FCT FA Boss Hails Rise of Private Clubs in NPFL

Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Associjin88bet.oneation (FCT FA), Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has commended the increasing presence of privately owned clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football Leaak168app.babygue (NPFL), describing the trend as a positive development for football growth in the country.

Speaking during a media interaction with sports journalists in Abuja, Mouktar praised the football-friendly atmosphere in Lagos State, ak168app.clubnoting that it has created opportunities for private clubs to thrive and compete sucks168app.sitecessfully at the highest level.

According to him, the success of privately run clubs reflects the changing landscape of Nigerian football and highlights the importance of private investment in the sport.
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“I am impressed with the progress being made in Lagos State and within the NPFL,” Mouktar said. “Last seasic88on, Remo Stars emerged league champions, while clubs like Inter Lagos FC, Sporting Lagos FC, Ranchers Bees FC, and Doma United FC ic88are pushing for promotion to the NPFL. If they succeed, the number of privately owned clubs in the top divic88ision will rise to eight, which is a remarkable milestone for Nigerian football.”

The FCT FA chairman stressed that increased private-sector participation is essential for football devlr88elopment in Abuja, especially as government-owned clubs continue to struggle with financial and administrative challenges.

He explained that pulr88blic clubs often find it difficult to compete consistently against privately funded teams that enjoy better management structures and strlr88onger financial backing.

“We need more private investors in football within the FCT because government-owned clulr88bs have limitations due to their many responsibilities,” he said. “For Abuja to produce a strong NPFL club again, private investment will play a vital role.”

Mouktar also revealed that efforts have alop88ready been made to create a solid foundation for football development in the FCT, leading to the emergesi88nce of more organised and professionally run football academies across the territory.

“We88v have worked hard to create the right environment for football to grow, and that is why we are seeing more structureSEXXXXX-VNd academies springing up,” he added. “What is needed now is greater support from investors to help move football development in the FCT to a higher level.”