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Founder and National President of Super Eagles Supporter Club of Nigeria, SESC Prince Vincent Okumagba  has felicitated and rejoiced with the President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on his election into the office of the 1st Vice President of the West Africa Football Union  WAFU on Friday. 

Prince Okumagba, in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen through the club media channel  said, his wealth of experience spanning decades in sports administration  would bring to fore the needed expertise that would transform the zonal football body.

Okumagba ‘Gberrrraaa’  as he’s fondly called noted Ibrahim Gusau has carved a niche for himself in sports administration through unwavering dedication, and selfless service that turned around the fortunes of Nigerian football positively.

   “I heartily felicitate with Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on his as the 1st Vice President of the West Africa Football Union, WAFU B  This is indeed a testament to his cerebral masterclass in football administration in Nigeria. This is well-deserved considering his commitment and capacity over the last decades in football administration and management.”

Prince Vincent Okumagba who is also the Vice President of African Football Supporters  on behalf of the Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria, SESC pray for good  health for Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau  to deliver optimum results in his new position.

A Lagos-based veteran sports journalist Tolu Atobatele has showered words of praise on the founder and national president of the leading and pace-setting football supporters club in the country Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria to celebrate his birthday.

Prince Vincent Okumagba has been a major stakeholder in the sports sector especially in football for several decades and has contributed largely to the growth and development of sports in the country through his initiatives and also impacted positively on the lives of those around him and afar.

Tolu Atobatele while speaking on a sports podcast show earlier today said celebrating Okumagba on his birthday is no mistake considering his contributions to football and other sports in the country and flying high the nation’s flag outside the shores of the country.

     “Wishing a wonderful person and a phenomenal boss a very happy birthday. Your commitment to excellence and your ability to motivate and inspire everyone around you is truly commendable. May this day be the start of an extraordinary journey ahead and on this memorable day, I’d like to convey my deepest appreciation for your exceptional leadership. You have not only led through difficulties, but you have also been a great motivator and have motivated those around you to accept change and become the greatest version of themselves. Your commitment, experience, and ability to bring out the best in your people are simply outstanding. May this year be filled with intriguing prospects and exceptional accomplishments. As we celebrate your birthday, I want to offer my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and faith in my talents and ability. You have been an exceptional boss, and I wish you a happy, successful, and memorable birthday.  Thank you for being an inspiration to us all. Cheers to another year of success under your exceptional guidance. Thank you for everything, and have a wonderful birthday. I wish you a happy birthday surrounded by loved ones and treasured memories. You are more than a boss; you are a friend and a mentor. Your generosity and goodwill have affected our lives in numerous ways. Happiest birthday, and congratulations boss”.

He calls on every football stakeholder in the country to celebrate the astute and effervescent founder and national president of the greatest brand of football supporters club in the land Prince Vincent Okumagba.

The Founder/National President of the biggest brand of football supporters club in Nigeria and  Africa Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria Prince Vincent Okumagba has sent  heart-warming congratulatory messages to the senior national soccer team of Nigeria the Super Eagles for qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations which is the biggest sporting spectacle on the continent of Africa.

Okumagba speaking through the club media channel immediately after the blast of the final whistle by the center referee says it always comes good whenever the team qualifies for any major tournament either in Africa or at the global stage.

“It is always a frenzied atmosphere anytime the  Super Eagles qualify for the Nations Cup or the FIFA World Cup, especially with a game in hand”.

“You have always made us proud and tonight’s achievement is no different, thank you for putting smiles on our faces. Keep soaring”.

“We are happy because football is one sport that brings and unites Nigerians irrespective of our differences and on occasions like this Nigerians put behind them their worries to celebrate the team for putting smiles on their faces”. 

“I congratulate the players, coaching crew, and the backroom staff for their resilience and doggedness in making sure the ticket is secured and kept in the bag and also I commend the Nigeria Football Federation NFF headed by Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on the team’s successful campaign in the qualifiers and the qualification for the Africa’s greatest Mundial.

The Super Eagles drew 1-1 with the Chettas of Benin Republic a few hours ago at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan to take their points to 11 after five rounds of matches and seal their spot in the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Nigeria will round up the qualifiers on Monday 18 November at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo when they welcome the Amavubis of Rwanda in an inconsequential match.

     Rally Nigerians to storm the stadium on green shirts

The pace-setting and front-runner football supporters club in the country Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria founded and led by the National President Prince Vincent Okumagba is in top shape and ready to storm the capital city of Akwa Ibom, Uyo for the Super Eagles closing round of matches in the race for AFCON 2025.

Prince Vincent Okumagba who doubles as Founder and National President of the club stated in an exclusive interview with pressmen a few minutes ago that the club has concluded its plans put all logistics in place and is ready to back up the Super Eagles with electrifying and high-level performance when they welcome the Amavubis of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium (Nest of Champions) in the matchday 6 of the qualification series.

   ” The club is ready and plans have been concluded to storm Uyo, mobilize Nigerians, and cheer the Super Eagles to victory with electrifying and high-level performance”.

   ”  We also call on Uyo fans and others from the neighboring cities to turn up at the stadium in green and white shirts to mark the occasion as a send-forth for the team to AFCON 2025 in Morocco “.

The Super Eagles camp will come alive on Monday 10 November when it opens in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Nigeria will be the guest of the Benin Republic on matchday 5 at the Felix Hophet Boigny stadium in Abidjan on Thursday 14 November and welcome Rwanda in matchday 6 on Monday 18 November in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

By Tolu Atobatele

Founder and National President of the foremost and most vibrant Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria Prince Vincent Okumagba has sent his congratulatory messages to the former Vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF  Mallam Sheu Dikko on his appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission by President Tinubu.

Dikko’s appointment came earlier today at the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa when President Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet and had some ministries abolished.

The Ministry of Sports Development which was headed by former minister Eyo Enoh was abolished to pave the way for the re-introduction of the National Sports Commission .

In his congratulatory messages while fielding questions from journalists on Dikko’s appointment Prince Okumagba said the appointment was deservedly deserved and it comes at the right time when the nation’s sports needs clear direction.

” It is a well-deserved appointment putting into cognizance the performance and achievements of Mallam Sheu Dikko when he served as the first vice president of the NFF and at the same time chairman of the NPFL.”

“His records speak for him. A man who knows what he wants and how to achieve it”.

“I am elated to hear of the appointment and I wish him a successful tenure as we look forward to seeing Nigeria’s sports rank among the best globally”.

“He is a man of integrity and transparent honesty, full of ideas, and possesses great visions.   It is the right peg in the right hole for our sports and the very first time such is happening in Nigeria”.

Prince Vincent Okumagba expressed his joy in seeing a sports technocrat getting appointed to head the sports commission and pledged his support to make sure the Nation’s Sports move forward positively with his brand the Super Eagles Supporters Club Of Nigeria.

Colorful members of Super Eagles Supporters Club Of Nigeria in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State Capital for the AFCON 2025 qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium (Nest Of Champions) on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State Capital for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers involving Nigeria and Libya played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium (Nest Of Champions) on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Members of the greatest and leading football supporters club in Nigeria SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB OF NIGERIA in their colourful and beautiful club regalia in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State Capital for the AFCON 2025 qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Knights of Libya on Friday 11 October, 2024.

      Calls for support for both the NFF and Super    Eagles as they battle Libya in Uyo

Founder/President of the leading football supporters club in Nigeria  Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria Prince Vincent Okumagba has hailed the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF over the decision to allow coach Austin Eguavoen to continue in his role as the chief coach of  Nigeria senior men national team the Super Eagles.

Recall that Eguavoen was appointed to lead the team on match days 1 & 2 of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers against the Squirrels of Benin Republic and the Amavubis of Rwanda in the interim.

With the search for a substantive coach for the team still very much on the card and the next AFCON qualifiers lurking around the corner the leadership of the NFF in a bid to not jeopardize the chances of the team  and consolidate on the good start, the team recorded in their first two games of the qualifiers  keyed into the recommendation of the Technical Sub-Committee to allow coach Eguavoen lead the team next month against Libya.

Speaking to our reporter Prince Okumagba commended the Nigeria Football Federation for the prompt action in allowing the technical crew headed by Austin Eguavoen to continue where they stopped some weeks back and called on every football stakeholder to support the team as they marched on in their quest for a spot in next year AFCON in Morocco.

” This is commendable from NFF, the way to go because time is not on our side. We have to start preparation in earnest and make sure there is no loophole.”

” It is our collective responsibility to stand by NFF and support the team so that everybody will be happy when the ticket is secured and kept in the bag.”

Nigeria will host Libya in Uyo at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday, October 11, and travel to play the same opponent on October 15 in Libya.

My Olympics 2024 Experience Supporting the Super Falcons

As the founder/ president of the Super Eagles supporters club of Nigeria, I took it upon myself, alongside a few others, to travel to Paris 2024 to mobilize support for our girls’ team, the Super Falcons. Upon arrival in Paris, we made our way straight to Bordeaux, where the first match against Brazil was played.

The excitement was palpable, and as we arrived at the stadium , I could feel the energy buzzing among the fans and Nigerians in Bordeaux . As Nigerian supporters, our task is to stand out in our vibrant green and white jersey of our club and proudly waving our flags . This was not just a match but a celebration of our nation and our resilient spirit .

Unfortunately, the Super Falcons lost the match narrowly to Brazil , and after 2 days in Bordeaux, we moved to Nantes , a distance of about 5 hours by road for the remaining two games of the first round.

Regrettably, we met Spain and it was the same result. The last match against Japan was even more painful as we had very high hopes of redeeming our battered image after those two losses. However, we lost again this time with a higher scoreline. We managed to pull one back, and that was it for the Super Falcons.

I have had to stay two more weeks and am not able to change my flight because of the busy season for the airlines .

The disappointment was palpable , not only in the team’s performance but also on the lack of support from various quarters.

Determined to uplift the morale of our girls, I made the difficult decision to give out match tickets free for fellow Nigerians and distribute jerseys free just to ensure we had a sizeable presence in the stadium to boost the spirits of the team. Each cheer and chant from our supporters was a reminder to the players that they were not alone in their fight.

During the last match against Japan, we had seen a day before that the Japanese arrived nantes with 4 luxurious buses filled with fan and that was the challenge we were to later face during the game .
A friend of sesc, Mr folarin , came all the way from Germany and also made some tickets available to help rally Nigerians to support the team. His commitment was a shining example of how pivotal support from individuals can be in a moment of desperation.

A CALL TO ACTION
However, we must confront a hard truth: supporters in Nigeria may not be fulfilling their responsibilities if sponsors and the government continue to look the other way. After three weeks in Paris, the reality of our predicament became evident. We incurred significant accommodation costs without a single sponsor stepping in to support us during this critical time.
As we shift our focus to the upcoming Afcon qualifiers on the 7th of September, I urge sponsors, businesses, and lovers of Nigerian football to come and support the Super Eagles supporters club of Nigeria, so we can continue to support the Super Eagles. We deserve the same encouragement that is readily given to our counterparts abroad.

As we prepare foe Afcon qualifiers, let us rally round our team with renewed vigor and commitment, we need to stand united as fans , supporters , and stakeholders ensuring that our team qualifies for both Afcons and the world cup

Vincent okumagba
Founder/ president SESC
Vice chairman, African football supporters Association