Gusau Earns CAF Chieftain’s Praise Over NFF’s Landmark Legacy Project

Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, on Monday heaped plaudits on the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, following his inspection of the ongoing NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Completesports.com reports.

Gusau’s Legacy Project Earns CAF Praise

Adamu said he was impressed by the scale and quality of the massive infrastructure, describing it as a legacy investment that would shape the future of Nigerian football.

“This facility will provide a solid foundation for the development of young talents and strengthen the country’s football ecosystem for generations to come.

“Being a Nigerian and seeing what is being built here, I can only be proud. The future looks extremely bright. This is the type of facility that will help produce the next Jay-Jay Okochas and many more great players,” Adamu remarked.

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“It is important for a country of Nigeria’s size to have infrastructure capable of accommodating all the national teams and age-grade categories, while bringing together talented players from across the country to be nurtured. I congratulate the leadership of the NFF for this laudable legacy project.”

CAF Official Commends Nigeria’s Hospitality

“I want to thank the NFF and the Government of Nigeria because I am here for a specific mission on a working visit, planning for the CAF Congress and the CAF Awards that the Confederation intends to organise here in Nigeria. Even though Nigeria is home for me, I have been received very well, and I thank the NFF President and the leadership for their hospitality,” he said.

Gusau Confident Project Will Meet Completion Deadline

Gusau reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to delivering the project within the agreed timeline. He disclosed that the construction contract is for a two-year period and that work has now reached the 15th month since it officially commenced in March 2025, leaving approximately nine months until completion.

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“I am confident that the contractors will meet the deadline,” Gusau said, noting that the Federation will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the steady progress of football in the country.

The NFF boss added: “As you can see, one of the artificial pitches is already about 80 per cent completed, with other components of the project progressing simultaneously. The natural grass pitch will soon be fully rooted before attention shifts to the internal finishing works across the facility.

“I am satisfied with the pace and quality of work on the site. The project’s proximity to the NFF headquarters allows the Federation to carry out regular inspections. As far as we are concerned, work is progressing well, and we will continue to support the contractors to ensure the project is completed within the agreed period,” he concluded.

By Richard Jideaka, Abuja