Ogunfuwa Salutes NSC, Charges, NFF to Concentrate on Next AFCON
By: Akindele Faith
Lagos State business tycoon, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has lauded the Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade for their unwavering commitment to advancing the cause of Sports, particularly, football fans in the country.
Mama Nigeria as Ogunfuwa fondly called, gave the commendations in a statement on Monday, after Nigeria narrowly lost to Democratic Republic of Congo in an African Qualifier.
The President of FFCN, described Dikko and Olopade, as a visionary, goal getting, transparent and bold reformer with admirable leadership style and dedication to the advancement of sports, as they take welfare of football fans in Nigeria.
According to her, there is no doubt that the country will, in the coming years, begin to reap the benefits of the visionary leadership of the two quintessential leaders of NSC.
“I think Nigerians should be patient with NSC. They need time to put structures in place.The two big heads are not just putting anyhow structures but a long lasting structure. The loss against Democratic Republic of Congo via penalties puts a sour taste but that is football. Penalty shootout comes with a bit of luck but unfortunately, it didn’t come the way of Nigeria last night” says the graduate of University of Lagos.
“It was surprising to see the National Sports Commission sponsored over 300 fans to Rwanda in the last month to cheer Super Eagles to victory and good number of fans were also airlifted, to support our senior national team in Morocco but it happened like that”.
“The duo have devoted much of their hard earned resources to reposition the sports as they make supporting national teams all over the world an easy task for us. AFCON should be our focus now. Let us put World Cup behind us and hope to qualify in 2030.We appreciate them”.
“Their honesty and transparent leadership style and sustained commitment to overcoming obstacles for the growth of sports is laudable, and by the time they build a desired structure, Nigerians will be the great beneficiaries and we will cherish it greatly”
The Ogun State Football Administrator added:
“I pray the Almighty God continue to strengthen and bless their efforts as they continue to work for the betterment of Nigerian sports,” She prayed.
