Monday, February 17th 2025

LAGOS FA DISMISS LSFCA FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT AND INSUBORDINATION


LAGOS FA DISMISS LSFCA FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT AND INSUBORDINATION
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I have decided to respond swiftly to this development which has the semblance of what happened in Nasarawa State sometimes ago.

Without mincing words, the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), is the body vested with Football Administration in the State. Lagos State Football Coaches Association (LSFCA) is an affiliate and member of the Football Congress in Lagos State.

With the reasons adduced by the Lagos State Football Association, I see a situation where Ignorance or Lack of Knowledge has played a major role in what is evolving. Interestingly, the issue in contention is commendable. I am talking about Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Institute for Sports (NIS). I applaud the effort of LSFA and the LSFCA. Why are they fighting instead of working together to strengthen this initiative? It is puzzling. I am finding it difficult to understand.

I expected the Lagos State Football Association Chairman to call the LSFCA Leadership to inform them about this project which has direct bearing on the Coaches. The LSFCA will have to reason to say no to the gesture because it is for the growth of Football.   If there was previous interaction that was turned down by the LSFCA, I expected the LSFA to follow procedure by issuing a query to the Leadership of LSFCA for insubordination or any other reasons as contained in the Statutes. The Chairman or whoever is insubordinate will be required to explain.

Let me not dwell too long on one segment of this issue. The letter of dismissal issued to the Lagos State Football Coaches Association (LSFCA) from my understanding affects all members of the Association. The Coaches are to stay away from their Clubs. Coaches from Lagos State aspiring to participate in the revived NFF CAF B License course coming up soon are exempted. Is it the LSFCA Executive that has been dismissed or entire members of the Association? There is need for further clarification, please.

Let me also make it clear that certain actions may be seen as impunity especially when an elected Executive is dissolved, dismissed, suspended or sacked with a letter that is not seen as complete in its content. Even regimental bodies have procedures in handling problems.

Let me also remind the LSFA that, not too long ago, they went through a crisis that consumed the former Chairman. Hajji Gafar Liameed was unanimously approved to occupy the position of Chairman, LSFA. He must manage crisis effectively and efficiently too especially that it affects the major stakeholders who are directly linked to the players. In addition Coaches should be handled with respect. They shouldn't be treated with ignominy. Coaches must show responsibility and respect authority.

In conclusion, I really don't see why there is disagreement. The LSFCA can never be bigger than LSFA. The issue that attracted this crisis is for the development of Football in Lagos State. So, why una dey fight? E be like say something dey wey we no sabi.

The earlier this unnecessary "wahala" is resolved, the better it will be for Lagos State Football.

Take these my few words of admonition.

 I am Spectator.

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