FFCN National President Lauds NFF Over Monthly Football Awards
The National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria ( FFCN), Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has lauded the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the launching of Monthly Football Awards.
Mama Nigeria as Ogunfuwa is fondly called described the initiative as a welcome development, stressing that the recognition will be a catalyst for greater prospects for Nigerian players.
She expressed optimism that the recognition of exceptional players would positively impact and lift not only the image of Nigerian footballers but also the administrators and critical stakeholders in the country.
Ambassador Ogunfuwa noted that the launching would also bring enthusiasm, positive energy and resourcefulness that would make the Board achieve its goals, adding that it would surely serve as the key to the overall development of Nigerian football in global space.
“On behalf of the entire members of Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, I wish to sincerely appreciate the board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, under the able leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau for the launching of the monthly football awards. This initiative will not only bring a speedy development to Nigerian Football, but will also boost the image of Nigeria in global space.
“This is a pointer to the next level of what Nigeria will enjoy under the Zamfara born Football administrator. This shows that the present Board of the NFF knows what Nigerians want and we Fans Club are proud of their strides.”
The NFF Monthly Awards according to report aim to honor the brilliance, dedication and passion that Nigerian football players bring to the game, recognizing the top players who have left their mark on the pitch.
Categories of the awards are Player of the Month (Male & Female), goal of the Month and discovery of the Month.
However, the nomination process for the awards is scientific, ensuring a fair and accurate selection of nominees. An independent organization will collate and analyze players’ statistics throughout the month, ensuring that the best performances are highlighted. This unbiased, data-driven approach guarantees that the nominations reflect the top-performing players based on their contribution to their teams.
Fans and journalists will have the chance to vote for their favorite players via the official NFF voting portal on the website www.thenff.com. The voting period will run for one week following the announcement of the nominations.
Fan Votes will account for 40% of the final decision, enabling supporters to have their voices heard and directly influence the outcome of these prestigious awards.
The remaining 60% will be determined by journalists and professionals in the industry.