Bako Calls for Sack of Gusau-Led NFF Board to Avert Further Damage to Nigeria Football
Duro Ikhazuagbe Former Sokoto State FA Chairman, Dr Danladi Bako, has described the continued stay in office of the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as
Former Sokoto State FA Chairman and former DG of the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, Dr Danladi Bako, has called for the immediate removal of the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prevent further damage to Nigerian football. Bako, who previously advocated for FIFA to increase Africa's World Cup slots from two to five, believes that the NFF board's continued stay in office after a disappointing first tenure is akin to past military regimes failing to be sacked.
He argues that the board's failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup since 2018, despite increased African slots, is a clear indication of incompetence. Bako emphasizes that the failures are not due to bad luck, but rather a lack of proper leadership and decision-making. He also highlights the free money provided to the NFF as a reason for its continued poor performance and resistance to government interference.
Bako advocates for an overhaul of the NFF statutes and a reform of the Electoral College to give voting rights to the Premier League clubs, as well as the appointment of capable individuals to lead the NFF.
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