FILE: President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s football system to address the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments.
In a statement by his Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, the president directed the National Sports Commission to work with the Nigeria Football Federation and other stakeholders to strengthen football governance, administration, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability.
Tinubu said the reform was necessary to ensure that Nigeria’s abundant football talent, passion and resources are matched by stronger institutions and sustained performance.
“Football, Nigeria’s most popular sport and the greatest beneficiary of public support, investment and national attention, has continued to struggle basically due to structural deficits within the system,” he said. Related News JUST IN: Tinubu in talks with APC governors at Aso Villa JUST IN: UEFA opens criminal proceedings against FIFA, Infantino Why I resigned as NFF president – Gusau
