NFF, Iraqi FA Strike Bilateral Relationship

The management of Nigeria Soccer Federation and that of the Iraqi Soccer Affiliation will interface and cross-fertilize someday subsequent month with a view to exploring avenues for better cooperation and collaboration within the soccer sphere.

Talking in Abuja on Wednesday, throughout a courtesy go to to the Ambassador of Iraq to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Anwer Saeed, President of the NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau expressed the eager want of the NFF to collaborate with international locations with pedigree within the sport to make sure actual development for the Nigeria sport from the grassroots.

“Our nation has a stable pedigree within the sport of soccer in addition to over 200 million passionate soccer followers and stakeholders. We’re conscious of the truth that the individuals of Iraq are additionally very passionate concerning the sport of soccer. It is very important seize the chance to discover areas of cooperation and collaboration that can profit our two nations.

“Soccer is that massive unifying issue that retains getting larger and stronger in holding the world collectively and assuming a better function in worldwide relations. It’s also a tender energy with a booming financial system, and collaboration is required to perform nice issues and attain larger ranges.”

Iraq’s senior males crew, nicknamed the Lions of Mesopotamia, received the Asian Cup in 2007 and have received the Arab Cup 4 occasions, and the nation of 44 million individuals is thought for its ardour and high-decibel help for its soccer groups and golf equipment.

Responding, His Excellency Saeed congratulated the NFF President on his victory within the elections and guaranteed him that the Iraqi Soccer Affiliation can be delighted by the provide to discover methods of better collaboration, given Nigeria’s accomplishments within the sport globally. He additionally talked about the truth that quite a few Nigerian footballers are presently plying their commerce within the Iraqi league.

Additionally on the courtesy go to have been the NFF Basic Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi; Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire; Director of Competitions, Ruth David; Chief Protocol Officer, Emmanuel Ayanbunmi and; particular assistant to NFF President, Abubakar Barde. Mr. Ibrahim Al-Badri (Consul/Administrative Supervisor) and Mrs Sakina Al-Khalifa (Secretary to Head of Mission) have been with HE Saeed.