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STATE OF NIGERIA FOOTBALL ; A TRUE PERSPECTIVE OF CURRENT HAPPENINGS

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Whilst it is very easy for us to look at issues on the surface and mould opinions or create sensational headlines to attract traffic , it is also very imperative to have an unbiased approach to how things are done with the workings of the Nigeria Football Federation.

I am surprised that people are relating the issues of the Super Falcons to the salary of the NFF General Secretary, Muhammed Sanusi.

There is no point to be sensational and trying to muddle up facts in that regards. The NFF on their part have tried to clarify issues concerning the Super Falcons and the girls as I have monitored are in high spirit getting ready for their first game against Canada at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

That issue has nothing to do with the amount the General Secretary is earning which he did not start earning today or start making from the Present board led by Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau.

It is even rather funny that we are dwelling on the 10,000 Dollars Sanusi is earning but forget that the highly criticed Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro is earning 70,000 Dollars, seven times the salary of the G.S . Why are people not headlining that.

So it might only sound mischievous for anyone to start making headlines on Sanusi’s salary now because we want to justify criticising the NFF.

There is Nobody or Sector that is not feeling the challenges going on in the Country at the moment and the NFF is no exception if we must tell ourselves the truth.
The Football House is a reflection of the larger Nigeria Society.

The Present Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing its best to get the Country working again and the Ibrahim Gusau led NFF board is pushing hard to survive in the face of all that is going on in the Country.

To give a perfect example of what is going on is to look at how the current increased rate of dollars is affecting everything the NFF is doing. Just imagine the amount they will use to charter a flight now for the Super Eagles compare to before and this trickles down to almost everything the NFF does financially.

So if anybody is saying the Present board is not doing anything and they have backlog of indebtedness , the big question is where will they get the money from with all the hardship the country is experiencing.

It may sound like a PR or one is defending the NFF but sometimes if stating the fact sounds like PR , then one should not shy away from stating the obvious.

Still on the issue of the General Secretary Muhammed Sanusi, one thing I have come to realise is this , the man in question signed a four year contract with his employers before the coming of the Present board and without any deliberate show of Gross incompetence it will naturally be difficult for the current board to jettison him just like that.

We should not forget this is a new board that is trying to find its feet and I am convinced that the NFF President should rather be praised and not criticised for not jumping into decisions.

It is also very imperative for all stakeholders especially we in the media to get acquainted with the rule book of the Glass House, that is the NFF statute.

This will also help to earnest our knowledge on decisions taking by the football board like the recently constituted league boards.

Having read through the NFF statute , there is no place where it states categorically the Procedure, Qualifications and how the boards of the Leagues must be constituted, no where.

And the same statute , in Article 85 ,gives the Executive Committee the Power to have a final decision on any matter not provided for in the same statutes or in case of force majeure.

This was the provision that gave the board the power to appoint the recently constituted boards of the various leagues.

So the board has not flouted any law in setting up the various league boards that has made George Aluo the Chairman of the Nigeria National league,NNL, Silas Agara the Chairman of the Nigeria Nation Wide league and Nkechi Nneka Obi the boss of the Nigeria Women Football League.

Having said all of these, it is also a fact that a lot is being expected from this Present board and I have no doubt that the President and his team are more than capable to deliver.

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Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria appoints coaches into various disciplines

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October 5, 2026

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Joel Ajayi

The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria has released the list of 44 coaches to handle the various disciplines in the national teams.

In a statement signed by Rose Verisimo, the Technical Director of GFN, Isaiah Erhunwunse (OLY) has been appointed head coach of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), to be assisted by Bala Magaji Juwara and Anthony Duilemi, while Helen Albert (head coach), Edem Umor Patric, and Emmanuel Enejo will be in charge of the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG).

In Trampoline, DMT, and Tumbling (DMT & PT), Dorcas Abel will handle the senior men as head coach and will be assisted by Osamudiamwenam Amennaghawon, while Osasu Obasohan, Godwin Bamidele, and Awokunle Ojo are in charge of the senior women.

In the Aerobics Gymnastic, Edina Ahue has been appointed head coach Senior Team, to be assisted by David West Tamunuosaki and Jennifer Eke while, Michael Ocheke  is the head coach of the junior team, to be assisted by Dimeji Aluko and Toyosi Glory Adeyemi.

President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, Prince Kelvin Erhunwunse explained that the various coaches were carefully selected because they have distinguished themselves in their respective disciplines.

He said: “These appointments were made based on merit, dedication, and the track records of the individuals. We have absolute confidence that these coaches possess the requisite experience and passion to elevate Nigerian gymnastics to unprecedented heights.”

Erhunwunse revealed that the federation’s ultimate target is to have more athletes win medals for Nigeria at various international championships and ultimately qualify a formidable contingent for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

He said: “Our primary goal is clear: we want to produce world-class athletes who will not only dominate the African continent but also stand on the podium at the global stage.

“Preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics begins now, and we are putting the right technical crew in place to achieve this vision.”

He further charged the newly appointed coaches to see their roles as a patriotic call to duty.

The UAG Vice President said: “I urge all our coaches to view this appointment as a sacred call to serve our fatherland. We expect high levels of discipline, professionalism, and teamwork as you groom the next generation of Nigerian gymnastics.”

Full List of Appointees

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)

Senior Team:

Helen Albert (Head Coach)

Edem Umor Patric (Assistant Coach Emmanuel Enejo (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Team:

Abosede Olatundun Oladele (Head Coach)

Deborah Ajiboye (Assistant Coach 1)

Noel Egbunu (Assistant Coach 2)

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)

Senior Team:

Isaiah Oni Erhunwunse (Head Coach)

Bala Magaji Juwara (Assistant Coach 1)

Anthony Duilemi (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Team:

Kennedy Osawaro (Head Coach)

Jimoh Wasiu (Assistant Coach 1)

Jimoh Azeez (Assistant Coach 2)

Aerobics Gymnastics

Senior Team:

Edina Ahue (Head Coach)

Devid West Tamunuosaki (Assistant Coach 1)

Jennifer Eke (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Team:

Michael Ocheke (Head Coach)

Dimeji Aluko (Assistant Coach 1)

Toyosi Glory Adeyemi (Assistant Coach 2)

Trampoline, DMT, and Tumbling (DMT & PT)

Senior Men:

Dorcas Abel (Head Coach)

Osamudiamwenam Amennaghawon (Assistant Coach 1)

Senior Women:

Osasu Obasohan (Head Coach)

Godwin Bamidele (Assistant Coach 1)

Awokunle Ojo (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Men:

Michael Jos (Head Coach)

Stephen Taiwo (Assistant Coach 1)

Christopher Akhidenor (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Women:

Adekemi Ademuwagun (Head Coach)

David Egbunu (Assistant Coach 1)

Ashiagu Charles (Assistant Coach 2)

Parkour (PK)

 Senior Women:Victoria Itodo (Head Coach)

Senior Men: Olorunfemi Samuel Adeyemi (Head Coach)

Junior Men:Davidson Erhunwunse (Head Coach)

Women’s Team: Stephen Soyimiegha (Assistant Coach 1)

Acrobatics

Senior Team:

Elkana Sabo (Head Coach)

Friday Omigie (Assistant Coach 1)

Junior Team:

Kunle Adedoyin (Head Coach)

Amos Dauda (Assistant Coach 1)

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Senior Team & General Coordinator:

Cathrine Sasode (Head Coach)

Valentina Ojo (Assistant Coach 1)

Junior Team:

Chinedu Oyegbata (Head Coach)

Praise Amsey (Assistant Coach 1)

Gymnastics for All & Administration

Gymnastics for All Coordinators:

Lesli Amadi (Head Coach)

Kayode Olusegun Adesola (Assistant Coach 1)

Maureen Ugiagbe (Assistant Coach 2)

Safeguard Officer: Dr. Uwa Anthonia

Anti-Doping Officer: Mrs. Mary Ibrahim

Technical Director: Rose Verisimo (Technical Director, GFN)

Gymnastics Developmental Director: Otasowie Alexander Erhunwunse

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