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Former players and coaches praise NFF board resignations
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Sports

Former players and coaches praise NFF board resignations

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Several prominent Nigerian football figures have reacted positively to recent resignations from the NFF board.
  • They describe the resignations as a responsible and gratifying move towards positive change.
  • The reactions suggest a desire for reform within the administration of Nigerian football.

Resignations from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board have drawn praise from respected figures in Nigerian football. These individuals view the departures as a responsible and necessary step for the advancement of the sport in the country.

Former international player Segun Odegbami, alongside ex-NFF technical committee chairman Adegboye Onigbinde and former Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen, expressed satisfaction with the development. They believe the actions taken by the board members signify a commitment to fostering positive change within the NFF's administrative structure.

Their statements suggest a collective sentiment among stakeholders that the recent resignations are a crucial move towards reforming Nigerian football. The emphasis is on the responsibility shown by those who resigned, indicating a potential shift towards better governance and administration within the NFF.

It is not only gratifying, but highly responsible on the part of all functionaries that prosecuted this push for change.

— Segun OdegbamiPraising the NFF board resignations.
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