BSFA Ratifies Deal with LaLiga, Asks Alia to Honour Ordega

Olawale Ajimotokan  in Abuja 

The Benue State Football Association (BSFA) has approved the proposed collaboration between the BSFA and LaLiga, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) National Institute for Sports, Cross Cultures Project Association, Denmark and Ratels Sports Development Foundation, towards the training of coaches and referees in Benue State.

The ratification was one of decisions contained in the Communique issued after its 2024  Annual General Meeting (AGM), anchored by the Chairman, Paul Edeh, in Makurdi.

The AGM commended Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for his support and commitment to the growth and development of football in the state.

They appealed to him to honour Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega by naming a street after her for exceptional contributions to football in the state and country.

BSFA also approved the annual Merit Award and Fundraising Ceremony, scheduled for January 26 in Makurdi.

It also endorsed the hosting of the BCC Lions re-union programme to be staged between January 26- 27.

The AGM also approved the BSFA’s major programmes lined up for the year, including Benue State Governor’s Cup, Benue State Governor’s U17 Football Tournament, State Speaker’s Soccer Cup, Rt. Hon. Margaret Icheen Benue State Football League and BSFA Chairman’s Cup.

The AGM approved the inclusion of women’s edition of the BSFA Chairman’s Cup Competition with the women’s teams expected to receive the same prizes as the men.

The communiqué was drafted by a committee including Mrs Onwanyi Ulegede and Dr. Iorngulum Malu as Chairman and Secretary respectively, with Mr. Moses Lubem Ukpo, Miss Judith Benson.

The AGM endorsed the use of football as an avenue for promoting Benue State as the food basket of the nation.

The BSFA also affirmed its loyalty and support for the Ibrahim Gusau led NFF Executive Committee and thanked the NFF President and his entourage for choosing Benue State as the first state to visit in his scheduled nationwide tour of State FAs.  It also pledged the BSFA support to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in its quest to conquer Africa again in the AFCON.