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Kebbi State is one of the most remote parts of Nigeria but FIFA Forward (https://www.FIFA.com) funding and the Nigerian Football Federation have come together to build a state-of-the art mini stadium in Kebbi. Almost two million dollars of FIFA Forward funding has been spent on the project, giving kids a…

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Nigeria gaining ground and winning hearts with FIFA Forward

Undertaken by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), these two ambitious projects have received around USD 2 million in funding from FIFA through its Forward Programme

Artificial pitch built in Kebbi, a state in northwestern Nigeria; another being installed further south in Ugborodo, in Delta State; projects supported by the FIFA Forward Programme (https://www.FIFA.com). “Before it became a career, I just played football for fun. Farming was my main job. I had to finish work on…

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More tournaments mean greater opportunities for African teams

Delegation attended the inaugural Aisha Buhari Cup, a women’s football tournament featuring six African National teams, in Lagos, Nigeria

Women’s football and FIFA's (www.FIFA.com) desire to see more African teams qualify for the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2023 were the focus of a working visit by a FIFA delegation to Nigeria. Led by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and including FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football…

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    • (From Left to Right) CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari , FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Sports Minister Sunday Dare during a FIFA courtesy visit in State House on September 16th, 2021, in Abuja, Nigeria
    • President Muhammadu Buhari receives a presentation from FIFA President Mr Gianni Infantino during a courtesy visit in State House on September 16th, 2021, in Abuja, Nigeria
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FIFA President hails football’s power for unity and celebration during Nigeria visit

Mr Infantino emphasised that exposure to high-level competition is the key to evolution for the Super Falcons, Super Eagles and the wider, global game

FIFA (FIFA.com) President has concluded a two-day visit to Nigeria; Mr Infantino attended opening match of Aisha Buhari women’s football tournament; Meetings also held with CAF President Patrice Motsepe and NFF delegations Gianni Infantino has hailed football’s uniting qualities, the power of the sport’s development and the growth of women’s football…

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Patrice Motsepe elected CAF President as Africa united behind common objective

It is a position fully endorsed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The task of projecting African football onto the global stage has begun following the election of Patrice Motsepe as CAF President by acclamation during the 43rd CAF Congress, which has taken place in Rabat, Morocco. Mr Motsepe will not only lead a revised African confederation, but an organisation that will…