Football
The Ambassador of the
Kingdom of Morocco to Nigeria, His Excellency Moha-ouali Tagma on Tuesday
sought for stronger ties between the football ruling bodies of his country and
Nigeria, during a courtesy visit to NFF President Amaju Pinnick in Abuja.
Ambassador Tagma,
accompanied by deputy head of mission Abdellatif Jihaoui, expressed their
conviction that stronger ties would benefit both countries that are continental
powers in the game of football.
“Morocco and Nigeria
already have very good relations in several areas of endeavor, and we believe
that both countries have quality football Leagues that can become even stronger
with shared templates and ideas.
“Personally, I am a
football fan, and I cannot forget that outstanding Nigeria team of 1994. I
believe the Moroccan League, which boasts of players from a number of countries
in sub-Saharan Africa, can do with players from Nigeria.”
Pinnick, who was in
company with a number of his Executive Committee members, including Vice
Presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Sunday
Dele-Ajayi, Ibrahim Gusau, Aisha Falode, Musa Duhu, Sharif Rabiu Inuwa,
Babagana Kalli and Mohammed Alkali, and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed
Sanusi thanked the envoy and promised that the NFF will explore areas of
further and stronger collaboration with the Federation Royale Marocaine de
Football (FRMF).
“Morocco, just like
Nigeria, is a proud football nation and has produced a number of legends in the
African game. The country has a very professional FA and a strong League, and
it has excellent facilities to host major competitions.
“We are interested in
better co-operation and collaboration with the FRMF.”
The NFF President and the
2nd Vice Pesident/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko are due in Morocco next Monday on
invitation to peruse possible areas of further collaboration.
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