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My Agenda for Nigeria Football in line with 10-year Football Master Plan-Bar. Akinwunmi

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One of the leading Candidates for the upcoming NFF Elections Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi says his visions for Nigeria Football will not be at conflict with the implementation of the 10years Football Master Plan of the Federal Government.


The Master plan document was recently approved by President Muhammad Buhari and has been widely described as a World Class Document.


While many stakeholders across the country have hailed the four point agenda of Barrister Akinwunmi, the Lagos state FA Chairman maintained that he is in a  good position to implement the master plan if voted as the next NFF President.


” My vision of Football First which is anchored on Equity, Inclusiveness and Democratisation is exactly what the 10 years Master Plan is also centred on”.


” As a matter of fact I am the Master Plan if I get elected as the next President of the NFF”.


” My four point Agenda talks about football Economy, football business, Football infrastructure and football technology and if you take a critical look at the Master Plan ,it has a short , medium and long term targets that cover the four areas of my vision for Nigeria Football”, he added.


The 2022 NFF Election is expected to hold on the 30th of September in Benin and Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi is seen as not only one of the leading Candidates but someone who can unify the entire Nigeria football family because of his accessibility and detribalised personality.

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Governor’s Cup Final: NIS DG, Shaibu, Gusua, Others leads Support for tournament

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Joel Ajayi 


The Director General of the National Institute of Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the Nigeria Football Federation president, Ibrahim Gusua has thrown their weight behind the Governor Diri Douye governor’s cup tournament.


The dou were at the finals of Governor’s Cup final between Eternal Grace Ministry FC (EGM FC) and Advance Dreams FA at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.


 Rt Hon Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute of Sports and immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, was in attendance, lending his support to the event.


The Governor’s Cup tournament, which commenced earlier in 2025, has been a thrilling competition, featuring top teams from across the state. 


As the match gets concluded, both teams gave their all, Comrade  Philip Shaibu watched the game closely his experience as a sports administrator informing his analysis of the game.


The crowd is fully engaged, cheering on their favorite team with enthusiasm. Philip Shaibu’s presence is adding to the excitement, and he is being warmly received by the Governor of Bayelsa State and other sports enthusiasts, including NFF president, Mallam Ibrahim Musa Gusau, former super Eagles Coach and Technical Director Samson Siasia and Austin Egueavon.


As the tournament ends, the DG , National Institute of Sports hope that othe Governors should emulate their Bayless state counterpart in developing grassroots sports through cach them young.


Speaking shortly after the the tournament, Shaibu said look forward into partnership with state governments in producing experience and qualified coaches in different sports field.


” Yes, an happy that am here to witness this final game, we are ready to partner with all State Governors and the FCT in our task ahead. We need to measure up globally in terms of our coaches Media care . “

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