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Ogunowo Describes Nigeria Nationwide League, Most Important League
…Decree lack of sponsors
The Chief Operating officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League, Sola Ogunnowo has described the 3rd tiers of the as the most important league in the country, and deserves all the attention and financial support from the corporate bodies.
Ogunnowo made this revelation on weekend in an interactive session on Nigeria Sports Centre (NSC), platform group said inadequate funding has limited the league body from executing most of its programs effectively.
He expressed that with the huge volume of work and tasks that must be carried out, the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) needs a lot of funds.
According to him, my greatest constraint as the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) is funding. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are trying their best to support us financially, but I must tell you it’s not enough, considering the volume of work we do in the Organization.
“As I speak to you the medical teams of the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) are moving from one club to another and they are carrying out the much needed medical tests for all of the players and training club medical personnel.”
Ogunowo who lamented lack of sponsors as one of the cogs in the wheel of league acceleration of a league which has over 300 clubs to carry out most of its activities.
He said in a bid to help the players in the domestic league enjoy their retirement from the beautiful game, the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) is encouraging players who can make room for qualitative education to combine it with their football career.
Urging them not to play with their education.
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NFF President Receives NNL Award for Transforming League
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria National League (NNL) on Wednesday honoured the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, with a special award in recognition of his unwavering support for the growth and development of the league.
The award was presented in Abuja during the May and June editions of the NNL Awards, which celebrate outstanding players, coaches, teams, and other stakeholders for their exceptional performances and contributions to the league.
The award initiative aims to promote excellence, encourage grassroots football development, and foster stronger collaboration between government bodies and football stakeholders across the country.
Alhaji Gusau’s recognition underscores the positive impact of his leadership on Nigeria’s domestic football scene, particularly at the second-tier level.
While presenting the award, the NNL Chief Operating Officer, Emmanuel Attah, expressed gratitude to the NFF President for his continued support and fatherly guidance, which he said have contributed significantly to the progress and success of the league.
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