The Federal Government yesterday named an 11 man Caretaker Committee that will restructure the administration and management of football following Nigeria’s voluntary withdrawal from CAF/FIFA competitions.
At the head of the 11 man committee is former Secretary General of the NFA, Mammud Kadiri. Other members include former broadcaster Danladi Bako, veteran sports journalist Mitchell Obi, Coach Samson Siasia, a former Super Eagles star, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim and Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi.
Also on the committee is former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha who is representing ex-internationals. The list also includes former minister of sports Engineer Sani Ndanusa, Mrs. Jamila Buhari, the first Nigerian female FIFA badged referee. Representative from the office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and candidate from the North East Zone to be named later.
The Caretaker Committee according to the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Patrick Ekeji, will be inaugurated on Monday at the media center of the National Stadium, Abuja.
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