Muhammadu Buhari, the president of Nigeria, has requested additional assistance from FIFA in an effort to reposition Nigerian football for greater impact and its overall growth and development.

At the State House, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, where he was receiving the report of the 10-Year Football Development Masterplan Committee, President Buhari made this call.

President Buhari said ;”This government has demonstrated the political will.

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“It will match it up with making the right laws and investment, and also work with critical stakeholders.

“I thank FIFA for its support and commitment to the development of Nigerian football which has been longstanding.

“I trust it will partner with Nigeria in its efforts to improve the fundamentals of its football development.”