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FCT on fire as Future Guaranteed FA, New Dawn FC storm Moshood Abiola Stadium, for RSFL Super 4 Final
Joel Ajayi
The 66, 000 capacity of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Nigeria’s Capital City will be ablaze on Friday as Future Guaranteed FA and New Dawn FC will slug it out in the much-awaited Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) Super 4 Final.
The final game in Abuja will feature an array of grassroots talents where the winner between the two teams will smile home with 11 Million Naira.
RSFL which is a form of the league format saw 12 teams kick start a few weeks ago across all the 6 area councils in FCT.
While Speaking at a Press conference ahead of the final game on Tuesday in Abuja, the Project Coordinator, Ifeanyi Kama expressed that, the Federal Capital Territory will witness a showcase of exceptional young football talents during the final on Friday.
We aim to develop this array of talent and showcase them on our platform. We all know that grassroots football in the country has been in the dark for a while which is why we are working seriously to bring such an opportunity back.
“The RSFL is not just about football—it’s about creating opportunities for our youth to become better people, and in turn, give back to their society. We believe in the power of sports to shape futures and communities.
“We had the qualifiers that have to do with the six areas in FCTave to tell the six areas at which 12 teams participated and we are trying to make it national where we will comb every part of the country for talent, nurture them in such a way that they will be useful to themselves as well as society.”
He appealed to football lovers in FCT and its environs to come out en mass to come and watch the much-awaited final.
An elated ex-international, Emmanuel Babayaro urged the organizer to make the grassroots hunt a holistic package where players will be discovered, guided, and nurtured for them to be useful to themselves and the country at large.
According to him, It’s been a long coming, we need to support this laudable project to succeed.
Also, the 2003 AFCON Winner, Juwon Oshaniwa, thumbed the organizer for the grassroots development saying the event would help them to be useful to society.
He charged every grassroots talent to embrace the rising football league to showcase their talent.
On his own, Captain of New Dawn Anthony Egbenu envisaged a tough match come Friday but expressed the readiness of his team to light the trophy
He said: “The match is not going to be an easy one but, on our part, we are fully prepared and ready.
However, the music star Portable will also grace the event, bringing an extra dose of entertainment to the fans.
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Salutes Football Stakeholders At Christmas, Calls for Unity and More Support in 2025
As the festive season unfolds, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to football stakeholders across the nation.
In his Christmas message, Gusau reflected on the importance of unity, gratitude, and dedication within the Nigerian football community. He acknowledged the tireless efforts of stakeholders who have contributed to the growth and development of the sport over the past year.
“This festive season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration of the values that unite us as a football family. Your contributions have been instrumental in shaping the beautiful game in our great nation,” Gusau wrote.
Highlighting key milestones achieved in 2024, Gusau praised advancements in football infrastructure, grassroots development, and the improved competitiveness of Nigeria’s national teams. These successes, he noted, were made possible through collective commitment and support.
The NFF President encouraged stakeholders to embrace the core values of the game—unity, fair play, mutual respect and total support as they look toward a promising future for Nigerian football in 2025. He emphasized that the NFF will need the total support of all Nigerians as the Super Eagles approach the crucial stage of the World Cup qualifiers.
“Let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for Nigerian football, where our talented players can thrive, and our fans can be proud,” he added.
Gusau concluded his message with a wish for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous new year, emphasizing a shared vision of football excellence in 2025 and beyond.
The NFF President’s Christmas message resonates as both a celebration of achievements and a rallying call for unity and support in the Nigerian football community.
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