Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has pledged to prioritize the adequate preparation of all national teams to compete for honors at major tournaments. Gusau emphasized that the era of Nigerian teams participating solely to make up the numbers is over, and the NFF's focus is on ensuring teams are well-prepared to contend for championships. He cited the Super Eagles B's recent qualification for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as an example of the positive results that come from early and dedicated training.
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While reflecting on the outgoing year 2024 and projecting for the coming year 2025, Gusau, still delighted with the Super Eagles’ nonchalant dismantling of Ghana’s Black Galaxies to qualify for the 8th African Nations Championship, disclosed that the focus of the NFF is on ensuring the adequate preparation of all National Teams to credibly compete for honours at major tournaments, and not simply turn up to make up the number.
Gusau remarked that the outgoing year saw some impressive outings by the National Teams. However, he believes that the Super Eagles’ under-par run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been a source of worry to administrators, enthusiasts and fans alike. “Getting that FIFA World Cup ticket will set the momentum for a sterling outing at the AFCON in Morocco later in the year.”Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.The NFF supremo also assured that the Super Falcons, who finished 2024 as Africa’s best-ranked team, will be afforded adequate preparation to reclaim the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco next summer.
“For sure, it is a very busy year for us and for world football. The NFF is committed to working closely with the National Sports Commission to realise our goals and objectives and seek greater corporate support for our activities, programs and events. Our attention will remain on developing the game from the grassroots while ensuring that the production channels for players coming through to the National Teams are not disrupted.
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