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NFF Reforms: Shina Philips Throws Weight Behind Tinubu, Urges Stakeholders to Unite
Joel Ajayi
The Founder and President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating reforms in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), describing the move as long overdue.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Philips said the reforms would expose the challenges confronting Nigerian football and attract the needed intervention from the Presidency.
“The reforms initiated by the President and the National Sports Commission will highlight the challenges facing our football and draw the much-needed intervention or support from the Presidency,” he said.
Philips said the exercise offered an opportunity to address the decline in Nigerian football and reposition the sport for sustainable growth.
He stressed that football remained strategically important to Nigeria because of its huge following and ability to unite citizens, particularly during national team matches.
The Nigeria Pitch Awards boss also commended the National Sports Commission and urged the Presidency and football authorities to work closely with FIFA to ensure that the reform process complies with international regulations.
He expressed confidence in the interim management led by Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme and Dr Ademola Olajire, describing both administrators as experienced hands capable of steering the federation through the transition.
“I have known Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme and Dr Ademola Olajire for decades, and I know they will steer the federation in the right direction,” Philips said.
He called on football stakeholders to support and actively participate in the reform process, stressing that rebuilding Nigerian football required collective commitment.
Philips said the ultimate objective should be to establish a stronger, better organised and more competitive football system capable of restoring Nigeria’s position among Africa’s leading football nations.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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