By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Ahmed Musa has called for a total revamp of Nigerian football following the exclusion of of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clubs from the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, Prompt News reports.
FIFA excluded Nigerian clubs from the competition currently going on in the United States of America.
Nigerian referees were also snubbed by FIFA for the competition.
Musa declared that is important to revamp Nigerian football to compete side-by-side with other leagues in the world.
” I have been following the FIFA Club World Cup and my focus has been on the African clubs in the tournament. Apart from the excitement, the tournament is a money-spinner for the African clubs,”he told the club’s official website.
“It’s a sober reflection if we compare the African Clubs at the Club World Cup to our domestic league, the Nigeria Premier Football League.
“Can we compete at this level? What are we not getting right? We need to review the organization of the League, clubs’ structure, and funding. We need to set out new policies and drive the reforms.
“The NPFL is not lacking in potential, our football has got abundance of talent and potential from the grassroots to the elite level, but these factors aren’t enough in a modern football system.
“We must collectively decide to make our football work which will ensure that our clubs compete at the continental and world level.
“What about the referees and officiating? Other African countries are producing referees for CAF and FIFA tournaments, but what do we have here?
“We must work hard to ensure our football meets the global standard and organization.
“🍀Wishing all the African countries at the FIFA Club World Cup success.👊”
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