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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 1ST GENERAL UNIFICATION AND RECONCILIATION MEETING OF THE NIGERIA FOOTBALL AND SPORTS SUPPORTERS GROUP HELD IN LAGOS.

The historic meeting of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club has successfully brought together various factions to unite and flourish under one banner. The meeting deliberated on alot of important issues affecting the development of Sports in Nigeria. Key highlights of the deliberations include:

  1. Inauguration of the Reconciliation and Constitution Drafting Committees
    The Meeting inaugurated two separate Committees, the first is to promote unity and oneness by way of reconciliation of all members and stakeholders while the second is saddled with the responsibility of drafting a new constitution for the Group. Both Committees are separate and have been given a timeline for the delivery of their mandates.
  2. Commendation of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and National Sports Commission
    The entire members of the Sports Group pass as vote of Confidence on the leaderships of the President, NFF under Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau and Chairman NSC Mallam Shehu Dikko for their visionary and pragmatic approach to the development of the game of football, special note was taken of the efforts to get Nigeria the World Cup ticket and geared them not to relent as the Super Eagles has what it takes under Coach Chelle to lead the team to Victory.
  • 3. Call for Support for Sponsorship of it’s activities
    the Congress also used the opportunity to let all Government agencies and Corporate bodies now Know that there is no break in ranks among the Supporters Club and the Group has never been as strong as it currently is. We urge Government agencies and Corporate bodies to continue supporting our efforts, particularly as we prepare for upcoming tournaments such as the World Cup qualifiers, WAFCON, and AFCON in Morocco. Your support will be instrumental in driving our mission forward.
  1. Next Steps:
    The Interim Management Committee will oversee the affairs of the supporters club during this transitional period, Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the upcoming committee meetings and contribute to the drafting of the constitution. We will work towards laying the groundwork for proper, credible elections that will usher in new leadership
  2. Call to Action:
  • We call upon all supporters to stand united, adorned in one uniform and apparel, representing one united supporters group at all times Let’s rekindle the unity that once made our supporters group great and make a tangible difference in the success of our national teams

The club posited and maintain that together they can achieve greatness and propel the nation’s football and other sports to unprecedented Heightds

The meeting had in attendance both old and new members from the various group and chaired by the IMC Chairman Prince Vincent Okumagba who doubles as Vice President African Football Supporters Association.

Signed:

Peter Abraham
Vice-Chairman, Interim Management Committee

Mr. Sunny Gullong
Secretary , Interim Management Committee,

SUPPORTERS CLUB IMC: NSC And NFF Agree On A One Year Tenure

By Tolu Atobatelee

Nigeria’s Apex Sports Management Body, the National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, have agreed to a one-year Tenure Extension for the Supporter’s Club Interim Management Committee, IMC, after which a General Election will take place.

IMC Chairman Prince Vincent Okumagba with DG, NSC Bukola Olopade and other IMC Committee Members

This decision was reached on Tuesday after a fruitful meeting held by the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, and stakeholders of the various factional supporter groups.

The NSC and NFF agreed that the IMC led by Prince Vincent Okumagba will not stay beyond the agreed one year in office before an Election is conducted.

It was also concluded and agreed upon by all the stakeholders that no member of the current IMC will take part in the General election that will be held next year.

The DG reinstated that all the various groups of the supporters club will only be recognized by the Commission under the current umbrella of the IMC.

” We cannot tell all of you to go deregister your various groups because we don’t have that power but we are very deliberate to ensure we have one collective indivisible group that will at all times speak one voice, sing one song for the supporters club rather than having many factions of the Supporters club”.

The supporter’s group will be led by the IMC Chairman Prince Vincent Okumagba, who also doubles as Vice President of the African Football and Sports Supporters Association to Egypt for the CAF AFCON U20, in which the Flying Eagles are taking part.

Prince Okumagba Congratulates The Victorious Team Nigeria ( Weightlifters) As They Conquered Africa

By Tolu Atobatele

The Interim National Chairman of Nigeria Football and Sports Supporters Group Prince Vincent Okumagba was full of praises for the Team Nigeria as he mobilize members of united supporters group to receive the team in a spectacular funfair at the airport upon their arrival aboard Kenya airways from Mauritius.

He equally sings the praise of the Chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC Mallam Shehu Diko and Bukola Olopade, the DG of the commission, for the upright role they play in the success of the team Nigeria Weightlifters.

The Unified Supporters Group converged at the Teslim Balogun Stadium at about 7 am in the morning where a coaster bus was stationed to convey members of the group to Muritala Muhammad Airport Ikeja to welcome back home the victorious ambassadors.

The IMC Chairman expressed his elation for the successful outing and commended the team’s technical crew for a job well done thus etching the country’s name in gold.

The group was a cynosure of eyes at the arrival section of the airport as people gathered in numbers to catch a glimpse of the band who had rented the air with their beautiful rendition and electrifying performance as they awaited the arrival of the team Nigeria (Weightlifters).

Okumagba, who is the Vice President of the African Football and Sports Supporters Association, concludes by calling on all sports stakeholders to rally around the National Sports Commission with total support for more effective and positive results in subsequent outings.

2026 FIFA WC: We Will Support The Super Eagles Till We Grab The Ticket———— Okumagba

By Tolu Atobatele

President of the Nigeria Football and Other Sports Supporters Club Prince Vincent Okumagba has once again express the club’s never-say-die commitment in their bid to make sure the senior national soccer team of Nigeria the Super Eagles make it to the FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, Mexico and Canada next year.

Okumagba made this known via a radio sports show monitored a few minutes ago by this writer. He emphasized on the importance of being at the World Cup and what it portends for the country.

“Our being at the world cup is not negotiable hence we as a club have resolved to mobilise our members and football loving Nigerians to rally round the team (Super Eagles) with total and unbiased support in that regard”.

“The team being in a precarious position does not signify the end of the road that is why we have decided not to relent in our efforts supporting the team and have concluded plans to storm match venues with more members from the West to the East down to South and the Northern parts of the country when the qualifiers resumes later in the year”.

Prince Vincent Okumagba who doubles as the Vice President Africa Football Supporters Association appeal to avid soccer loving Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora not to abandon the team because of the present situation of things but have the believe that subsequent results will favour the team and Nigeria will be among the competing nations at the Mundial.

Nigeria currently occupied fourth position on the table with seven points after six round of matches and must win the remaining four games when the qualifiers resumes in September.

Prince Vincent Okumagba Vow To Lead Supporters Club To Glory

By Tolu Atobatele

Interim National Chairman Nigeria Football and Other Sports Supporters Club Prince Vincent Okumagba has make known his intention to propel the supporters club to glory via his positive and visionary ideas.

Okumagba, while addressing newsmen in his office a few hours ago says it is a new dawn for football supporters club in Nigeria and he’s ever ready to navigate all hurdles to ensure the club reach a greater height as far as supporting football and other sports is concern.

According to the Interim National Chairman of the club, Nigeria football deserves the best and he is well prepared to channel the course of the club putting at the forefront his wealth of experience, knowledge and ideas to stir the ship.

Prince Vincent Okumagba has carved a niche for himself and he is a major stakeholder in Nigeria football through his selfless and great innovations via his involvement in supporters club over the years.

The IMC Chairman Prince Vincent Okumagba who doubles as the Vice President of the African Football Supporters Association has over the years make a significant contributions to the growth of football and other sports in the country and he has vow not to relent in his efforts while promising a brighter future for Nigeria Football and Other Sports Supporters Club.

CAF U20 AFCON: Supporters Club Pledges Total Support For Flying Eagles In Egypt

Interim National Chairman Nigeria Football and Other Sports Supporters Club Prince Vincent Okumagba

By Tolu Atobatele

Nigeria Football and Other Sports Supporters Club led by Prince Vincent Okumagba has reinstated the club’s commitment to ensuring total support for the U20 national team the Flying Eagles who will campaign at the fast approaching 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt beginning from the 27th of April to the 18th of May.

The Interim National Chairman of the club while speaking to journalists earlier today said the club preparations are in top gears and are ready to embark on the trip to Egypt in large numbers to make the Flying Eagles lack no support when hostilities begin in a couple of weeks.

“We are fully committed to make sure our junior team (Flying Eagles) make the country proud in Egypt when they compete against their peers”.

“Our members are set and ready to roll out the trumpets, drums, and other musical instruments in order to ensure the team gets the support needed to propel then to victory”.

Prince Vincent Okumagba who doubles as the Vice President of the African Football Supporters Association calls on Nigerians to support the team as well as they fight on the pitch to bring back home the coveted trophy in that category.

The tournament starts on the 27th of April and climaxed on the 18th of May in Egypt.

2026 FIFA WCQ: CAN THE SUPER EAGLES MAKE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE?

By Tolu Atobatele

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in America resumes next month (March) and Nigeria will travel to Kigali Rwanda to play the Amavubis and later welcome the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Nigeria sits second at the bottom of the table and needs a miracle to turn it around when the chips are down.  The Super Eagles have the potential to wrestle the ticket from the grip of their opponents  but only hard work, focus, determination, and commitment  can pave the way for the team.

The new coach Eric Sekou Chelle has a lot of work to do on the team to ensure a seamless path through the remaining qualifiers for the mundial. 

Players’ invitations and selection should be purely on merit. Players who have no business in the team or are not in good shape should not be favored ahead of those who are fit.

Nigeria can rumble the jungle. The Super Eagles are capable of making it count. The team is blessed with an array of stars that can withstand any team. The path to success is rough and tough yet the Nigerian team has the tenacity and parades the best attacking players.

Expectations among avid soccer fans are high especially Nigerians who are anxiously looking forward to the Super Eagles making the impossible possible.

Okumagba Calls On Nigerians To Support The New Super Eagles Coach Eric Sekou Chelle

By Tolu Atobatele

Foremost football supporters brand in Nigeria Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria’s Founder and National President  Vincent Okumagba has called on Nigerians at home and diaspora to rally around the newly appointed coach of the Senior Men’s national team of Nigeria the Super Eagles.

Okumagba who spoke through the club media channel a few hours ago at the club secretariat says this is not the best time to criticize or downplay the appointment of Eric Chelle rather we should all embrace his coming to manage the Super Eagles. He pointed out that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF knows the task at hand and how important it is to navigate the hurdle posed by our opponents in the World Cup qualifiers which resume in March thereby appealing to all soccer fans, stakeholders, and lovers of sports to give the new man a chance to convince and proves us wrong as the best fit for the job.

  “It is high time we come together to support the coach Eric Chelle to succeed in the job. It’s quite understandable that not everyone will support the choice of the former Malian coach likewise not everybody will oppose it but we should see it positively”.

   “He cannot do it alone without our support and constructive criticism.  He needs us to succeed and we should welcome him with great hospitality”.

Prince Vincent Okumagba who doubles as the Vice President of the African Football Supporters Association congratulates the NFF hierarchy led by Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on the appointment of Eric Sekou Chelle and urges the football authority to keep striving.

Eric Sekou Chelle will be in Nigeria on Sunday and will be unveiled on Monday 13 January 2025 by the Nigeria Football Federation in Abuja.

Founder/Nat’l President, Super Eagles Supporters Club Of Nigeria Prince Vincent Okumagba Unveils The UK Chapter Of The Club

         Official unveiling set for 2025

Founder and National President, of Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria Prince Vincent Okumagba, has disclosed that the  United Kingdom  chapter of the club has been duly registered and will be officially unveiled and launched in the first quarter of 2025 .

Addressing members at the club secretariat in the early hours of today, Prince Okumagba said the vision of the club is to make sure the club is registered and present in every region of the world while he also reinstated the goals and objectives of the club in promoting Nigeria football via positive contribution as the 12th man on and off the pitch and being a great ambassador of the country worldwide. 

   “The Super Eagles Supporters Club ( SESC) has officially registered in the United Kingdom just a few days ago and our vision has always been to ensure that SESC is present in every region of Nigeria and beyond.”


“This achievement brings us one step closer to that goal , allowing us to unite fans worldwide in support of our beloved SUPER EAGLES.”

The national president of the club  did not hesitate to show gratitude to the chairman of the UK Chapter of the club and a few others for the key role they play in bringing the dream to reality.

“I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the chairman of SESC UK, Mr David Badejo, alongside our dedicated secretary, Mrs . Adaora, and Mrs. Tosin fetuga among others. Their immense contributions have been vital in making SESC a reality in the UK.”

Prince Vincent Okumagba who is also the Vice President of the African Football Supporters Association assured members that the full list of all the officers will be made public before the official launch and unveiling, slated for the first quarter of 2025, and congratulated members of the club for the significant milestones.

SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB OF NIGERIA, SESC BOSS PRINCE VINCENT OKUMAGBA COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE JOURNALIST DAPO SOTUMINU

The Founder and National President of Super Eagles Supporters Club, SESC Prince Vincent Okumagba has commiserated with the family of the Lagos-based veteran sports  journalist, Dapo Sotuminu, who died yesterday after a brief illness.

Prince Vincent Okumagba said in his condolence message to the family of the deceased “This is disheartening and a heartbreaking occurrence.

 “Dapo have always been a thorough professional in his duties and his passion for the growth of football most especially women’s football in Nigeria  have been second to none. 

“I am short of Words and yet to come to terms with his departure. He will be greatly missed in the scheme of things as his humility and respect to his colleagues and stakeholders of the game are topnotch.

Prince Okumgba who is also the Vice President of African Football Supporters Association pray for the repose of the veteran journalist, his family and loved ones while submitting his condolence messages.

From the office of the Founder and National President,  Executive Board and Members of Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria, SESC  We pray to God to rest his soul and grant the family and loved ones he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss