Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO), Shola Ogunnowo, has thrown his weight behind the second-term re-election bid of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, describing his leadership as progressive and worthy of continuity.
Ogunnowo made the call on Friday evening during a WhatsApp interview session on Nigerian popular group, Sports World Platform hosted by renowned sports journalist, Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR), alongside co-host Afonne Chukwuemeka.
Speaking during the interactive session, Ogunnowo applauded Gusau’s administration for initiating reforms that have brought renewed stability and growth to Nigerian football. He noted that the NFF under Gusau has demonstrated a genuine commitment to football development at all levels, including grassroots football, league administration, youth development, and improved collaboration with football stakeholders.
According to him, continuity remains essential for sustaining the ongoing reforms and achieving greater success for Nigerian football.
“I believe Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau deserves another term to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far. The progress being witnessed across different sectors of Nigerian football should not be interrupted. The Massive edifice he built for the National team players is a first of its kind. Alhaji Gusau does not talk too much. He’s silent achiever. With greater support from stakeholders, the federation can accomplish even more,” Ogunnowo stated.
He urged football administrators, state football associations, clubs, and other stakeholders across the country to unite behind Gusau’s re-election bid, stressing that a second term would provide the stability needed to implement long-term developmental programmes.
The interview also featured discussions on the remarkable expansion of the Nigeria Nationwide League, football administration, grassroots development, and the future of the domestic game.
The engaging session attracted football enthusiasts and stakeholders from across Nigeria, with participants commending the hosts for providing a platform to discuss issues affecting the nation’s football and charting a course for its continued growth.
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