# National Sports Commission disputes Peter Obi's airport account

> NSC chairman says Peter Obi's Flamingos airport story is inaccurate.
- Title: National Sports Commission disputes Peter Obi's airport…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: national sports commission, peter obi, flamingos, abuja airport, nigeria football federation, u-17 women's world cup, shehu dikko, campaign face caps, political controversy, airport incident, nigerian football, flamingos u-17 women
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/924137-national-sports-commission-disputes-peter-obis-account-of-flamingos-airport-experience.html
- Author: Tunde Eludini
- Published: 2026-11-10T14:26:17+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: national sports commission, peter obi, flamingos, abuja airport, nigeria football federation, u-17 women's world cup, shehu dikko, campaign face caps, political controversy, airport incident, nigerian football, flamingos u-17 women
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.