 In sports news, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club has picked Senator Anthony Adefuie as the national patron of its club to lead, advise and support the association. This honour came at the backdrop of Senator Adefuie's contribution to the development of grassroot sports in Nigeria. The ceremony of this recognition which took place in Lagos had the supporters and loved ones of Senator Adefuie around. Our correspondent Paul George was there. It was a colourful moment as the Nigeria Football Supporters Club played their musical instruments, sang and danced to celebrate the acceptance of one of Nigeria's elder state men, Senator Anthony Adefuie as the club's grand patron. Adonning the Nigeria's national team's green and white regalia, a face, cap and muffler around his neck, Senator Adefuie appreciated the club's national chairman for the recognition. The Olugbo of Lagos excitedly shared his experience as a football fan. I'm happy that it's a means of recognition by the youth, by everybody, that we will always be there for them. Senator Adefuie, who is also a member of Lagos State Governor's Advisory Council, while recounting his time when he represented the country as an athlete, used the opportunity to advise the handlers of Nigeria's football to always hire a grade A coach if the country must get back to winning ways. When I was young, the only game I wasn't doing very well is football. I was doing better in sprinting, but I represented Nigeria in Kungu Brazzaville, running 880, 440. I also represented Nigeria in swimming. We used to have all those claimants, west route, west route, and so on and so forth. We won all our matches. The old world recognized us, if the coach is not right, forget it, bring all our international players back. They won't win any. The national chairman, Nigeria Football Supporters Club Reverend Dr. Sam Ikeya, praised the Olugbo of Lagos. He appreciates him for his unwavering support of sport. He, however, expressed confidence that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will lift the trophy at the African Cup of Nations with the association's support. We must have to follow your, I mean, our precedent, your profile, and to see what you have contributed as far as the nation is concerned. You don't follow somebody that cannot deliver. We have this confidence that with us behind them that come to the Nations Cup. No matter what the disappointment you have received so far, you know that is Nigeria's style. When we get to the Nations Cup, it will be a different ball game. I cannot assure you that Nigeria will not be disappointed that our darling Super Eagles and with the support of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club will perform and deliver. As the Super Eagles begin their quest in this year's Afghan, millions of Nigerians both home and abroad are hopeful for victory. Paul George, Plus TV News. Until you get notified about fresh news updates.