Sports
DIKKO AND GUSAU VOW TO DARE PRESIDENT BUHARI BY SHUNNING MINISTER OF SPORTS MEETING WITH NFF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Ahead of the meeting of the Minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare with all the Presidential aspirants of the NFF Election , news have filtered in that some of the candidates will not be present.
Nine individuals have been cleared to contest for the post of NFF President but uncertainties have surrounded if the election will hold on the 30th of September in Benin following a court order stopping the polls on Friday.
Out of the nine candidates vying for the NFF top seat , two of them seem to have opted not to honor the Minister’s meeting on Tuesday ,which will be a sign of a direct affront to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Unconfirmed report have it that, the Former LMC chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and his Zamfara state counterpart Ibrahim Gusau are the two aspirants who have opted to shun the Minister’s meeting .
The reason for this is not clearly known but it might not be far from the cold fight the outgoing board of the NFF is having with the Sports Minister over not wanting the Minister to have a say on the affairs of football in the Country.
The Sports Minister Sunday Dare has repeatedly made it clear that the NFF is a Government Parastatal and there is a difference between Government intervention and interference.
Sports
Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.
Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.
The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.
Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”
“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.
“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”
In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.
“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.
“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”
The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.
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