🇳🇬 Attention all Nigerian football fans! 🇳🇬
As we gear up for the AFCON 2024 in Cote D’Ivoire, it’s crucial to take a moment and address the recent decision made by our Super Eagles to camp in Dubai. Many of us are left wondering, what is the rationale behind this decision? Does Dubai have characteristics similar to Cote D’Ivoire that will benefit our team’s preparation, or is this just another corruption-based decision?
It is disheartening to see that the NFF has once again chosen to rely solely on international players for the African Nations competition in Cote D’ Ivorie. As someone who understands the purpose of this competition to be the development of local talents, it is truly disappointing to see our local players being overlooked time and time again.
The purpose of sporting competitions, especially on a continental level, should be to showcase and nurture the skills of our homegrown talents. It is through these experiences that our local players can grow and develop into the next generation of football stars. However, by consistently selecting only international players, we are essentially neglecting the potential of our local talent pool and stunting their growth in the process.
It is my hope that the NFF will reconsider their selections for future competitions and give our local talents the opportunities they deserve to shine on the continental stage. It is only through this support and recognition that our local players can truly reach their full potential.
To add salt to the wound, the South African team, Bafana Bafana, has opted to camp in Lagos, Nigeria. This stark contrast raises some serious questions about the decision-making process of our Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). Are they pennywise and pound foolish? It seems that our country is too immersed in this corruption coliseum to think of doing things that make sense for the betterment of our beloved sport.
It’s time for us to demand accountability and transparency from our NFF. Our tax-paying dollars should not be funneled into decisions that lack logical reasoning and true consideration for the success of our national team. We need to see a positive change in the leadership that governs our football affairs.
I am calling on the Minister of Sports and the Presidency to intervene and provide clarity on the decision to camp in Dubai. We deserve to know why this decision was made and how it will benefit our Super Eagles in their preparation for AFCON 2024. We cannot afford to let corruption taint the integrity of our national team and hinder their chances of success on the international stage.
As Nigerian football fans, let’s rally together and use our voices to demand better for our Super Eagles. We should be united in our pursuit for a fair and transparent football administration that prioritizes the success and well-being of our national team above all else.
In the meantime, let’s show our support for the Super Eagles as they prepare for AFCON 2024. We believe in the talent and dedication of our players, and we want to see them succeed on the international stage. Let’s use hashtags such as #SuperEagles #AFCON2024 #NFFReform #NigerianFootball to unite our voices and make our expectations known.
Our Super Eagles deserve the best possible preparation for AFCON 2024, and as passionate Nigerian football fans, we will not stand idly by while corruption threatens their success. It’s time for change, and it starts with us demanding accountability and transparency from those who govern our football affairs.
Let’s stand together and make our voices heard. Our Super Eagles deserve better, and we will not rest until they receive the support and preparation they need to make us proud at AFCON 2024. 🇳🇬⚽️
#SuperEagles #AFCON2024 #NFFReform #NigerianFootball #SupportOurSuperEagles
Otunba Abdulfalil Abayomi Odunowo
5th December, 2024
