Chairman of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has urged Nigerians to remain united behind the Tremendous Eagles as they put together for the essential World Cup playoffs, warning that political distractions and misinformation might derail the nation’s soccer momentum.
Dikko was responding to criticism surrounding the lately accomplished FIFA-funded Purpose Undertaking in Birnin Kebbi, which some lawmakers described as “substandard” regardless of costing $1.2 million. The NSC boss, nonetheless, insisted the challenge met all worldwide requirements and was totally accredited and licensed by FIFA.
“I used to be the primary particular person to deal with a FIFA Purpose Undertaking in Nigeria, so I can converse to the Kebbi challenge challenge,” Dikko stated. “The challenge was correctly marketed, monitored, and licensed by FIFA. The cash launched for it was $1.2 million at an alternate price of round N300 to a greenback. It’s absurd to match that with the Nairobi challenge, which prices over $300 million and is being dealt with by a nationwide authorities.”
He confused that the main focus ought to be on supporting Nigeria’s quest for World Cup qualification, fairly than amplifying unverified claims for political causes.
“As professionals, I counsel everybody to confirm their info earlier than making conclusions,” Dikko stated. “At a time when the Tremendous Eagles are making ready for the largest playoff of their technology, we should always not enable politics to divide us. The gamers, coaches, and directors want complete focus to get Nigeria to the World Cup.”
Dikko added that the FIFA Purpose Tasks—just like the Kebbi facility—are a part of broader efforts to enhance soccer infrastructure nationwide and help Nigeria’s long-term sporting ambitions.
He reaffirmed that the NSC stays dedicated to transparency, youth growth, and making certain the Tremendous Eagles return to the World Cup stage in 2026.
