Exposed: The Spiritual Undertones Surrounding the NFF and the Flamingos
Curlled from Totori News
The remarkable exploits of Nigeria’s Flamingos at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, where they will face Japan in Saturday’s final, have been linked to a renewed spiritual commitment within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), reports www.totorinews.com.
There is reportedly a breath of fresh air within the NFF, characterised by renewed optimism, unity of purpose and collective prayers for the revival of Nigerian football.
At the centre of this renewed drive is Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, the acting General Secretary of the NFF, who has reportedly encouraged staff of the federation to remain steadfast in prayer and believe in the possibility of a new dawn for Nigerian football.
A top NFF official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the Flamingos’ impressive journey to the final has a strong God factor, particularly considering the team’s difficult start to the competition.
The Nigerian girls suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening match but recovered remarkably to book a place in the final, demonstrating resilience, determination and impressive character along the way.
“It is just God. We thank God for everything. The technical crew led by Hakeem Busari are doing the right thing, and the players have done well to reach the final. By the grace of God, Nigeria will beat Japan on Saturday and win the trophy for the first time,” the official said.
“Dr. Ikpeme is very prayerful. He has charged all NFF staff to remain steadfast in prayer and not to give up, especially when the team lost its first match in the tournament. Now, we are talking about the team playing in the final.
“From losing the opening match to eventually playing in the final, we can only attribute everything to God. It is not just about prayer, but also the strong unity of purpose among staff, which has been encouraged by Dr. Ikpeme’s leadership style.”
The official also commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its support and cooperation with the NFF, describing the relationship between the two institutions as cordial and mutually beneficial.
He expressed optimism that the Flamingos would receive adequate rewards for their impressive performances in Morocco, should they go on to lift the trophy on Saturday.
“The NSC has been a very caring father to the NFF. There is a strong synergy between the NSC and the NFF. The success of the NFF is the success of the NSC. That is the reality, and we hope the Flamingos will win the trophy on Saturday,” he concluded.
