FIFA President sends Congratulatory message to newly elected NFF President

President of world football-ruling physique, Federation of Worldwide Soccer Federation(FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has despatched a congratulatory message to newly elected President of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and members of his new Board, following the Elective Normal Meeting of the NFF that befell 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 to your latest election as President of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF).

“Your data and management, your ardour and expertise will undoubtedly have an essential impression on the event of our lovely recreation in Nigeria. Satisfied of the potential of soccer within the nation, you may depend on my private assist and the assistance of FIFA to realize this your purpose. The doorways of the House of FIFA are at all times open in the event you want to talk about 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 Government Committee elected with you and I want you and your group good luck and success for all of the challenges that lie forward, in creating and witnessing an enduring legacy for the way forward for soccer in Nigeria”

Gusau, an unassuming however thoroughbred administrator, rose via the ranks within the recreation, 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 beneath 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.