The President of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has assured Nigerians that the nation’s nationwide soccer groups will carry pleasure and satisfaction to the nation in 2025 by correct preparation and powerful performances.
Talking on Monday whereas reflecting on 2024 and looking forward to the brand new 12 months, Gusau expressed optimism concerning the groups’ probabilities at upcoming tournaments, together with the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and Girls’s World Cup qualifiers.
A New Period of Sturdy Contenders
Gusau acknowledged that the times of Nigerian groups merely collaborating in tournaments are over. “Our goal now could be to organize our groups to compete for honours. For instance, the early preparation of the Tremendous Eagles B staff helped them qualify for CHAN with a formidable win over Ghana’s Black Galaxies.
“With solely a month to go earlier than CHAN, the staff will return to camp instantly to make sure they’re absolutely prepared for the competitors,” he added.
Tremendous Eagles and Falcons to Shine
The NFF president additionally highlighted plans for the senior nationwide groups. He stated efforts are underway to rebuild the Tremendous Eagles squad that got here near successful the AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Gusau is assured that with correct preparation, the staff can safe a FIFA World Cup ticket by successful all six remaining qualifiers and construct momentum for a powerful efficiency at AFCON in Morocco later within the 12 months.
For the Tremendous Falcons, who ended 2024 as Africa’s top-ranked staff, Gusau promised extra pleasant matches to create a well-blended squad able to reclaiming the Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
Concentrate on Youth Groups
Gusau additionally expressed confidence within the youth groups, notably the Flamingos, who he believes have the expertise to win the U17 Girls’s World Cup for the primary time. “We’ve seen some unimaginable abilities within the Flamingos who might even play for the Tremendous Falcons. Our objective is to see them conquer the world in Morocco.”
The Falconets, Nigeria’s U20 girls’s staff, may also be supported as they put together for qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U20 Girls’s World Cup.
Dedication to Grassroots Growth
Gusau emphasised the NFF’s dedication to grassroots soccer improvement, making certain a gradual pipeline of gifted gamers for the nationwide groups. He additionally talked about plans to collaborate with the Nationwide Sports activities Fee and appeal to company assist for soccer programmes and occasions.
“With a busy 12 months forward, we’re decided to attain our objectives and make Nigerians proud,” Gusau concluded.
