National Sports Commission chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Thursday welcomed the amalgamation of Nigeria Football Supporters Clubs to his office in Abuja.
Speaking through member of the delegation, Vincent Okumagba, they pointed out that they had honoured a meeting summoned by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to the effect of having a unified group and came to brief the Chairman on their decision to sheathe their swords for the good of Nigerian football in particular and sports in general.
The NSC Chairman urged the groups to intensify efforts to be unified for the ultimate good of Nigerian football.
Shehu Dikko said the bodies must come together and work as a group so that Nigeria can achieve the desired goal. He insisted that when they all work together towards the same goal, success will be guaranteed.
Mallam Dikko reminded the delegation of the immediate task of ensuring that the Super Eagles secure the World Cup ticket.
He pledged the Commission’s support to the Supporters Club in their quest to rally support for the national team.
In attendance were Vincent Okumagba (President Super Eagles Supporters Club), Hon. Sunday Gulong (President Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club), Amb. Abimbola Ariyo (National Secretary Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club), Amb. Kemi Ogunfuwa (President Football Fans Club of Nigeria), Umar Shehu (Northern Coordinator Super Eagles Supporters Club), Mr. Dele Onifade (Treasurer Football Fans Supporters Club), Yusuf Jabiu (Chairman Authentic Supporters Club, FCT chapter), Prince Abayomi (President Authentic Supporters Club) and Abdulkadir Salisu (Secretary-General Super Eagles Supporters Club).
