Nigerians United Against NFF, Divided On Govt’s Action

Reactions has started to trail the decision taken by the Federal government, that the Nigeria nation would not participate in international football competitions for at least two years.

According to the Federal government, the decision was sequel to the unimpressive performance of the national team at the ongoing World Cup in South Africa and the need to reform the football system to enable the country have a formidable football structure.

In his reactions, the Chief Coach of Sharks FC, Imama Amapakabo condemned the decision, saying that the consequences of the action would be enormous if the decision is implemented.

According to Amapakabo, the best way to improve Nigeria football is to restructure the administration of the football house.

“Personally, I do not support the idea of the two years suspension, because it will hinder our progress in the game”.

He suggested that the government should use the anti-graft agencies sanitized the system.

He also said that government should initiate a long term grassroots football programme, by going to schools to discover and mean real youth players.

“My brother, I’ll want the government to use any other means to reform the system, the decision cannot solve the problem”, Amapakabo said.

Simeon Ojoko, the team manager of Gateway Church Football academy, on his part described the decision as a good one.

According to him, Nigerian’s Football is in a real mess, besides members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have reached their peak and as a result lack good ideas to move game forward.

Ojoko, however expressed sadness, saying even though the decision would create room for reforming Nigeria football it will also affect un-coming young talents and one or more generation could lose the opportunity  to explore their potentials.

“I like the government decision. But my fears is that it will affect the progressive system of our football and that is not too good for us” he said.

James Onoja, a sports analyst, in his reaction disagree with the decision, he made it clear that the action is a wrong one.

According to Onoja, the best approach to reform football is to dissolve NFF and the  team, because both arms have failed in various aspects, not to suspend international football activities.

In his reactions, the technical adviser Dolphins FC, Stanley Eguma said the decision is a welcomed development that will actually sanitized football administration, but is also a harsh one.

According to Eguma, if the decision would not be contrary to FIFA rules and regulations, it is the best action.

“It is a good decision, and appreciate, but it should be inline with the runs of FIFA”.

Tonye Orabere