Gusau Promises NFF Support For Futsal, Beach Soccer

Within the body of offering inspiration, assist and encouragement to all facets of the Nigeria Soccer sector to develop and attain some stage of sustainability, the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led NFF has pledged to assist futsal and seashore soccer to return to full-steam actions.

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Talking throughout a courtesy name by a workforce from Futsal Nigeria, a personal entity that’s partnering with the NFF formally to advertise and mission the sport of futsal (5-A-Facet soccer) in Nigeria, Gusau recalled that the nation beforehand participated in a Futsal World Cup qualifying fixture in opposition to Egypt a decade in the past, and has really made its mark in seashore soccer within the continent and globally earlier than a deliberate hiatus some years in the past.

“Some years in the past, we determined to cease collaborating in seashore soccer at worldwide stage till such a time that we’ve got grown the sport domestically with a secure league and golf equipment which have true ardour for the sport. I consider that we’ve got achieved that now, and it’s time that we encourage and assist futsal and seashore soccer once more to return to full motion.

“I’m delighted that even FIFA is pondering of organizing a Futsal World Cup for ladies. Our nation is blessed with gifted footballers in any respect ranges, women and men, and I’m positive that even when we’re not within the maiden version, we are going to quickly have a workforce that may qualify to take part in subsequent editions of the competitors.”

Secretary of the NFF Futsal and Seashore Soccer Committee, Abubakar Barde, mentioned the committee was desperate to see convey a brand new momentum to futsal and seashore soccer within the nation.

Shamsudeen Tijani Yusuf, Coordinator of Futsal Nigeria, acknowledged that the corporate is set to engender curiosity in 5-A-Facet soccer in Nigeria, being a sport that traverses each recreation and competitors ranges. “Futsal is a really fascinating sport and we consider our nation can start to make a severe affect at continental and international ranges with the skills at our disposal.” He was in firm with Futsal Nigeria’s Head of Communication and Technique, Nurudeen Nyako and Head of Ladies in Futsal Nigeria, Miss Maryam Bukar.

He then offered T-Shirts and brochures to the NFF President and the Normal Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.

Additionally current on the occasion had been NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu; NFF Government Committee member, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa; Director of Finance and Admin, Mr. Babatunde Akinsanya; Director of Communications, Mr. Ademola Olajire and Head of Advertising and marketing and Sponsorship, Mr. Alizor Chuks.

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