Biffo advocates limited government role in club football administration

Biffo advocates limited government role in club football administration


Former Kwara United coach, Abdullahi Biffo, has said government involvement in Nigerian football clubs should be limited to providing world-class facilities if football must be professionally run in line with global best practices.

Coach Biffo stated this on Friday in Ilorin during the Kwara SWAN Sports Hard Talk session. He explained that the major difference between privately owned and government-owned clubs is that private investors see football as a business venture, while many government clubs are often used to reward political loyalists.

He noted that government-owned clubs may continue to remain relevant because of the financial support they enjoy, despite lacking accountability and due process, stressing that Nigerian football can only improve when private clubs are allowed to thrive.
The tactician also praised the promotion of four private clubs to the NPFL for the 2026/27 season, commending the George Aluo-led NNL board for transparency, fairness, and discipline in managing the second-tier league.

According to him, the promotion of four private clubs reflects credibility in the NNL, which he described as the vital bridge between the NPFL and NLO.

Coach Biffo further emphasized the need for regular education, training, and retraining of coaches and players to keep pace with modern football trends.

He urged journalists to help sensitize stakeholders on the importance of continuous development for coaches and players to improve their performance.

Speaking on Kwara United’s current struggles, Biffo called on stakeholders to continue supporting Coach Ashifat Suleiman, describing the situation as one that could happen to any team.

He also stressed the need to properly educate fans against stadium violence, noting that the club’s exile from its home ground should serve as a lesson on the consequences of impatience and disorderliness.

In his remarks, Kwara SWAN Chairman, Ayodeji Ismail, said the Sports Hard Talk was created as a platform to engage stakeholders on crucial issues aimed at advancing sports development in the state.

He lauded Biffo’s quick response to the invitation despite short notice, describing his appearance as a reflection of his vast coaching experience.

He also acknowledged Biffo’s unwavering support for Kwara United and ABS FC through cash rewards for Man of the Match winners in the NPFL and NNL, describing the gesture as motivation for players to give their best on the pitch.

Earlier, Director of Football of ABS FC, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, and Chairman Emeritus, Mr Bunmi Adedoyin, also advocated training and enlightenment among stakeholders to prevent future crowd disturbances, while reminding all that Kwara is known for peace.

Coach Biffo later donated $500 on behalf of Ambassador Abdulfatah Yahaya Seriki as support towards the SWAN Secretariat.

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