Ibrahim Gusau assures contribution in FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee to grow African football

Ibrahim Gusau assures contribution in FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee to grow African football

Ibrahim Gusau assures contribution in FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee to grow African football

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and President of WAFU-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, says he is focused on making meaningful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee.

The NFF president was appointed to the committee this week by world football-governing body, FIFA. And while reacting on his appointment, he said his contributions will justify the appointment.

“It is a recognition and honour that I do not take for granted, and it is important to make robust contributions that will justify the confidence reposed in my person and other members by the FIFA Council, and which will also be in the interest of Nigeria, West African and the African game at large.”

Also, Gusau added valuable insight from Africa will be made available in other to help the committee make informed decision-making.

“I am dedicated to using my professional experience to foster robust and diverse discussions, ultimately helping the committee toward informed decision-making.

Personally, I will be able to provide valuable insights from the African game. My role within the NFF and WAFU-B, and as someone who attends the CAF Executive Committee as a regional president, will certainly give my contributions weight, and one will be able to effectively advocate for the interests of African football.”

His appointment, alongside a few other Nigerians, underscores the growing respect and regard that Nigeria continues to attain in the beautiful game globally, and provides ample opportunity for contributions that will further enhance that respect.

Gusau’s Men’s Club Competitions Committee is headed by Jassim Rashid Al Buenain from Qatar, with Mikel Arriola from Mexico as deputy chair.

Former NFF President and former FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, was appointed as Deputy Chair of the FIFA Men’s National Team Competitions Committee, which is chaired by Robert Harrison from Paraguay.

NFF Executive Committee Member, Aisha Falode, was appointed into the FIFA Media & Communications Committee, headed by Ivorian FA President Yacine Idriss Diallo, while former President of CAF Appeal Board, A. U. Mustapha (SAN) was appointed into the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee, chaired by Ghanaian FA President and CAF 2nd Vice President, Kurt Edwin-Simeon Okraku.

Former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, was retained as member of the FIFA Ethics Committee (Adjudicatory Council).

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