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NFF Inaugurates NNL, NLO, NWFL Board, urges them to work for growth of Nigeria Leagues

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3 years ago

July 17, 2023

Joel Ajayi

President of Nigeria Football Federation NFF Ibrahim Gusua has called all the newly Inaugurated leagues board to leave no stone unturned to ensure the growth and development of the Nigerian league.
On Monday, the NFF Inaugurated three league boards which includes Nigeria National League, NNL, Nationwide League One NLO and Nigeria Women Football League NWFL where they they were charged to work in the interest of the league.

Speaking in Abuja at the InagurationNFF President, Ibrahim Gusua urges the boards to have a clear plans on how to sustain organization of matches and generally fulfil its responsibilities before the commencement of any season.

According to him, we have picked men and women of high calibre, integrity and drive in order that we will have sustainable Leagues. We do not want a situation whereby a league will get to the middle of the season and be saying there is no longer money to run its programmes. We believe we have, in the new boards, men and women who can turn things around.

“I am indeed happy to be here performing this action this afternoon, at a time and period that our domestic football is gaining fresh momentum thanks to the impressive organization of the Nigeria Premier Football League in the recently-concluded season, and also the colour, razzmatazz and positive vibes from the Super 6 of the NPFL, the NWFL and the NNL, and the pre-season Super 8 Tournament that ended in Lagos at the weekend

“Therefore, the task of the new Boards of the different Leagues is to ensure that the momentum is not only sustained, but greatly enhanced in order to take Nigeria domestic football to new heights of excellence.”

The NFF supremo insisted that the Leagues are the drivers of the domestic game, and must do the job of transforming the game of football in Nigeria to a robust and profitable business.

“The Nigeria Football Federation is determined that our football should be developed from the grassroots, with so much focus on young players, young referees and young coaches. While we will put up the policies, the Boards of the Leagues will have to put in the energy and drive to implement these policies and generally improve the lot of the domestic game.

“Last year, the Federal Government promoted sports from the category of recreation to business. Football is therefore big business, and we must start to treat it as such. You all have the responsibility to develop workable marketing strategies and media plans to build viable products of the NNL, NWFL and the NLO.”

However, the league boards for the Nigeria National league,( NNL) includes, Dr George Aluo as the Chairman Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki as Vice Chairman, Emmanuel Attah as the CEO others as members are Yakubu Sarma, Sani Mohammed,Dr. Donald Ikpe,, Joseph Ebowusim and Dotun Sanusi.

While the boards for the Nation- wide league one ( NLO)are, Hon. Salas Agara as Chairman Adeoye Adeoye Adepeju as Vice Chairman, Hassan Garo as CEOOthers are members Sabo Duste , Ogheneochuko Ambakedermo ,Tunji Onatola, Barr. Bucknor Akinlade and Danladi Ibrahim.

As the Nigeria Women’s Football League ( NWFL) has Nkechi Obi as Chairman Hussaina Suileman as Vice Chairman.

Others as members , Rukayat Alaya Hadiza Musa Retired FIFA, Ayodele Thomas, Ehiobor Henrietta and Danny Nazzal.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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15 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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