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Adegbenro rolls-out 3 points agenda for better Nigeria football

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4 years ago

September 10, 2022

Joel Ajayi

With less than 20 days to the forthcoming Nigeria Football Federation Election, the LaLiga’s Nigeria Media Director, Mr Ayodeji Adegbenro has unveiled a 3-point agenda for his bid to become the executive board member (South West) of the Federation in the 30th election.

Ondo-born football administrator, who want to represent South West in NFF Executive board member in a chat with The Gleamer Online News said, the agenda which include infusion of fresh ideas, bottom to top approach and conforming to global best practices, will take Nigeria football to better place.

Adegbenro, who joined the race to serve as a Board member NFF, submitted his form and said his desire is to see Nigeria football develop.

According to him, why am I running? You will agree with me that in the last few years, our football has been at its lowest level.

“That is why I want to be part of this coming Board, to bring an infusion of fresh ideas, a new way of doing things, there is a need to have global best practices and genuine restructuring from top to bottom in our football to take us to where we ought to be.”

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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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