NFF Election: Seyi Akinkunmi Endorsed By Ex-Sokoto FA Chairman

The First Vice President of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has been endorsed by foremost broadcaster and former Sokoto Soccer Affiliation Chairman, Danladi Bako as the most effective man to steer the beleaguered federation.

Bako who served as Senior Particular Assistant to Minister of Youth & Sports activities Growth between 1995 and 1998, mentioned it’s about time the NFF is populated by individuals with ‘increased integrity quotient and untainted character’; including there’s no different individual than Akinwunmi to steer the NFF from the ‘current pathetic state of our soccer’ given his temperament, capability and credibility within the upcoming elections in September.

“That is to inform most of the people, stakeholders and footballers alike that after due interrogation and evaluation of the state of Nigeria’s soccer, I’ve resolved to take a place on the way forward for the management query on the Nigerian Soccer Federation because the election of a brand new Govt Committee attracts nearer,” the previous Sokoto FA Chairman famous in an announcement

He continued: “Realizing that within the final eight years the senior nationwide staff has not gained a trophy; realizing that the progress on the age- grade nationwide groups have been erratic ; realising that the NPFL and NNL Soccer matches are very poorly lined for tv, certainly it’s a shame.

“Realizing the necessity for transparency within the advertising and sponsorship offers on the NFF ; it has grow to be not solely vital however crucial to headhunt, unearth and propagate a brand new President, Secretary and Govt Committee of the Soccer Federation.”

Recalling the wonderful years of Nigerian soccer when the likes of Air Commodore Omeruah, Air Commodore Ikazoboh and Col Abdulmumuni Aminu who have been both previous State Governors or Sports activities Ministers held sway on the soccer home, Bako mentioned the NFF should henceforth be led by somebody with excessive ethical standing within the public.

“In view of all points raised above, together with the current pathetic state of our soccer, I need a brand new path, new power, increased integrity quotient, better capability and untainted character ranking on the pinnacle of Nigeria’s soccer household,” Bako equally mentioned.

“I consider the present 1st Vice President of the NFF and Chair Lagos State FA, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi suits the invoice properly and ought to be elected as the following President of the Nigerian Soccer Federation within the forthcoming elections.”