Comments for Mathematical 7 http://mathematical7.com To instigate, contribute to and promote the development of youths in Nigeria using the power of Sports Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:32:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on The NFF Elections - My final thoughts! by Kelvin http://mathematical7.com/the-nff-elections-my-final-thoughts/#comment-5368 Kelvin Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:42:08 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=895#comment-5368 It is heart-warming that you have chosen to rise up to the challenge and even sacrifice for the cause. I find most interesting the details of your petition against FIFA - those arguments are spot on. I happen to have a masters degree in sports law, and when i returned to Nigeria fairly recently I wrote to the NFF offering to assist with restructuring our football statutes, which are in vacuum and/or defective, post decree 101 (not like that decree was any good itself). However, they never replied. Based on my proficiency, I know that a perfect jump-start for our football development would be the court! There is even every possibility of questioning the validity of the entire NFF body! If only we could steal some wisdom from the Kenya experience. Then the government has a role to play as well, whether FIFA likes it or not. A part of me wanted the self-imposed 2-year ban to stay for certain reasons. From the Belgian court's decision in a case involving Bosman, to the Taylor report, Football Task Force, in England, the role of the courts and government, if properly channeled could have very efficient impact on sports administration and development. Anyway, I can only wish you the best and offer to be of help if needed. It is heart-warming that you have chosen to rise up to the challenge and even sacrifice for the cause. I find most interesting the details of your petition against FIFA - those arguments are spot on.
I happen to have a masters degree in sports law, and when i returned to Nigeria fairly recently I wrote to the NFF offering to assist with restructuring our football statutes, which are in vacuum and/or defective, post decree 101 (not like that decree was any good itself). However, they never replied.
Based on my proficiency, I know that a perfect jump-start for our football development would be the court! There is even every possibility of questioning the validity of the entire NFF body! If only we could steal some wisdom from the Kenya experience. Then the government has a role to play as well, whether FIFA likes it or not. A part of me wanted the self-imposed 2-year ban to stay for certain reasons. From the Belgian court’s decision in a case involving Bosman, to the Taylor report, Football Task Force, in England, the role of the courts and government, if properly channeled could have very efficient impact on sports administration and development.
Anyway, I can only wish you the best and offer to be of help if needed.

]]> Comment on The labour of our heroes past, must never be in vain! by Dayo Oke http://mathematical7.com/the-labour-of-our-heroes-past-must-never-be-in-vain/#comment-5363 Dayo Oke Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:40:30 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/the-labour-of-our-heroes-past-must-never-be-in-vain/#comment-5363 Big Seg, God Bless you sir! I have always deplored the fact that after all the things we have accomplised as a football nation we still do not have a Hall of Fame established in order to remember all these Heroes you have mentioned. This is something i have long wanted to champion. It is sad that those charged with piloting our football have not the will nor vision to remember the past. People with no sense of History can never strive to create History. Big Seg,
God Bless you sir!
I have always deplored the fact that after all the things we have accomplised as a football nation we still do not have a Hall of Fame established in order to remember all these Heroes you have mentioned. This is something i have long wanted to champion. It is sad that those charged with piloting our football have not the will nor vision to remember the past. People with no sense of History can never strive to create History.

]]> Comment on The NFF Elections - My final thoughts! by Bolaji http://mathematical7.com/the-nff-elections-my-final-thoughts/#comment-5358 Bolaji Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:02:32 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=895#comment-5358 Mathematical7, you are a breathe of fresh air in the current messy situation we refer to as "Nigeria". I am proud of you and glad to hear a very intelligent patriot who has decided to fight corruption by all means when the rest of the so called "elders" have decided to either stop fighting or simply join the bad gang. With determination and persistent, you will surely smile and all we soccer mad Nigerians will honour you for changing the corrupted face of Nigerian football. Nigeria needs an intelligent head in every sector and if only Nigeria could have a leader like yourself in every sector, the world powers will bow at our feet. I will urge you to continue the fight by reminding you of a song by another freedom fighter, Bob Marley: " Stand up, Get Up, Stand up for you right! Get Up, Stand Up, Don't give up the fight! One Love! Mathematical7, you are a breathe of fresh air in the current messy situation we refer to as “Nigeria”. I am proud of you and glad to hear a very intelligent patriot who has decided to fight corruption by all means when the rest of the so called “elders” have decided to either stop fighting or simply join the bad gang.

With determination and persistent, you will surely smile and all we soccer mad Nigerians will honour you for changing the corrupted face of Nigerian football.
Nigeria needs an intelligent head in every sector and if only Nigeria could have a leader like yourself in every sector, the world powers will bow at our feet.

I will urge you to continue the fight by reminding you of a song by another freedom fighter, Bob Marley: ” Stand up, Get Up, Stand up for you right! Get Up, Stand Up, Don’t give up the fight!

One Love!

]]> Comment on The NFF Elections - My final thoughts! by Sadiq Abdullahi http://mathematical7.com/the-nff-elections-my-final-thoughts/#comment-5340 Sadiq Abdullahi Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:13:27 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=895#comment-5340 The path to reconstruction and rebuilding Nigerian football and indeed all sports in Nigeria will be rocky. In America, after the American Civil War in 1860, blacks gained their freedom through the "Civil Rights" Amendments to the U.S. Constitutions. The 13th , 14th, and 15th Amendments paved the way for the Civil Rights movement successes of the 1950s and 1960s with several federal legislations including the landmark "Civil Rights of 1964." Women in America achieved political rights in 1920, paving the way for many women in key positions in all spheres of government including private sectors. I can go on and on. The Nigerian situation is unique and complex. Until we have an educated citizenry and a committed individuals to stay the course, we should expect the transformation of football administration to be slow and frustrating. I am with you on this one because America, not Nigeria has given everything and has redefined my being. My parents and relatives died during the Nigerian Civil War. Finally, remember your words to me last year, that it is serendipity." The judiciary will play its rule and the legislative imperatus will sustain our efforts. The path to reconstruction and rebuilding Nigerian football and indeed all sports in Nigeria will be rocky. In America, after the American Civil War in 1860, blacks gained their freedom through the “Civil Rights” Amendments to the U.S. Constitutions. The 13th , 14th, and 15th Amendments paved the way for the Civil Rights movement successes of the 1950s and 1960s with several federal legislations including the landmark “Civil Rights of 1964.” Women in America achieved political rights in 1920, paving the way for many women in key positions in all spheres of government including private sectors.

I can go on and on. The Nigerian situation is unique and complex. Until we have an educated citizenry and a committed individuals to stay the course, we should expect the transformation of football administration to be slow and frustrating. I am with you on this one because America, not Nigeria has given everything and has redefined my being. My parents and relatives died during the Nigerian Civil War. Finally, remember your words to me last year, that it is serendipity.” The judiciary will play its rule and the legislative imperatus will sustain our efforts.

]]> Comment on Between Etim Esin and Jay Jay Okocha – an unwanted distraction! by leo http://mathematical7.com/between-etim-esin-and-jay-jay-okocha-%e2%80%93-an-unwanted-distraction/#comment-5314 leo Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:24:45 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=188#comment-5314 Segun, you are always a football model, i admire you alot. But to be honest, whatever the case should be, i blame this absolute rubbish to our government because of insecurity. How many big time footballers carry body guards... I was in the same club with Zidane last month in Madrid, he was flexible, no body guard but his security was assured probably b/c of CCTV....Who's the poor and hungry looking touts that serves as Okocha's body guard to defamate etim's wife...that's where the story looks so pathetic....Anyway what is an Iphone for christ sake, even if Etim stole the phone, can't okocha block his contacts and the phone, i mean with I phone it's easy once you ring apple...I love okocha's football tactics but to be honest, he's the least civilised guy i have ever seen in my life...I live in England, go and see where he hang out in england...in a bush place call adlingnton, near bolton lancashire... He should be advised to mature and be civilised... He has no reason to insult not even etim but his wife. because of I phone, c'mon guys this is purely pathetic... Segun, you are always a football model, i admire you alot. But to be honest, whatever the case should be, i blame this absolute rubbish to our government because of insecurity.

How many big time footballers carry body guards… I was in the same club with Zidane last month in Madrid, he was flexible, no body guard but his security was assured probably b/c of CCTV….Who’s the poor and hungry looking touts that serves as Okocha’s body guard to defamate etim’s wife…that’s where the story looks so pathetic….Anyway what is an Iphone for christ sake, even if Etim stole the phone, can’t okocha block his contacts and the phone, i mean with I phone it’s easy once you ring apple…I love okocha’s football tactics but to be honest, he’s the least civilised guy i have ever seen in my life…I live in England, go and see where he hang out in england…in a bush place call adlingnton, near bolton lancashire… He should be advised to mature and be civilised… He has no reason to insult not even etim but his wife. because of I phone, c’mon guys this is purely pathetic…

]]> Comment on The labour of our heroes past, must never be in vain! by Sadiq Abdullahi http://mathematical7.com/the-labour-of-our-heroes-past-must-never-be-in-vain/#comment-5297 Sadiq Abdullahi Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:36:47 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/the-labour-of-our-heroes-past-must-never-be-in-vain/#comment-5297 Indeed, we need individuals with a vision to transform football and other sports administration in Nigeria. These individuals are there and must be discovered and given a chance to lead. Effective leadership and good governance are urgently needed. Effective leadership and good governance are at the core any transformational or visionary leadership endeavor. To transform football or any sports, and indeed, Nigeria, selfless individuals who are committed to justice and progress. Transformational leadership is an approach to leadership that has gained popularity around the world in the 21st century. It is a process that involves a great deal of influence and inspiration. It is also the process whereby a leader engages with others to accomplish more than what is expected of them, and in the process, creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and others. Transformational leaders are transactional and visionary leaders who understand the history of their organizations, the current reality and situation, and have a clear vision of the future. The current reality and situation necessitate a change in thinking and a change in direction. Thank you for the historical context. We need it. Indeed, we need individuals with a vision to transform football and other sports administration in Nigeria. These individuals are there and must be discovered and given a chance to lead. Effective leadership and good governance are urgently needed. Effective leadership and good governance are at the core any transformational or visionary leadership endeavor. To transform football or any sports, and indeed, Nigeria, selfless individuals who are committed to justice and progress. Transformational leadership is an approach to leadership that has gained popularity around the world in the 21st century. It is a process that involves a great deal of influence and inspiration. It is also the process whereby a leader engages with others to accomplish more than what is expected of them, and in the process, creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and others. Transformational leaders are transactional and visionary leaders who understand the history of their organizations, the current reality and situation, and have a clear vision of the future. The current reality and situation necessitate a change in thinking and a change in direction. Thank you for the historical context. We need it.

]]> Comment on Good bye 2009! by Piese Utilaje http://mathematical7.com/good-bye-2009/#comment-5293 Piese Utilaje Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:34:16 +0000 http://www.mathematical7.com/good-bye-2009/#comment-5293 Im no expert, but I believe you just built an extremely nice place place. You of course know what youre talking about, and I can extremely get behind that. Thanks for becoming so upfront and so truthful. Im no expert, but I believe you just built an extremely nice place place. You of course know what youre talking about, and I can extremely get behind that. Thanks for becoming so upfront and so truthful.

]]> Comment on Who are the Voters at the 2010 NFF Elections! by Sadiq Abdullahi http://mathematical7.com/who-are-the-voters-at-the-2010-nff-elections/#comment-5247 Sadiq Abdullahi Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:12:28 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=883#comment-5247 You have raised several pertinent questions that are at core of procedural and substantive issues. You have also reveal what many people have called the "Nigerian Politics", which is the way we Nigerians decide who gets what, when and how. One of the fundemental Nigerian problems is the problem of policy (statutory) implementation. Procedural issues, therefore, are policy-related matters. The NFF is a public entity. Election everywhere is a political process ( campaigning, lobying, promises etc). I am reminded of the Electoral Vote and Public Vote at the presidential federal level in America. I am also reminded of the concept of "Federalism, the sharing of power among the three branches of goverment (between State FA and NFF). We know how 'Treaties" "Statues" "Bylaws" and "Constitutions" work. These documents are designed to perform specific functions. They are embedded with limitations and prohibitions. The concept of procedural or substantive (due process) has always remained vague to Nigerians. We have made a lot of mistakes in sports administration/management in the past 20 years or more. This new development may be a paradigm shift. Could the old structure be dismantled? Do we have the social and political will and the courage to fight and die for what is just and right? I do.....let's organize for Nigeria! You have raised several pertinent questions that are at core of procedural and substantive issues. You have also reveal what many people have called the “Nigerian Politics”, which is the way we Nigerians decide who gets what, when and how. One of the fundemental Nigerian problems is the problem of policy (statutory) implementation. Procedural issues, therefore, are policy-related matters. The NFF is a public entity. Election everywhere is a political process ( campaigning, lobying, promises etc). I am reminded of the Electoral Vote and Public Vote at the presidential federal level in America. I am also reminded of the concept of “Federalism, the sharing of power among the three branches of goverment (between State FA and NFF). We know how ‘Treaties” “Statues” “Bylaws” and “Constitutions” work. These documents are designed to perform specific functions. They are embedded with limitations and prohibitions. The concept of procedural or substantive (due process) has always remained vague to Nigerians. We have made a lot of mistakes in sports administration/management in the past 20 years or more. This new development may be a paradigm shift. Could the old structure be dismantled? Do we have the social and political will and the courage to fight and die for what is just and right? I do…..let’s organize for Nigeria!

]]> Comment on Time for Change! by Adeyemi http://mathematical7.com/time-for-change/#comment-5242 Adeyemi Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:52:27 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=870#comment-5242 You are doing a great job. Nice work!The points are clear and the objectives are definitive enough for a great future in the world of football in Nigeria.But the problem is that people who can make this change happen are not reading this.Most of us who are reading can actually do nothing about it, not in any way.So, it has become just for reading sake, and that is why personally i get tired reading things like this often. HOW DO WE GET THIS MESSAGE INTO THE BRAIN OF THE PEOPLE WHO CAN MAKE THE CHANGE HAPPEN. You are doing a great job. Nice work!The points are clear and the objectives are definitive enough for a great future in the world of football in Nigeria.But the problem is that people who can make this change happen are not reading this.Most of us who are reading can actually do nothing about it, not in any way.So, it has become just for reading sake, and that is why personally i get tired reading things like this often. HOW DO WE GET THIS MESSAGE INTO THE BRAIN OF THE PEOPLE WHO CAN MAKE THE CHANGE HAPPEN.

]]> Comment on Time for Change! by Sola Adedeji http://mathematical7.com/time-for-change/#comment-5232 Sola Adedeji Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:22:40 +0000 http://mathematical7.com/?p=870#comment-5232 One thing strikes me in Ikpeba's speech, that "administrators have turned their part-time Board assignments into full time jobs and a means of livelihood...." Wholeheartedly, i believe that apart from lack of requisite knowledge needed to administer football, this is the main cancer that has bedevilled football administration in this country. The grab-it-all syndromme of our officials stem from this. Big Sege, i which you well in your aspiration. And i hope that as ex-footballers aspire to lead our football, they too, will not make it their only means of livelihood. One thing strikes me in Ikpeba’s speech, that “administrators have turned their part-time Board assignments into full time jobs and a means of livelihood….” Wholeheartedly, i believe that apart from lack of requisite knowledge needed to administer football, this is the main cancer that has bedevilled football administration in this country. The grab-it-all syndromme of our officials stem from this. Big Sege, i which you well in your aspiration. And i hope that as ex-footballers aspire to lead our football, they too, will not make it their only means of livelihood.

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