Coming quickly on the heels of his election as the Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Dr. Fouad Oki, has congratulated the Flying Eagles over its 2-0 win over Italy at the ongoing U20 World Cup in Argentina.
“I want to say a big thank you and congratulations to our darling Flying Eagles on the victory over Italy. It’s certainly, a sweet coincidence that this very important win is coming on the day of my election as the Chairman of Lagos FA,” Oki said.
“I implore our boys to improve upon their performances in the tournament and go for the ultimate prize,” he added.
The highly regarded administrator reassured football lovers and potential investors that his newly elected board of the State FA would work assiduously with all stakeholders to revive the fortunes of football in Lagos state.
Lagos Panorama recently report that Fouad Oki raised hope on Homeless World Cup in Nigeria after he was appointed a Patron of TEAM NIGERIA for the Homeless World Cup.
At a keenly contested election on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, Oki defeated the former acting Chairman, Tade Azeez with a landslide margin of 13 votes to one.
Fouad Oki will replace the outgoing chairman barrister Seyi Akinwumi.
Gafar Olawale Liameed also emerged as the Vice Chairman of the Lagos FA. The CEO of 36 Lions FC of Lagos defeated Dotun Coker by 10 votes to 4 votes.
In his post-election and acceptance speech, Oki expressed appreciation for the love and support given to him.
“I assure you all that we’ll take football in the state to greater heights but of course, I’ll need the support and cooperation of all,”.
Congratulatory messages have been pouring for the new FA Chairman. Prince Sulaiman Gbadamosi, son of the Onigando of Igandò, described the election of Oki as a welcome development.
“He’s well-versed and intelligent. I believe he’s going to be a round peg in a round hole and I believe in his ability and capacity to improve football administration in Lagos State,” he said
