Urge Electorates

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4 years ago

September 13, 2022

Joel Ajayi
As the 2022 Nigeria Football Federation NFF election is around the corner, various stakeholders across the country has called on electorate to vote wisely saying that their decision on the 30th of September will make or mars the Nigeria football.

They gave this advise at Stakeholders Interactive Session on the Upcoming NFF Election organized by Nigeria Football Progressive Forum NFPF on Tuesday in Abuja, where they said football is Nigeria national asset and a tool to use for national unity that must be protected.

While speaking, the convener NFPF Chidi Okonkwo urged electorates to vote wisely saying their decision on the forthcoming federation election will spell doom or change fortune of Nigeria football.

According to him, we can be better than any country in the whole world football wise, if we do the right thing.Let put our head together and do the right thing,

“Of course we all have interest in differents capacity, but let put our head together and make the right decision.

“Giving the hint on the gathering, the Spokesperson for Nigeria football progressive forum Michael Obasi said the group comprises of bi-partisan body of patriotic stakeholders committed to positive change, anchored particularly on the recently approved 10 Year Football Masterplan.

“The Forum includes a number of progressive state FA chairmen and other technocrats including a grassroots football champion, the current 1st Vice President of NFF, who was also a member of the 10 Year Football Masterplan Committee and also includes a foremost technocrat, professional administrator and the most successful General Secretary of the NFF who was a Member/Assistant Secretary of the 10 Year Football Masterplan committee.”

Speaking at the occassion, the Former House Committee Chairman for Sports Hon Godfrey Gaya revealed that there is need for everyone to come together for the success of football in Nigeria.

He applauded all the aspirants for their dodgesdness and urged them to toll the part of truth saying “Fifa can’t make our football right or wrong but ourselves.”

Also, speaking, the Vice President of NFF Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi reiterated that the forthcoming federation election is not a do or die affair, it’s a competition among brother.

“Its all about bridged that gap between football and some part of government.”

On his own, the NfFf General Secretary Dr. Musa Ahmadu, expressed: “Sports preaches a lot of values, and one of them is fair play and we need to exhibit it in the forthcoming election by everyone who is associated with process.

“We must do it for the overall interest of the game and interest of our country.”

He demand integrity in who process of the election.

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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation

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3 hours ago

November 8, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.

Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.

In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.

“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.

The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.

The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.

Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.

Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.

She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.

According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.

The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.

“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.

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