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NFF Elections: Hon Kwande Backs New NFF President To Succeed

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2 years ago

October 3, 2022

Former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF honourable Suleiman Yahaya Kwande believes the newly elected president of the football body Ibrahim Gusau will reposition football in the country.

Honourable Kwande, who described the former Chairman of Chairmen of the NFF as competent, experienced and very passionate about football development, added that the new board has what it takes to move football to the next level in the country.

While congratulating the newly elected president and other board members, Kwande said better days are ahead of football in Nigeria as experienced hands have been elected to run the affairs of football in the country.

“I want to first of all congratulate my brother Ibrahim Gusau, new NFF president and other board members on their victories at the just concluded poll in Benin City,”. “I can categorically tell you that Ibrahim Gusau and other board members have what it takes to reposition football in the country because they have the necessary experience to do so since they are all grass-root football administrators and after serving as the Chairman of Chairmen of the NFF, he understands the workings of the football federation”.

The former Football Association Chairman of Plateau State further stated that he will use his wealth of experience to back the new board to succeed.“Under the new administration, we should be confident of commitment to the development of football in the country and success of our national teams and am also committed to that too”.

“Am a grass-root mobilizer with a lot of experience in promoting the development of football through the grass-root and I will use my experience to back my brother and the new board to succeed, am also ready to serve in any capacity to make football great again in Nigeria”.Ibrahim Musa Gusau became the successor of Amaju Pinnick following his victory in the NFF election that took place in Benin City, Edo State.

The football administrator emerged as the new president after polling 39 out of 40 votes in the re-run election against former Super Eagles spokesman, Peterside Idah.Felix Anyansi-Agwu, chairman of Enyimba International FC, was voted in as the first vice-president of the NFF while Ahmed Yusuf Fresh secured 37 from 41 votes to become the chairman of chairmen.

Yahaya Kwande Backs New NFF President To Succeed

“I want to first of all congratulate my brother Ibrahim Gusau, new NFF president and other board members on their victories at the just concluded poll in Benin City,”.

“I can categorically tell you that Ibrahim Gusau and other board members have what it takes to reposition football in the country because they have the necessary experience to do so since they are all grass-root football administrators and after serving as the Chairman of Chairmen of the NFF, he understands the workings of the football federation”.

The former Football Association Chairman of Plateau State further stated that he will use his wealth of experience to back the new board to succeed.

“Under the new administration, we should be confident of commitment to the development of football in the country and success of our national teams and am also committed to that too”.

Ibrahim Musa Gusau became the successor of Amaju Pinnick following his victory in the NFF election that took place in Benin City, Edo State.

The football administrator emerged as the new president after polling 39 out of 40 votes in the re-run election against former Super Eagles spokesman, Peterside Idah.

Felix Anyansi-Agwu, chairman of Enyimba International FC, was voted in as the first vice-president of the NFF while Ahmed Yusuf Fresh secured 37 from 41 votes to become the chairman of chairmen.

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Analysis of the 2024/25 NPFL Table (Match Day 22)

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February 5, 2025

The Gleamer

Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu)

The 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after Match Day 22 reveals a competitive title race, a congested mid-table, and an intense relegation battle. Below is a breakdown of the key trends from the standings.

🏆 Title Race: Remo Stars in Control

1.  Remo Stars FC lead the table with 45 points from 22 games, boasting 14 wins, the highest in the league.
2.  Shooting Stars SC sit second with 37 points from 21 games, meaning they have a game in hand that could close the gap.
3.  Rivers United FC (35 points) and Rangers International FC (34 points) remain in contention, but their inconsistent results (only 9 wins each) suggest they will need strong finishes.

🚀 Key Insight: Remo Stars’ defensive solidity (only 16 goals conceded) and best goal difference (+14) make them the current favorites for the title.

⚖️ Mid-Table Battle: Competitive and Unpredictable

•   Teams from 5th place (Abia Warriors, 33 points) to 14th place (Katsina United, 26 points) are separated by just 7 points.
•   Clubs like El-Kanemi Warriors (32 points) and Enyimba FC (31 points) could still push for continental spots if they gain momentum.
•   Kano Pillars and Bayelsa United (29 & 28 points respectively) are sitting in the middle of the pack but could easily be dragged into the relegation fight if results don’t improve.

⚠️ Key Concern: Mid-table teams must be wary of inconsistency, as a few bad results could put them in relegation danger.

🌍 Continental Qualification Spots

•   The top two teams qualify for the CAF Champions League (CAFCL), while the third-place team enters the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC).
•   Rivers United (3rd) and Rangers (4th) are currently in the best position to battle for continental spots.
•   Ikorodu City FC (7th, 31 points) and Niger Tornadoes (9th, 31 points) remain dark horses for a top-three finish.

🌟 Key Contenders: Rangers International and Rivers United must improve their consistency to ensure a top-three finish.

⚠️ Relegation Battle: 6 Teams in Trouble

The bottom of the table is highly competitive, with at least six teams in danger of relegation:

1.  Bendel Insurance (25 points)
2.  Plateau United (24 points)
3.  Sunshine Stars (24 points)
4.  Nasarawa United (22 points)
5.  Lobi Stars (21 points)
6.  Akwa United (20 points, bottom place)

📉 Key Observations:

•   Nasarawa United, Plateau United, and Bendel Insurance have had 3 points and 3 goals deducted due to league violations, which has severely impacted their standings.
•   Akwa United (20 points, -8 GD) has the worst goal difference and could face serious relegation trouble unless they turn things around.

🔥 Key Battle: Lobi Stars, Nasarawa United, and Akwa United must fight hard to escape the drop zone in the remaining matches.

🔑 Key Takeaways

✅ Remo Stars are strong favorites for the title.
✅ Shooting Stars have a game in hand, making the top-two battle interesting.
✅ Mid-table is highly competitive, with several teams still in contention for continental football.
✅ Relegation battle is wide open, with six teams fighting to survive.

🚨 What to Watch For Next: Will Shooting Stars close the gap? Can Rivers United push for a top-two finish? Who will survive the relegation scrap? The remaining fixtures will be crucial in shaping the NPFL season’s outcome.

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