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NFF Focuses on Revamping Domestic League, Emphasizes Referee Development
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has outlined bold measures undertaken by his administration to improve the country’s domestic league, with a particular focus on referee development.
Speaking on the federation’s achievements so far on the league, Gusau said, “We tried to come up with a policy to ensure we improve our domestic league. It took us time to address barriers that previously hindered proper organization.”
One of the key reforms has been addressing long-standing grievances among match officials, including delayed payments and inadequate training. Gusau emphasized the crucial role referees play in ensuring the league’s credibility and fairness, stating, “No matter how good your teams are, if the referees are not prepared to do the right thing, you end up frustrated.”
To address this, the NFF has introduced training programs and brought in fresh talent, with 12 referees under the age of 20 now officiating in the Premier League. Gusau praised their performance, noting that no complaints have been received about the young referees, adding, “We must encourage our young people because that’s the only way to solve the issues Nigerians are complaining about.”
The NFF is also determined to improve Nigeria’s representation at international tournaments. Gusau expressed disappointment that only one Nigerian referee made the list for the upcoming CHAN attributing it to a lack of preparation. However, he is optimistic that the introduction of talented young referees into the league will elevate Nigeria’s presence in global football officiating in the coming years.
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Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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