Guild hails Tinubu, demands credible NFF reform committee

The Guild of Sports Editors has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention in Nigerian football. This follows the resignation of the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), including President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the General Secretary, and members of the Executive Committee.

According to the Guild, Nigerians have endured years of frustration as the country’s football fortunes declined. The Super Eagles have failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in back-to-back attempts, and Nigeria has missed out on the FIFA U-17 and U-20 World Cups. Nigerian clubs have also declined in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, while the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history.

The Guild demands a credible NFF reform committee for lasting change. They have urged the National Sports Commission to ensure that the proposed Normalisation Committee is made up of people with the required credentials. The Guild's President, Tony Ubani, signed the statement.

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