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Nigeria’s Diplomat Visits NFF President in Côte d’Ivoire as Gusau Assumes WAFU Zone B Presidency
By Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s diplomat to Côte d’Ivoire, a Former protocol officer of Nigeria Football Federation NFF and Member of Nigeria premier league Assessor, Robert Akpenpuum on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and newly elected President of WAFU Zone B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at his office in Abidjan.
Sir Akpenpuum accompanied by members of his diplomatic staff, commended Gusau on his recent election and praised his contributions to the development of football in West Africa. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between Nigeria’s diplomatic mission and the regional football body.
In a major milestone for West African football, Alhaji Gusau officially assumed office as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B on Tuesday.
The ceremonial handover took place at the WAFU headquarters in Cocody Rivera 4, Abidjan, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the sub-regional body.
Gusau’s rise to the presidency follows the elevation of Ghana Football Association President, Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, to the CAF Executive Committee during its congress in Egypt on March 12, 2025. Okraku was subsequently appointed as CAF’s second Vice President, paving the way for Gusau to step into the WAFU leadership role.
The ceremony drew dignitaries and representatives from WAFU Zone B member associations, who gathered to witness the formal transition and express their hopes for the region’s football future.
Under Gusau’s leadership, WAFU Zone B is expected to witness renewed emphasis on football infrastructure, enhanced grassroots development, and deeper collaboration among member nations.
With his wealth of experience and vision, stakeholders across the region are optimistic about Gusau’s capacity to elevate the standard of football in West Africa.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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