FIFA President, Infantino, Congratulates Gusau, New NFF Board

President of world football-ruling physique, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino has despatched a message of congratulations to the brand new President of Nigeria Soccer Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and members of his new Board, following the Elective Normal Meeting of the NFF that occurred in Benin Metropolis final Friday.

In a letter dated fifth October and personally signed by him, world’s soccer supremo wrote: “Please settle for my warmest greetings and honest congratulations in your current election as President of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF).

“Your data and management, your ardour and expertise will undoubtedly have an necessary affect on the event of our stunning sport in Nigeria. Satisfied of the potential of soccer within the nation, you possibly can depend on my private assist and the assistance of FIFA to attain this your purpose. The doorways of the House of FIFA are at all times open in the event you want to focus on our sport, its improvement and the promotion of its values.

“I additionally seize the chance to convey my felicitations to the Vice-Presidents and the Members of the Govt Committee elected with you and I want you and your workforce good luck and success for all of the challenges that lie forward, in creating and witnessing a long-lasting legacy for the way forward for soccer in Nigeria…”

Gusau, an unassuming however thoroughbred administrator, rose by means of the ranks within the sport, serving as Workforce Supervisor of Membership 50, Sambo Babes and Zamfara United soccer golf equipment in Zamfara State in addition to Kassim Stars FC in Sokoto State, earlier than his election to the board of Zamfara State Soccer Affiliation. He’s the present Chairman of Zamfara State Soccer Affiliation and has served as Chairman of the Zamfara State Sports activities Fee.

On the nationwide stage, he served two phrases as Chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria Soccer underneath the administration of Amaju Melvin Pinnick, earlier than his election final Friday as Nigeria Soccer’s supremo.

On the continental stage, Gusau has served within the organizing committee for the African Nations Championship, is a CAF Security and Safety Officer and is presently a Member of CAF’s organizing committee for youth competitions, viz U17, U20 and U23.

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