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By Olaoluwa Aro Few years ago, May 23, 1970 was a day off for people residing in the area where a King of Grassroots football development in Nigeria was birthed. This was the moppet that became Comrade Ahmed Yusuf 'Fresh', which I nicknamed as "Jesu ti oni igee", meaning Jesus without big a chest. Upon his arrival into this miasmal world, herald angels went around the nation to announce the arrival of this small king and of course, his news was therapeutic for everyone in that community, as it created atmosphere of endless joy whilst receiving the news. In fact, eye witnessess confirmed that even witches and wizards, naysayers and other unauthorized messsgers bowed because Fresh came into this with heaven's factory- fitted anointing of greatness. In other words, Ahmed Yusuf was behallowed by almighty Allah, so nefarious beings had to be "Still" because his case was thou shalt not touch my anointed Man; reason Fresh has been a mystery for e...

Football is undoubtedly the major component of Sports in our Dear country Nigeria, that unify its people regardless of any cultural, ethnic, religion diversity due to the way it is Worship herein. Football in Niger State was nearing state of moribund before the emergence of this present Executives of Niger State Football Association led by Ahmed Yusuf Fresh came into power in 2004. Who is Ahmed Yusuf Fresh? Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, is a man who does not have television his dreams, but has vision in his goals and tasks himself to move Niger State Football Association forward. Before 2004 Niger State FA Elections: The youths of Power State (Niger State)  were never engaged in what can give hope to their dreams in terms of programs that would allow raw talents (Footballers) visualise their prospects and their quests to be professional footballers. Ahmed Fresh, not just as Chairman but as a team player deliberated with his Executives and other football stakeholders in Nige...

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has activated the mood of the Nigeria national U17 team, Golden Eaglets who defeated their West Africa counterparts with two million naira. The Nigerian U17 team emerged as the Champions of this year's WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations in Niger Republic on Saturday night as they sealed the sole ticket to 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania. Nigeria defeated Ghana 3-1 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 on duration time. The NFF Chieftain has congratulated the West Africa Zone B representative in next year AFCON U17 in Tanzania. "I congratulate you on your hard fought victory, your stories have changed from ordinary Nigeria national U17 team to West Africa Zone B Champions. The Technical Committee make bold to say that you will replicate this at the tournament proper in Tanzania next year," Fresh said. The Niger State Football Associatio...

Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed has praised the resoluteness of the Super Eagles following their 2-1 win over Angola on Sunday that took Nigeria to the semi finals of the African Nations Championship for only the second time ever. “The boys have really and truly done Nigeria proud. There are still battles to conquer but we must commend them for overcoming strong oppositions right from the group stage to make it to the last four. “Of course, it is one match at a time. But I am happy that we have a team that has been showing excellent spirit and resilience, and I see them going all the way.” Nigeria have been in the CHAN’s last four only once before – when the squad coached by Stephen Keshi (of blessed memory) eventually took the bronze medals at the 2014 finals in South Africa. Come –back kings, Nigeria have now emerged as real title favourites after a creditable day-in-the-office against Angola on Sunday...

The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting pre-season tourney final. Gold Cup final will be decided Sunday evening at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode with Lobi Stars Football Club battling inspiring Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Football Club.  Distinguish Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, together with prominent football administrators, coaches, club owners and top journalist will grace the finals among who are former NFF Secretary General Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, NFF Executive Member, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Mike Idoko, Barrister Churchill Oliseh.  Others include former chairman Crown FC Alhaji Noah Bello, CEO Owu Sportswear Barrister Tunji Brown, Phoenix AC boss Bayo Olanlege, former NPL board member Alhaji Abdulrasaq Owolabi Agbaji Wopa, Aikhoje Ojeikere, Oluwatoyin Ibitoye among others. However, the Organizing Committee of the tournament, has...