Dikko, Gusau inspect proposed NFF hotel, training pitch site in Abuja

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday conducted the Chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko around the proposed site for the NFF Hotel and new training pitch, which is opposite the NFF Headquarters inside package B of MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The project, designed to establish a state-of-the-art accommodation facility intended specifically for the national football teams, is expected to free the NFF of the expenses incurred regularly in accommodating the different national Teams.

By drastically reducing expenses on accommodation, NFF intends to redirect such funds towards more critical areas such as nurturing local football talent and bolstering the overall infrastructure of Nigeria football.

Dikko and the NFF boss, during the inspection, evaluated multiple aspects of the location under consideration which included the ease of accessibility for both players and support staff, the level of security provided by the surrounding area and the proximity of the site to essential training facilities.

Sporting Tribune reports that the discussions extended beyond site assessment as the duo strategised about the project’s overall timeline, budget considerations and the potential for partnerships with private investors or corporate entities that might be interested in supporting the laudable initiative.

Also part of the inspection team were the NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi; Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen; former NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu and Mallam Salihu Abubakar.

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