The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN) FCT chapter congratulates the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau for his victory at the polls in Benin City, Edo State.

The Zamfara-born administrator defeated 10 others to emerge the new President of the NFF.

FCT SWAN also congratulates all the newly-elected board members of the NFF who emerged victorious in their elections.

Chairman of the Association, Mr. Bunmi Haruna said, "Congratulations to our new NFF president and all the elected executive members of the board. Your victory came when we are celebrating our 62nd Independent Celebration, that is a sign of good things to come.

"However, you deserve the position because you have paid your dues. We have no doubt that you will do well. We urge you to run an all inclusive government, work towards ending the crisis rocking the beautiful game and make development your priority.

"We also urge you to immediately set the ball rolling and take football to another height where the national teams will not only be ranked amongst the best in the world but also win laurels.

"We also congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, all the executive members and Nigerians across the world on the 62nd Independent Celebration of Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau replaces Mr. Amaju Pinnick as the 40th president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.