NPFL boss Elegbeleye hails Gusau’s emergence as WAFU B President

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By Olaolu Joseph

Encomiums have continued to pour in for the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, following his emergence as President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B.

The latest praise came from the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), who also serves as NFF Second Vice President, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye.

The former Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports lauded Gusau’s election, describing it as a positive step for Nigerian football.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) created administrative zones to decentralize its functions. The WAFU Zone B sub-region comprises Nigeria, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, and Togo.

Elegbeleye noted that Gusau’s emergence as head of the regional football body is a significant indication of Nigeria’s rising influence in African football governance.

“The NPFL Board welcomes the election of our Federation President, Alhaji Gusau, to the leadership of the WAFU B Board and wishes him and the new executive team a successful tenure,” he said.

He added, “This development is a strong indication of the growing stature of Nigeria in football administration, not just within the region but across the continent.”