It is said that every football team has a 12th player on the field of play and that is largely directed to the supporters in the stands.
Nigeria supporters are so organized that it has become an association across the world. The Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club is one of the kind now in Nigeria.
In so doing, the President, Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi has said that it’s a thing of joy to be recognized by the Confederation Of African Football, CAF. As a club meant for supporters, it’s a great development to be recognized, not only in the national and international front but also among football governing bodies.
In an interview in a Nigerian Football WhatsApp forum, Abayomi let use know through “Let’s Gist Naija”, that the club is delighted with the Confederation of Africa Football recognition while also targeting the FIFA recognition.
“It’s a thing of joy to be recognized by CAF and I thank my media team and everyone for their support. It shows we’re working hard”, Abayomi said. We’re pace setters. we would soon be recognized by FIFA and hopefully our hard work won’t stop”, Abayomi concluded.
The famous Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club secretariat is situated in Surulere, Lagos. The ANFSC is committed to ensuring that Nigeria gets the maximum support at international events. The NGO is well recognized by Football stakeholders all over the world.