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NFF Appoints Esteemed Journalist Aluo, Agara, Obi to Lead League Boards

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Meta Description: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of renowned sports journalist Mr. George Aluo as the new chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), along with other key appointments in the Nigeria Nation-Wide League One and Nigeria Women Football League. Get all the details about these significant appointments and the members joining the respective boards.

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the management and development of football in the country by appointing distinguished individuals to lead the boards of various leagues. Mr. George Aluo, a well-known sports journalist and former sports editor of The Sun Newspaper, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), succeeding Senator Obinna Ogba. This move is expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the league.

Under the leadership of Mr. George Aluo, the NNL board will consist of a dynamic team of individuals dedicated to the progress of Nigerian football. Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki has been chosen as the vice chairman, ensuring comprehensive support and effective decision-making.

The NNL board will also include notable members such as Mr. Yakubu Sarma, Mallam Sani Mohammed, Dr. Donald Ikpe, Chief Joseph Uzoma Ebowusim, and Chief Dotun Sanusi. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds to the table, guaranteeing a balanced and inclusive approach to league affairs. Furthermore, Mr. Emmanuel Attah, a former Super coordinator, has been appointed as the chief executive officer of the league, tasked with overseeing its day-to-day operations.

In a related development, the NFF has made another significant appointment by announcing Mr. Silas Agara, a former deputy governor of Nasarawa State, as the new chairman of the Nigeria Nation-Wide League One. This league has undergone reconstitution to strengthen its structure and promote its growth. With Mr. Adeoye Adepeju as the vice chairman, this board is poised to drive positive change and elevate the league to new heights.

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Joining Mr. Silas Agara and Mr. Adeoye Adepeju on the Nigeria Nation-Wide League One board are Mallam Sabo Muhammed Dutse, Mr. Ogheneochuko Ambakaderemo, Mr. Tunji Onatolu, Barr. Bucknor Akintade, and Mallam Danladi Ibrahim as members. The board will work collaboratively to implement strategies that enhance the league’s competitiveness and popularity. To ensure effective management, Mallam Hassan Abdullahi Garo will serve as the chief executive officer, overseeing the league’s administrative functions.

In another important appointment, the NFF has entrusted the leadership of the Nigeria Women Football League to Mrs. Nkechi Nneka Obi, a renowned marketing expert. This move demonstrates the federation’s commitment to advancing women’s football in Nigeria. Mrs. Obi will be supported by Hajiya Hussaina Suleman as the vice chairman, creating a formidable duo focused on empowering women in football.

The Nigeria Women Football League board comprises accomplished individuals who will contribute their expertise to the league’s growth. Alhaja Rukayat Lola Alaya, a respected figure in the football community, will serve as a member alongside FIFA referee Hadiza Musa, Mr. Ayodele Thomas, Ms. Henrietta Ehiobor, and Mr. Danny Nazzal. This diverse group will work tirelessly to provide opportunities and develop the potential of women footballers across the nation.

These newly appointed boards will be inaugurated upon the return of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the President of NFF, from his continental assignments in Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire. The NFF’s strategic decisions in appointing these talented individuals indicate their commitment to fostering a robust football ecosystem in Nigeria and ensuring sustainable growth.

NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Chairman: Mr. George Aluo
Vice Chairman: Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki
Member: Mr. Yakubu Sarma
Member: Mallam Sani Mohammed
Member: Dr. Donald Ikpe
Member: Chief Joseph Uzoma Ebowusim
Member: Chief Dotun Sanusi
CEO: Mr. Emmanuel Attah

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NIGERIA NATION-WIDE LEAGUE ONE:

Chairman: Hon. Silas Agara
Vice Chairman: Mr. Adeoye Adepeju
Member: Mallam Sabo Mohammed Dutse
Member: Mr. Ogheneochuko Ambakaderemo
Member: Mr. Tunji Onatolu
Member: Barr. Bucknor Akintade
Member: Mallam Danladi Ibrahim
CEO: Mallam Hassan Abdullahi Garo

NIGERIA WOMEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE:

Chairman: Mrs. Nkechi Nneka Obi
Vice Chairman: Hajiya Hussaina Suleman
Member: Alhaja Rukayat Lola Alaya
Member: FIFA Hadiza Musa
Member: Mr. Ayodele Thomas
Member: Ms. Henrietta Ehiobor
Member: Mr. Danny Nazzal
These appointments mark a significant milestone in the evolution of Nigerian football, with talented individuals at the helm of key leagues. By harnessing their expertise and vision, the NFF aims to propel Nigerian football to new heights, fostering talent development, and strengthening the nation’s presence on the global football stage.

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It’s PSG, Inter Milan Final as Arsenal Suffer Another Paris Heartbreak

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Arsenal’s bid to win the Champions League for the first time is over after they suffered a 2-1 second-leg defeat to Paris St Germain at the Parc des Princes.

Mikel Arteta’s players were already one goal down in the semi-final first leg, and, despite a strong start, they were two behind in the tie when Fabian Ruiz struck for PSG after 27 minutes.

Vitinha missed a penalty – after Myles Lewis-Skelly was adjudged to have handled the ball following a contentious VAR review – before Achraf Hakimi put the match out of sight in the 72nd minute.

But it is PSG, who have now beaten three Premier League sides in a row, with Arsenal following Liverpool and Aston Villa in succumbing to the French champions, that will play Inter Milan in the final on May 31 after a 3-1 aggregate success.

Arsenal’s sole appearance in a Champions League final came here in Paris in 2006 where they suffered a late defeat to Barcelona, and the French capital was the scene of yet more heartbreak for the north Londoners.

RESULTS

UCL

PSG 2-1 Arsenal

(PSG 3-1 agg.)

U20 AFCON

Nigeria 2-2 Kenya

(F’Eagles for Q’finals)

Tunisia 1-3 Morocco

(Morocco for Q’finals)

Europa League

Man Utd v Bilbao

Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham

Europa Conference

Chelsea v Djurgarden

Fiorentina v Betis

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Nothing can stop us from getting into Champions League final – Arsenal

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Arsenal’s Declan Rice insisted Tuesday the Gunners are confident they can “deliver something special” by overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital in the return match of their Champions League semi-final tie.

“We’re here to win the game. We’re here to make a statement. We want to get to the final. So we need to be ready to go and do that,” Rice told reporters at the Parc des Princes on the eve of Wednesday’s showdown.

“We need to have big balls and we need to go out there on the biggest stage and show that we’re ready to play at this level.

“It’s going to be the biggest night in this club’s history if we can get to the final. So we’re fully ready to go.”

PSG hold the advantage coming into Wednesday’s match after Ousmane Dembele’s early goal gave them a narrow victory at the Emirates Stadium a week ago.

However, both Rice and Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said they believed they could get the better of a side who have eliminated Premier League opposition in each of the last two rounds, knocking out Liverpool in the last 16 and Aston Villa in the quarter-finals.

“I think you need to have full belief,” Rice said.

“We certainly have that as a group. I think if we are the best versions of ourselves tomorrow night -– and we know we can be that –- there is no stopping us getting into that final.”

The England star said Arsenal could lean on the experience of facing reigning European champions Real Madrid in Spain in the last round, when Arteta’s team won 2-1 to progress 5-1 on aggregate.

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“When we went to the Bernabeu the other week there were a lot of questions about whether we could rise to that occasion,” said Rice, who scored two wonderful free-kicks in the first leg of that tie.

“We obviously had a 3-0 lead but there was still so much talk about them coming back and playing at the Bernabeu and we had not experienced that before.

“But I think as a group we handled that amazingly well. We have proved that we can handle big situations and tomorrow night is another massive step for this team.”

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U-20 AFCON: Nigeria battle Morocco to goalless draw

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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Morocco in their second Group B match in the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tightly contested clash took place on Sunday at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo.

Clear-cut chances were few in the cagey affair.

The Flying Eagles controlled proceedings in the first half but managed only one shot on target.

Morocco dominated possession in the second half but failed to pose any serious threat to Nigeria’s goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt.

With the result, Morocco remain at the top of the group on goal difference, having accrued the same number of points as Nigeria (four).

Tunisia, who earlier defeated Kenya 3-1 in the group’s other fixture, are in third place with three points.

The Flying Eagles will face Kenya in their final Group B match on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

NAN reports that the top four teams from the tournament will qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled to take place from Sept. 27 to Oct. 19. (NAN)

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