The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to the successful execution of the FIFA Forward Project 3.0 during an inspection at the proposed site within the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.bet9ja.com Joined by NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Dikko reviewed the project, which aims to provide world-class facilities, including a modern NFF hotel and for national teams.
Dikko, who played a key role in the FIFA Goal Project’s early development in 2003, expressed excitement over this next phase, calling it crucial to Nigerian football reforms. The project seeks to lower accommodation costs and generate revenue by accommodating visiting teams. Linking the initiative to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Dikko highlighted its importance for sustainable sports infrastructure and global recognition.bit.ly Preparations for the project’s formal unveiling are underway, signalling a major step in improving Nigerian sports development.
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Nigeria’s sporting future depends not just on talent but on infrastructure, and the FIFA Forward Project 3.0 is proof that investments in world-class facilities can elevate the country’s football to new heights. We believe this initiative is more than just another building project it’s a critical step toward self sustainability for Nigerian football. For far too long, the lack of adequate facilities has hindered the development of both grassroots and elite teams.bet9ja.com But with modern training grounds and accommodations, Nigeria can nurture homegrown talents while reducing expenses.bet9ja.com
This project can serve as a model for other African nations, showing how strategic investments in sports infrastructure can benefit national teams and foster international partnerships.bit.ly What excites us is the potential for the NFF to use these facilities to attract top level competition and training programs, giving Nigerian players regular exposure to international standards. However, commitment from all stakeholders is key to ensuring long-term success.bet9ja.com The NSC, NFF, and private sponsors must collaborate to ensure that this project reaches its full potential and doesn’t fall victim to delays or underutilization.
Nigeria’s football legacy has been built on passion and talent. Now, with the right infrastructure, we can amplify that legacy on a global scale.bet9ja.com This is our moment to move from potential to performance.
Did You Know?
FIFA’s Forward Programme was launched in 2016 to support football development in under resourced nations.
The FIFA Forward 2.0 initiative helped fund projects in over 200 member associations worldwide.
Nigeria’s MKO Abiola National Stadium has a [capacity](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/merchandising-and-branding/victor-boniface-extends-bayer-leverkusen-contract-with-improved-salary/) of 60,000 and hosts major local and international events.
The NFF spent over $2 million annually on accommodation costs for national teams before this project.
FIFA allocated $1.5 billion to support global football projects during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery phase.