Nigeria Football Federation reveals
plans for a first –ever awards ceremony organized by it to recognize and reward
excellence in the Nigerian game.
According to NFF 1st Vice
President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, who is chairman of the project, told
dignitaries and media representatives in Lagos on Tuesday that
the Federation decided time was ripe for ‘The NFF Awards’ as the stock of
Nigerian Football is on the upward trajectory.
“We decided it was the right time to
launch a project to recognize and reward excellence in Nigerian Football.
Fortunately, we found a worthy partner in Lagos State, the Centre of
Excellence, and with a Chief Executive (Governor Akinwunmi Ambode) who is a
lover of excellence.
“The NFF Awards will be an annual event.
The inaugural edition will hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Monday, 19th February
2018, and will be graced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CAF President
Ahmad and at least 20 FA Presidents who will be here for the FIFA Executive
Football Summit also taking place in Lagos the following day.
“We have an opportunity to showcase
Lagos State not only around the Awards, but also at the FIFA EFS meeting for
which the State is also partnering the NFF.”
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