The African Cup of Nations is upon us again, this time Cote d’Ivoire, the two-time winners, are the hosts. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up to browbeat their way to the final and probably win the trophy, not because of the strength of their preparation, quality friendly matches, pedigree of coaching crew, but more because of the providence nature bestowed on us as a country by having a few top class players in the mould of Victor Osimhen and the rave of the German League, Victor Boniface, of Bayer Leverkusen.

But winning the Africa Cup of Nations or indeed major football tournaments goes beyond the quality of players and coaches, it also tasks each country’s football administration cascading from the Sports Minister: his drive, persona, charisma, and his hold at the president’s office down to the aura of the Football Federation President to the tactical depth of the coaching

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