As the battle to ‘retrieve’ Nigeria football from the hands of the current board ranges on, FIFA trained Facility expert, Ebi Egbe, says there is the need to expand the electoral college of the NFF for a better result.

The Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF has been under fire following the freefall of the various national teams.

Egbe, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Management Company, told The Guardian on Friday that there is the need to discontinue with a narrow electoral system in the NFF.

“Are we really saying that the future of Nigerian football should continue to be determined by such a narrow electoral structure controlled by the NFF hierarchy?,” Egbe queried.

“With a country of over 200 million people, millions of football stakeholders, thousands of clubs, players, coaches, referees, administrators, former internationals and football professionals, it is time to ask whether the present NFF electoral system provides sufficient representation.

“The ongoing court cases and controversies surrounding the present NFF board should not simply be treated as another political battle. They should be an opportunity to address the fundamental problem of representation and governance in Nigerian football,” he said.

According to Egbe, what Nigerians are asking for is to expand the electoral college and stop interfering in State FA elections.

“There is the need to bring more legitimate stakeholders into the process. Give football professionals, clubs, players, former internationals, coaches and other recognised stakeholders a meaningful voice.

“This is not about targeting any individual. It is about transparency, inclusiveness, credibility and a genuinely representative Nigerian Football Federation.

Nigerian football needs a fresh start,” he stated.