Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed to the Nigeria Soccer Federation, NFF, to contemplate staging the Tremendous Eagles’ worldwide fixtures in Ibadan, saying the transfer would speed up his administration’s drive to develop the state’s sports activities financial system.
Makinde made the enchantment on Saturday whereas declaring open the 2025 Annual Common Meeting of the NFF, held in Ibadan.
He emphasised that soccer stays a robust unifying drive in Nigeria and warranted that Oyo State is sufficiently ready to host main sporting occasions. In response to him, the amenities in Ibadan are of the usual required for high-profile video games.
“Oyo State, notably Ibadan, is able to host top-tier occasions, together with Tremendous Eagles matches. We now have the amenities, and I pledge full authorities help to make it profitable,” Makinde stated.
The governor additionally recommended the management of the NFF and the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL, for ongoing reforms, particularly in bettering officiating requirements and enhancing the general group of the home league.
