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NFF Election: Bar Akinwunmi has all it takes to become NFF President-Ex Sokoto FA Chairman
…Lauds his grassroot devt’ innovation In Lagos
Former Sokoto State FA Chairman Dr Danladi Bako has commended the Innovative ideas of Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi in turning around the fortune of football especially grassroots football in Lagos state.
Dr Danladi in a press statement called on stakeholders and footballers alike that after due interrogation and assessment of the state of Nigeria’s football ecosystem I have resolved to take a position on the future of the leadership question at the Nigerian Football Federation as the election of a new Executive Committee draws closer.
Realizing that in the last 8 years the senior National team has not won a trophy
Realizing that the progress at the age- grade national teams have been erratic
Realizing that the NPFL and NNL Football matches are very poorly covered for television , indeed it’s a disgrace.
Realizing the need for transparency in the marketing and sponsorship deals at the NFF
It has become not only necessary but imperative to headhunt , unearth and propagate a new President, Secretariat and Executive Committee of the Football Federation.
In times past the calibre of persons appointed or elected as NFA Chairman or President were former Ministers like Air Commodore Omeruah , Air Commodore Ikhazoboh and former Governors like Col Abdulmumuni Aminu. Also there was Justice Granville Sharp and Justice Ikpeazu.
The last four Presidents have not exactly been of that same pedigree along with their Committees and Technical Committee.
In view of all issues raised above ,along with the present pathetic state of our football , I desire a new direction , new energy , higher integrity quotient , greater capacity and untainted character rating at the pinnacle of Nigeria’s football family.
For me , I believe the 1st Vice Pres and Chair Lagos State FA Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi fits the bill nicely and should be elected as the next President of the Nigerian Football Federation in the forthcoming elections
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Kukkiwon President Hails Popoola’s Impact on Nigerian Taekwondo, NTF Boss Celebrates One Year of Progress
The President of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria, Grand Master Tayo Popoola has received a letter of commendation from the president of Kukkiwon, Yun Ung- Suk, for her outstanding contribution to the development of the sport.
Grand Master Popoola was hailed for her consistent drive improving the game within a short time of her stewardship in the NTF and the dissemination of Taekwondo activities in Nigeria to the global space.
The commendation letter dated October 25, 2026, was personally signed by Kukkiwon President, Ung-Suk.
Popoola said the commendation came to her as a pleasant surprise.
“I did not see that coming but It is a good one not only for me but the entire federation. I did not do it alone and it is also a challenge to do much more in the days, weeks and months ahead. I thank all the board members and I am optimistic that we will do more for the athletes,” Popoola said.
Incidentally, it is just about one year in office for Grand Master Popoola who has recorded a string of successes in the federation including the National Open Trials in Abeokuta, the Africa Taekwondo Championship 2026 in Bamako Mali where Nigeria won several Medals, the first ever Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele National Taekwondo Championship which took place last month in Lagos and the recently held Korean Ambassador Cup in Abuja which also had in attendance the World Kukkiwon Demonstration team.
The demonstration team dazzled fans in Abuja with spectacular display only last weekend just as the para-athletes in taekwondo were duly classified by experts from the world body in preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.
“I want to thank the National Sports Commission for the support given to me and the entire NTF. Things can only get better,” Popoola stressed.
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