Nigeria: Football Development - FIFA Okays Anambra Initiative

28 July 2016

Abuja — Football development in Nigeria got a big boost during the week when the World Governing body, FIFA disclosed its readiness to partner with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to actualize the football made in Anambra state initiative of the Anambra State Football Association.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino who gave the endorsement described the project as a major developmental project in Nigeria added that such efforts will go a long way in assisting developing countries to take the beautiful game to the grassroots. He however said that such projects must be anchored through the football associations.

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