FIFA, SWAN Congratulate Sanusi On Reappointment As NFF General Secretary

FIFA, SWAN Congratulate Sanusi On Reappointment As NFF General Secretary

Ibrahim Lateef

The world football governing body, FIFA, formally congratulated Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on his reappointment as the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for another three-year term, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

In a letter signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he stated: “I am very pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation. This role is essential to the governance, daily operations, and long-term success of your association, and your expertise will be instrumental in advancing the federation’s goals in Nigeria and Africa.

“To this end, our Chief of Member Associations, Elkhan Mammadov, along with Gelson Fernandes and the entire FIFA team, are available to support you in this new role. Through our various programs, they are here to collaborate with you and your team on any inquiries related to the development of your member association and your interactions with FIFA. I look forward to meeting you in person soon to discuss how we can work together to reinforce our shared mission and make football accessible and inspiring for all communities in Nigeria and around the world.”

Additionally, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), in a letter signed by Secretary-General Mr. Ikenna Okonkwo, expressed that Dr. Sanusi’s reappointment “is a clear testament to your years of dedicated passion and commitment to the development of football in Nigeria and beyond. As sports writers in Nigeria, we firmly believe that you deserve even more elevated positions in the administration of football and general sports management, both within and outside the country.”