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Ex Footballer Peterside joins NFF Presidency race, vows to Restore Football in Nigeria
…Rolls out 8 points agenda
Joel Ajayi
As September 30th NFF election is draw nearer, A sports analyst/commentator with a super Sports Idah Peterside joined the race to be next president of NFF.
An ex super eagles goalkeeper Peterside said that Nigeria has a rich history as strong football nation that need someone who has all it take to drive it globally.
He gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja, when he officially declared his intention to run for the position of President of the Nigeria football governing body NFF.
While speaking he said Nigeria football need surgery, it need surgery in two ways the national team and Nigeria league that must be fix.
According to him, I pledge to work with people various levels of society, government, corporate world, to do my all in restoring the pride of Nigeria football.
“If I become President of the Nigerian Football Federation, I will propose and undertake to establish a world-class football centre at the national level like Morocco’s Mohammed the 6th football centre that features world-class equipment, and accommodation designed to develop high-achieving football stars.
“Women’s football will be given the priority it deserves. I will work towards galvanising the women’s league by not only increasing the prize money for the eventual winners of the league but also actively seek for sponsorship for teams that are struggling to maintain their status in the league.
“We will work towards increasing TV coverage as well as seek sponsorships for all the club sides in the country. No football club should have to be in a position where they are unable to pay their players or afford to travel to away match venues.
“Nigeria deserves to benefit from the experiences and know-how of ex-footballers like me who want to serve this beautiful country of ours.”
He however, rolled out 8 points agenda to toward the full restoration of Nigeria football.
The. agenda include; a more inclusive and Democratic NFF, Developing the standard of the local league including the pro league and second division, to focus on women’s football, establishing a world-class football centre at the national level.
Other agenda are; Funds for state football and affiliated association; Registration scheme for ex-football international; introduction of TV right and sponsorship packages as well as develop Grassroot football.
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Sports Minister Joins Gov Oborevwori To Declare 7th National Youth Games Open
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh is to join the Executive Governor, Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori to flag off the 7th edition of the National Youth Games scheduled to officially commence today, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the Delta State Capital.
The duo is expected to be joined by members of the National Assembly and other top government officials from Delta State.
The opening ceremony has commenced at the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
The event is expected to feature not less than 5,742 athletes from across the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, who will jostle for honours in 35 sports.
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