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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NLO Integrity Under Fire After Match-Fixing Allegations in Bauchi Clash

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52 mins ago

May 7, 2026

The Gleamer

..As Wikki Tourists Feeders vs Adamu Jumba FC Draws Concern Over League Credibility

A cloud of controversy now hangs over NLO One following disturbing reports from Bauchi that could undermine the progress and credibility of the Nigerian Nationwide League One under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Shola Ogunowo.

The league body has consistently maintained a zero-tolerance stance on match manipulation, emphasizing that the integrity and fairness of the competition must be protected at all costs. However, Wednesday’s fixture between Wikki Tourists Feeders and Adamu Jumba FC in Bauchi has raised serious concerns after multiple eyewitnesses came forward with allegations of match-fixing.

According to eyewitness accounts, the match was allegedly fixed to favor Wikki Tourists Feeders, with the aim of helping them leapfrog current table-toppers Warinje FC in the standings. The claims, if proven true, strike at the heart of the league’s reputation as a credible pathway for emerging Nigerian talent.

The most troubling account involves the match officials. Eyewitnesses say the center referee and his assistant refused to return for the second half after noticing what they believed to be irregular conduct during the first half. It reportedly took 30 minutes of intervention and persuasion by the Bauchi State Football Association before the officials agreed to resume the game.

Further allegations point to on-field actions that appeared deliberate. Former Niger Tornadoes player Musa Wakili is said to have intentionally missed a penalty in a manner that raised suspicion among those present. In protest, Adamu Jumba’s head coach is reported to have walked out of the technical area, stating publicly that he would not be associated with anything that could tarnish his professional image.

While these remain allegations and have not been independently verified, the gravity of the claims demands immediate attention. The NLO must launch a thorough investigation to ascertain what transpired during the match and ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken against anyone found culpable. Allowing such conduct to go unchecked would set a dangerous precedent and erode public trust in the league.

Shola Ogunowo has earned respect for his commitment to transparency and professionalism since assuming office as COO. Stakeholders and fans alike now look to the NLO leadership to demonstrate that same resolve by addressing the matter decisively and transparently.

The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched, as it could define how seriously the NLO is prepared to defend the integrity of Nigerian grassroots football.

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