As the date for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) election slated for 30th September 2022 in Benin City, Edo State draws closer, the Osun State Football Association Chairman, Chief Rasaq Mustapha, has joined the ever-growing list of state FA Chairmen and critical stakeholders who have thrown their weight behind Barrister Seyi Akinwumi for the office of the president.
In a chat with the Osun Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), on Tuesday during the monthly stakeholder’s forum of the association, the “Ajiroba Ooni” of Ile-Ife, said he and many other chairmen from the South-West and beyond, we are supporting Barr. Akinwumi, because of his wealth of experience, human relations, exposure and preparedness for the huge task of NFF president.
“We all know that the position of NFF president is not for babies due to the fact that football has become an important sector in Nigeria. Whoever should get to that position must have been tested and certified. We need a thoroughbred professional who is not only able but fit, capable and possesses the required leadership experience and exposure.
“Among all aspirants, the majority of us support Barr. Akinwumi because of his understanding of the game and his vast experience. He is fully armed with a wonderful vision and template of how to develop football in the country and he is ready to invest his time and energy in the development of grassroots football for the benefit of all. We believe that he would run the affairs of the federation democratically and in such a way that all states will benefit.”