NFF appoints Udofia, Busari to Olympic Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Prince Sunday Udofia as Team Coordinator and veteran sports journalist Niyi Busari as Media Officer of the Olympic Eagles ahead of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The appointments come ahead of the two-legged encounter scheduled for November, with Nigeria set to begin preparations at a training camp in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Sunday, October 25.

Udofia will oversee the team’s coordination, while Busari will handle media relations and communications during the squad’s preparations and qualifying fixtures.

Udofia returns with World Cup experience

Udofia previously served as Team Coordinator of the Golden Eaglets during Nigeria’s triumphant campaign at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

Nigeria defeated Mali 2-0 in the final to claim the title for a fifth time, with Udofia part of the team’s administrative structure during the campaign.

His appointment to the Olympic Eagles will see him return to the national team setup, where he will oversee coordination and administrative arrangements ahead of the qualifiers.

Busari takes charge of media duties

Busari, who owns the online sports publication BSN Sports, brings experience in Nigerian football coverage to his new role.

He will manage media relations and communications for the Olympic Eagles, serving as a link between the team and journalists throughout the qualifying campaign.

Both appointees are expected to join the squad as preparations begin in Ijebu-Ode.

Olympic Eagles face November double-header

Nigeria will travel to Lubumbashi for the first leg against DR Congo at the TP Mazembe Stadium on Friday, November 13.

The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State.

The two matches will determine which side progresses in the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition.

The Olympic Eagles will begin preparations ahead of the first leg before returning to Nigeria for the decisive second encounter.

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