Abia govt promises to support NFF

Dr Okezie Ikpeazu Abia State

Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State,

Sunday Oliseh and NFF President, Amaju Pinnick

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Wednesday said that the state government would continue to support the efforts of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in developing football in the country.

Ikpeazu made this known when the President of NFF, Amaju Pinnick and his team paid him a visit in Umuahia.

The Governor said that Abia government would pay adequate attention to soccer, as it was a big business and expressed hope that the present leadership of NFF  would record giant strides.

He disclosed that the Nsulu Games Village in the state would be officially opened as part of the state government’s effort to encourage progressive sports development.

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Speaking earlier,Pinnick stated that Enyimba FC ranked among the most successful teams in Africa and had skills that could take it to the CAF champions league.

He promised to assist in developing Enyimba FC  to international brand and called for government’s commitment  towards the achievement of the feat.

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