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The NPFL- A Cash Cow In 100 Years Bondage – Harrison Jalla Perspective
The Nigeria professional football league (NPFL) the flagship of Nigeria domestic football was dubiously outsourced in 2012 to an interim management committtee set up as a stop gap measure to resolve the internal crises after the last two NPL chairmen ( Prince Davidson owumi and chief Rumson Victor Baribote) were illegally removed from office.
This stop gap measure was to pave way for election to be conducted to elect the NPL Board. This was the state of affairs of the NPL before the progenitors and initiators of the LMC/ NPFL (Nduka Irabor and Shehu Dikko) goaded and conned the NFF to enter into a 100 years management agreement and transmuted what was initially an interim committe to a league management company through the intervention of former Minister of Sports Hon. Bolaji Abdulahi. Trust Amaju Pinnick who sniffs opportunities even from afar. On assumption of office as NFF president Pinnick immediately threw his weight behind Shehu Dikko and his illegal contraption called the LMC.
A company called Mediterranean sports limited was quickly deployed to ferry over $60m sponsorship money in five years into private pockets. The bulk of these sponsorship money is from the super sports broad cast right contract. The flagship of Nigeria domestic football is a shadow of itself today from the height chief Oyiuki Obaseki of blessed memory, Prince Davidson Owumi/ chief Rumson Victor Baribote propelled it.
Inspite of all these huge resources as we speak today NPFL is still on a rented apartment, No salaries for its staffs in the last three years and no money for indemnities for match officials for several years, the LMC is bankrupt and at the brink of receivership yet boastful NFF president maintains that the NFF has achieved 85% self funding with dead domestic leagues.
Those who frittered away, embezzled or looted our football treasury and still think it would be business as usual should have a rethink because Project 2022 task force has added recovery of all football stolen funds to its mandate whether at the state or federal level.
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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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