The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed sports journalist Niyi Busari as media officer and Prince Sunday Udofia as team coordinator of the U-23 men’s national football team, the Olympic Eagles.
Key Highlights
- NFF names Niyi Busari media officer and Prince Sunday Udofia team coordinator of the Olympic Eagles.
- Udofia was Golden Eaglets coordinator when Nigeria retained the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile in 2015.
- Olympic Eagles resume camping in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Nigeria face DR Congo in Lubumbashi on November 13, with the return leg in Ikenne-Remo four days later.
The appointments come as the team prepares for its two-legged U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
Busari, who owns the online sports publication BSN Sports, will oversee the team’s media affairs, while Udofia will coordinate the team’s activities ahead of the crucial qualifiers.
Udofia brings considerable experience to the position, having previously served as team coordinator of Nigeria’s U-17 men’s national team, the Golden Eaglets, when they successfully defended their FIFA U-17 World Cup title in Chile in 2015.
Both officials are expected to join the squad as the Olympic Eagles resume camping in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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Olympic Eagles vs DR Congo
Nigeria will face DR Congo in the first leg at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13, before hosting the return leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo four days later.
The two-legged encounter is crucial to Nigeria’s quest to secure qualification for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
Busari’s appointment has also attracted congratulatory messages from colleagues and associates, who have wished him success in his new role with the national team.
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