Another Private FC in the NNL

[oyek]

Mmobuosi Unveils New NNL Club,1472 Fc, In Surulere
New Telegraph Admin November 5, 2023
2 minute read

A new football club, 1472 FC, was officially unveiled to the public in Lagos on Saturday with the owners promising to use it as a platform to further engage youths in football and entertainment. The club will be competing in the second tier, Nigeria National League (NNL) which is expected to kick off in November this year.

At the unveiling, 1472 FC CEO, Dr Segun Sanni, revealed that the club have their base in Surulere but will play their home matches in the NNL at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan in Lagos pending the completion of renovation at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere. “We will be playing our home match- es at the Onikan Stadium but will return to Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere which is our base,” said Sanni.

On the choice of club name, 1472 FC, Sanni explained that it was coined from the year when Portuguese explorer Rui de Sequeira landed in Lagos and named the area near city, Lagos or Lago de Curamo, meaning Lake of Curamo. “We’ve named the club so because a Portuguese explorer gave Lagos that name that year and we feel it is fitting to do so,” he said.


1472 FC have a feeder (youth team) and are working on putting in place a women’s team, according to Sanni. The club have plans to also take off with their academy in January of 2024. Influential persons in Surulere like Actor turned Politician and Lagos House of Assembly member, Honourable Desmond Elliott, Honourable Abiodun Orekoya and Surulere local government chairman, Sulaiman Bamidele Yusuf offered their support for the take-off of 1472 FC.

Elliot said: “It is a good time to have a football club in 1472 FC in Surulere. From inception we have been involved with the plan and it is good to see it come to reality. The club will be ran professionally from management to players.” Orekoya said the vision to set the club up in Surulere is good as the town is “home of football in Nigeria.”

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[oyek]

Here's their website: https://1472fc.com/
Hopefully they'll be around for long and get to the NPFL.

[Enugu II]

This is an organic start to a positive change. The question is how far will it last? The top is still dominated by state entities and as long as that us the case it forces the NFF to make rules that make little sense for business. Yet, what is needed is to get rid of state owned clubs to help local league football to thrive. For starters, a nationwide league makes little sense given travel distances and poor roads but yet state entities insist on it. An all private league will not allow such a league given its negative impact on business.

[oyek]

Most state-owned clubs are used for political gains by the state governments, making it difficult for them to relinquish control of these clubs.

[wanaj0]

Most state-owned clubs are used for political gains by the state governments, making it difficult for them to relinquish control of these clubs.

State government had to bail out private clubs!

State ownership is not what is stopping private clubs.

[Sunset]

This is an organic start to a positive change. The question is how far will it last? The top is still dominated by state entities and as long as that us the case it forces the NFF to make rules that make little sense for business. Yet, what is needed is to get rid of state owned clubs to help local league football to thrive. For starters, a nationwide league makes little sense given travel distances and poor roads but yet state entities insist on it. An all private league will not allow such a league given its negative impact on business.

Organic but a newly founded club starts off in the 2nd highest division in the country? Organic is the last word I’d use to describe this but it seems like you obsession with private clubs is blinding you from these facts

[Gotti]

Here's their website: https://1472fc.com/
Hopefully they'll be around for long and get to the NPFL.

Wishing them the best…
Bug that Tingo dude (Dozi, who tried to buy Sheffield Utd) gives me pause.

[Gotti]

Most state-owned clubs are used for political gains by the state governments, making it difficult for them to relinquish control of these clubs.

State government had to bail out private clubs!

State ownership is not what is stopping private clubs.

[Enugu II]

This is an organic start to a positive change. The question is how far will it last? The top is still dominated by state entities and as long as that us the case it forces the NFF to make rules that make little sense for business. Yet, what is needed is to get rid of state owned clubs to help local league football to thrive. For starters, a nationwide league makes little sense given travel distances and poor roads but yet state entities insist on it. An all private league will not allow such a league given its negative impact on business.

Organic but a newly founded club starts off in the 2nd highest division in the country? Organic is the last word I’d use to describe this but it seems like you obsession with private clubs is blinding you from these facts

Organic, in the sense, that the clubs are gaining access via promotion and not necessarily being- converted from state entities to private ones. That is what I am referring to. Of course, I am partial to the fact that I want the premier division to be loaded up with privately-owned clubs. On that, I am unequivocally partial.

[Sunset]

This is an organic start to a positive change. The question is how far will it last? The top is still dominated by state entities and as long as that us the case it forces the NFF to make rules that make little sense for business. Yet, what is needed is to get rid of state owned clubs to help local league football to thrive. For starters, a nationwide league makes little sense given travel distances and poor roads but yet state entities insist on it. An all private league will not allow such a league given its negative impact on business.

Organic but a newly founded club starts off in the 2nd highest division in the country? Organic is the last word I’d use to describe this but it seems like you obsession with private clubs is blinding you from these facts

Organic, in the sense, that the clubs are gaining access via promotion and not necessarily being- converted from state entities to private ones. That is what I am referring to. Of course, I am partial to the fact that I want the premier division to be loaded up with privately-owned clubs. On that, I am unequivocally partial.

That's exactly what it appears to be, as this clubs existence can be dated back to September this year where they were announced to be competing in the NNL this season, they weren't promoted from the NLO like Beyond Limits (Remo Stars U19), which means they bought the slot which shows there isn't much of a long term plan. They probably just want to piggyback on what Sporting Lagos achieved which i'm not mad about.

[Agbako]

Why Ebiede FC still longing in the same division since after forming? Or Churchill - Oliseh go say he do not have money?
With the Euro connections and owning a club in Denmark for the past 10 yrs?

Abeg whats up with the Club? By now. I don think say na dem go deh control Naija Football n League. Bobo don build a very nice Stadium self.

Any enlightement? why dis stagnant?

[Enugu II]

Why Ebiede FC still longing in the same division since after forming? Or Churchill - Oliseh go say he do not have money?
With the Euro connections and owning a club in Denmark for the past 10 yrs?

Abeg whats up with the Club? By now. I don think say na dem go deh control Naija Football n League. Bobo don build a very nice Stadium self.

Any enlightement? why dis stagnant?

Agbako

Someone previously addressed this on CE. He isn't interested because of heavy costs and lack of business focus at NPFL level.

[Sunset]

Why Ebiede FC still longing in the same division since after forming? Or Churchill - Oliseh go say he do not have money?
With the Euro connections and owning a club in Denmark for the past 10 yrs?

Abeg whats up with the Club? By now. I don think say na dem go deh control Naija Football n League. Bobo don build a very nice Stadium self.

Any enlightement? why dis stagnant?

To put it simple he's content with running an Academy rather than a professionally run club, as they have recently been relegated to the 3rd division. And their deal with Midtjylland is more of a first dibs on their best talents than any partnership that would yield any long term benefits. Very different to how the likes of Remo Stars (with Feirense) and Sporting Lagos (with Aarhus Fremad) share the same owners.

[Sunset]

1472 FC Expelled from 2024/25 NNL Season: Lagos FA Reacts, Urges Financial Reform
https://www.awijare.com/2025/05/01/1472 ... -reaction/
Lagos State FA calls for urgent financial reforms after 1472 FC’s expulsion from the Nigeria National League due to repeated match absences.
Akeem Busari Akeem Busari 4 days ago 1 minute read



1472 Football Club official logo displayed on a plain background 1472 FC logo — the Lagos-based club expelled from the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season
The management of the Nigeria National League (NNL), on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of the Lagos-based NNL side, 1472 football club, from the 2024/2025 season. The team was expelled after missing three matches in the ongoing season.

And following the unfortunate situation, the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), has reacted quickly to the matter, which it described as painful and unfortunate.

In a statement signed by the Lagos FA Chairman, Hajji Gafar Liameed, it calls the expulsion of the team and the decision of the NNL regrettable and a big lesson to other teams to ensure financial stability before they dabble in the football business.

Read Also: Referees’ Family United in Grief: NRA President Leads Delegation to Mourn Late Otunba Tade Azee

“Recently the LSFA held a meeting with football stakeholders and potential investors, where we advised and suggested a consensual funding plan called ‘Football Clubs Indemnity Account’,” he disclosed.

“We advised clubs to make the deposits to the FA for their full season’s financial stability. Having a healthy account balance with the FA will provide them with financial flexibility, which will cover operational expenses, game day funds, and player and staff salaries.

“If that has been done before the season, no club would be expelled from any of the leagues. We shall revisit the proposed financial plans and hope the clubs embrace the idea for their development and sporting benefits,” he added.

[aruako1]

1472 FC Expelled from 2024/25 NNL Season: Lagos FA Reacts, Urges Financial Reform
https://www.awijare.com/2025/05/01/1472 ... -reaction/
Lagos State FA calls for urgent financial reforms after 1472 FC’s expulsion from the Nigeria National League due to repeated match absences.
Akeem Busari Akeem Busari 4 days ago 1 minute read



1472 Football Club official logo displayed on a plain background 1472 FC logo — the Lagos-based club expelled from the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season
The management of the Nigeria National League (NNL), on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of the Lagos-based NNL side, 1472 football club, from the 2024/2025 season. The team was expelled after missing three matches in the ongoing season.

And following the unfortunate situation, the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), has reacted quickly to the matter, which it described as painful and unfortunate.

In a statement signed by the Lagos FA Chairman, Hajji Gafar Liameed, it calls the expulsion of the team and the decision of the NNL regrettable and a big lesson to other teams to ensure financial stability before they dabble in the football business.

Read Also: Referees’ Family United in Grief: NRA President Leads Delegation to Mourn Late Otunba Tade Azee

“Recently the LSFA held a meeting with football stakeholders and potential investors, where we advised and suggested a consensual funding plan called ‘Football Clubs Indemnity Account’,” he disclosed.

“We advised clubs to make the deposits to the FA for their full season’s financial stability. Having a healthy account balance with the FA will provide them with financial flexibility, which will cover operational expenses, game day funds, and player and staff salaries.

“If that has been done before the season, no club would be expelled from any of the leagues. We shall revisit the proposed financial plans and hope the clubs embrace the idea for their development and sporting benefits,” he added.

It is about competence, not the mode of ownership. The likes of Remo Stars, Ikorodu and Sporting Lagos have showed what competent leadership can achieve.

[wiseone]

I have always advocated regionalising the NPFL into zones (like the NFL). The regional league winners can then face each other in play-offs at the end of the season - culminating in a "Superbowl" style final to determine the national champion.

This is an organic start to a positive change. The question is how far will it last? The top is still dominated by state entities and as long as that us the case it forces the NFF to make rules that make little sense for business. Yet, what is needed is to get rid of state owned clubs to help local league football to thrive. For starters, a nationwide league makes little sense given travel distances and poor roads but yet state entities insist on it. An all private league will not allow such a league given its negative impact on business.

[1naija]

There are major poor roads within a state, talkless regions. There are some (at least, used to be) really really bad section of Douglas road in Owerri. The Federal road between Eleme Junction and Onne Seaport junction in Rivers State is one of the worst roads in Africa in the world.

I have always advocated regionalising the NPFL into zones (like the NFL). The regional league winners can then face each other in play-offs at the end of the season - culminating in a "Superbowl" style final to determine the national champion.

This is an organic start to a positive change. The question is how far will it last? The top is still dominated by state entities and as long as that us the case it forces the NFF to make rules that make little sense for business. Yet, what is needed is to get rid of state owned clubs to help local league football to thrive. For starters, a nationwide league makes little sense given travel distances and poor roads but yet state entities insist on it. An all private league will not allow such a league given its negative impact on business.