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FCT FA Chairman consoles Abia state Football Association over the demise of its chairman
The entire board of the FCT Football Association led by its Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has expressed their condolences, commiserating with the Abia State Football Association in the sudden death of their chairman, Sir Ephraim Chukwuemeka whose demise was a surprise to all.
Alhaji Mouktar, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, expressed deep shock saying the Abia State football Association Chief was a vibrant man, full of life and vigour, and he implores his family to take heart reiterating the painful loss.
“It comes as a rude shock that Sir Ephraim Chukwuemeka is no more. He was a vibrant man, full of life and a jolly good fellow. He will be greatly missed by the footballing family and stakeholders.”
“I sympathize with his family and ask that they all take heart and be consoled by the lives he touched and his immense contribution to Abia state Football and the country at large.”
Mouktar urged the entire Abia State Football Association, to be strong and continue the good work Sir Ephraim Chukwuemeka was doing in the State through football before this sudden death.”
Furthermore, the FCT FA boss(Mouktar) continued by saying: “This is the time the FA needs to be strong and keep doing their best to sustain the good legacies the late FA boss had put in place as it touched lives, our prayer for him is that, may God grant him eternal rest and grant strength his family and those he left the legacies of football in Abia State the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Until his death was the Football Association Chairman of Abia state and also an NFF congress member.
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Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches
…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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