Newly elected NFF(Nigeria Football Federation) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has made public his plans to elevate the current level of football in Nigeria.
The 58 year old has said that resuscitation of the NPFL(Nigeria Professional Foorball League), grassroots football and youth development will be prioritized under his regime as NFF President.
Gusau who served as NFF Chairman of Chairmen for 8 years also added that ideas from all quarters will be welcomed as he plans on running an inclusive administration during his tenure.
The 8 year spell of the Amaju Melvin Pinnick regime was one that saw Nigerian football have a diminishing return in the aspect of trophies and Gusua has said his administration will do its best to bring trophies to Nigeria and improve the country’s image in the eyes of the international community.
“Administration at every level, that of football inclusive, requires the wisdom to be able to listen to everyone who has an idea and then pick the very best to deal with each situation at hand. Those of us in the Executive Committee are only privileged to be representing the entire fraternity.”
“We will run an inclusive administration in which ideas and advice will be welcome from all quarters, and will be guided in our resolutions. It is very important to resuscitate the League and engender a massive football economy from which every stakeholder can benefit and also be happy to contribute to its growth,” Gusau said.
“It is important to prioritize grassroots football and youth development, and that we will take to heart. It is also important to win trophies, and both can go side-by-side. Winning trophies is good for our country’s image in the international sphere and also helps to motivate the upcoming stars at the grassroots level.”
Ibrahim Musa Gusau emerged as the 40th president of the NFF after defeating former Nigeria international shot stopper, Idah Peterside, by 39 votes to just 1.
The former Zamfara FA Chairman and former President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria(AFN) will head football administration in Nigeria for the next 4 years.
ABIAZIEM OLISA
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