Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi set to declares For NFF Presidency on Tuesday

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4 years ago

August 27, 2022

After months of speculations, the Lagos State FA Chairman, Seyi Akinwunmi has finally joined the 2022 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidential race.

Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who announced his entry into the race, in a statement said he would formally declare to run for the position at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Tuesday, 30th August 2022.

He becomes the second person to officially declare to seek the presidential ticket of the NFF

Former NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu on Tuesday was the first to officially declare his intension to replace the outgoing NFF President, Amaju Pinnick.

Others in the race include Shehu Dikko, Ibrahim Shehu Gusau, Christian Emeruwa, Abba Yola to mention but few.

Seyi Akinwunmi doubles as NFF First Vice-president.

The sale of the expression of interest and nomination forms will commence on Monday and the Presidential form is pegged at Five hundred thousand naira (N500,000)

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Portable to Light Up NNL Super Four Final with Special Performance

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18 hours ago

May 6, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Afrobeats sensation Habeeb “Portable” Olalomi is set to headline the closing ceremony of the 2026 NNL Super Four, organisers confirmed on Wednesday at the Remo Stars Stadium.

The Ogun State-born entertainer will bring his trademark high-energy performance to Ikenne, delivering a mix of viral dance moves and hit songs as the Nigeria National League (NNL) crowns its 2025/2026 champion.

The finale will not be about music alone, as fans are also in line for exciting rewards. Two lucky spectators will each win ₦500,000 in a live raffle draw to be conducted by Portable himself, while the first 200 fans to arrive at the stadium on the final day will receive ₦5,000 each.

“We’re rewarding the fans who show up early and bring the atmosphere that makes Nigerian football special,” a Toptier Sports Management official said. “From Portable’s performance to the cash giveaways, we want a full festival of football in Ikenne.”

After a rest day on Tuesday, action resumes on Wednesday, May 6, with two crucial fixtures at the Remo Stars Stadium.

The opening day of the tournament attracted several prominent figures in Nigerian sports, including Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, former Sports Minister Sunday Dare, and Bet9ja chairman Kunle Soname, all present in Ikenne.

This year’s NNL Super Four features Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Ranchers Bees, and Inter Lagos—all of whom have already secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. The tournament will now decide the overall champion of the season

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