Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau is expected to be in Anambra state on Monday 1st January 2024 for the finals of the Nanka Champions league.
Angel Network News reports that Anambra State Football Association (FA) Chairman, General Chikelue Iloenyosi disclosed that plans have been concluded for the warm reception of Alhaji Gusau, describing the moment as an important one and first time the Football boss will be in the state since he was elected last year in Benin.
“This is an important moment for us. We are glad to have my Boss, the NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau coming to our state.
“This has shown that Alhaji Gusau believes in grassroot football development as the catalyst for football improvement in our nation.
“This is his first visit to Anambra since he was elected into office last year at the NFF elective congress in Benin. We have concluded plans on how best to welcome and host our president and make him feel at home. Anambra is safe”.
The FA Chairman appreciated the Professor Poly Emenike for his football philanthropic gestures on whose instance Alhaji Gusau is visiting Nanka.
“Prof. Poly Emenike (Odenigbo Nanka) has distinguished himself in the area of football philanthropy.
“As the longest running state FA Cup sponsor in Nigeria he has demonstrated that his love for the game is immeasurable. He has extended that love to his hometown Nanka where he built a state of the art sports complex and on the 1st together with the NFF President Nanka will celebrate 40 years of his sponsorship of the Nanka Champions league. Such a gem is rare. Congratulations to you Odenigbo Nanka and the entire Nanka community.”
