The Chairman of Dino Sporting Club, Samuel Colombus, has attributed the decline in Nigerian football to lack of investment and poor management.

In a recent interview, Colombia emphasized the need for reform and private investment to revitalize Nigerian football.

Omamofe’s call highlights the urgent need for reforms in Nigerian football, both at the national and grassroots levels, as the country seeks to reclaim its place among Africa’s footballing giants.

Omamofe also raised concerns about Nigerian club football, highlighting its struggles on the continental stage.

“He pointed out that only Enyimba made it to the group phase of the CAF Confederation Cup this season. However, the team sits at the bottom of their group with no wins in three matches and faces the risk of early elimination. This failure could reduce Nigeria’s continental slots from four to two for the next season.

“The government and the NFF have deviated from the structures that once sustained Nigerian football,” Omamofe added.

“We need competitions to groom players and coaches, like the Principals Cup, the Ajegunle Mock Nations Cup, and other grassroots football programs. I have always said grassroots football is the solution to Nigeria’s football challenges.”

He stressed the need for private sector involvement, lamenting the dominance of state-owned clubs in Nigeria’s domestic leagues.

“In the last 20 years, we have mainly had state-owned clubs in the Nigerian leagues. I always commend Hon. Kunle Soname for his contributions to Nigerian football. Football is a multi-billion-dollar business, and we need to encourage more private investors to come into the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL),” Omamofe concluded