NFF Congratulates Philip Shaibu on Appointment as NIS Director General

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated former Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on his appointment as Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), even as finalists emerged for this year’s President Federation Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Shaibu to head the country’s foremost citadel for sports training and research, succeeding Professor Olawale Moronkola.

In a statement issued by its Communications Department, the NFF described Shaibu as a dynamic leader with a proven passion for sports development.

“The NFF heartily congratulates His Excellency Philip Shaibu on this appointment and we have no doubt that he has the intellectual capacity, passion, knowledge of sports science and the energy and temperament to turn things around at the NIS, ” NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) said.A former student union leader, Shaibu has been lauded for his commitment to grassroots sports initiatives during his time as Edo State’s number two man.

His innovative policies and interventions in the sports sector are said to have left a lasting impact in the state.

Established in 1974, the National Institute for Sports was created to produce elite coaches, sports scientists, and managers while fostering research to enhance Nigeria’s performance on the global stage.

Meanwhile, in the ongoing President Federation Cup, excitement has reached fever pitch as the finalists for the 2024 edition were confirmed following semi-final matches held on Saturday.In the women’s category, nine-time champions Rivers Angels edged Ibom Angels 1-0 in Aba, while Nasarawa Amazons sealed their place with a commanding 2-0 win over Edo Queens in Ayingba. The final promises a heavyweight clash between two of the competition’s most storied teams.In the men’s semi-finals, Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi booked their spot after a goalless draw with Ikorodu City was decided by a 5-4 win on penalties. Kwara United secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rangers International of Enugu.The Women’s Final is set to be between Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons, while the Men’s Final will be a match between Abakaliki FC and Kwara United.As the curtain draws near on this year’s Federation Cup, all eyes will be on the two showpiece finals, with fans expecting top-tier football and national pride on full display.

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