From Premium Times Nigeria · Tunde Eludini · · 2m
National Sports Commission disputes Peter Obi's airport account
NSC chairman says Peter Obi's Flamingos airport story is inaccurate.
In brief
NSC chairman says Peter Obi's Flamingos airport story is inaccurate. NSC chairman Shehu Dikko says Peter Obi's claim that NFF officials blocked him from greeting Flamingos at Abuja airport is false, as he was never near the team. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
NSC disputes Peter Obi's airport story
National Sports Commission says Peter Obi's account of Flamingos airport experience is inaccurate.
NSC chairman Shehu Dikko explains
NSC chairman Shehu Dikko says officials declined unscheduled request for Peter Obi to meet Flamingos players.
Flamingos arrived early morning
Flamingos arrived at Abuja airport international terminal at 5:30 a.m. on Air Maroc flight.
Players welcomed by crowd
Passengers and Nigerians welcomed Flamingos players, took photos, danced and shook hands.
Obi claims job risk
Peter Obi said NFF officials would lose jobs if they let him greet Flamingos players.
NSC says no job risk
NSC chairman says no evidence job risk existed for NFF officials.
Obi's airport location claim
Peter Obi claimed he was at airport to board flight to Enugu from domestic terminal.
NSC says Obi never near team
NSC chairman says Peter Obi was never captured near Flamingos team or international airport.
2025 Uyo incident disputed
NSC chairman disputes Peter Obi's account of Super Eagles after 2025 World Cup qualifier.
NSC defends players' welfare
NSC says Flamingos are minors with safeguarding responsibilities.
NSC urges apology
NSC chairman urges Peter Obi to apologize to Flamingos players.
Flamingos win U-17 Women's World Cup
Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 to win first African nation U-17 Women's World Cup.
Flamingos' tournament path
Flamingos recovered from 2-1 loss to Poland to win six consecutive matches.
NSC says victory should unite
NSC chairman says Flamingos victory should strengthen national unity, not political division.
Obi's political claim
Peter Obi said airport incident shows growing political hostility in Nigeria.
NSC says no political controversy
NSC chairman says Peter Obi turned unscheduled request into political controversy.
The main idea
NSC chairman Shehu Dikko says Peter Obi's claim that NFF officials blocked him from greeting Flamingos at Abuja airport is false, as he was never near the team.
