Who We Are
About TNFC
The Nigeria Football Conference is Africa's premier annual gathering dedicated to building a sustainable Football Economy.
Our Mission
To create a structured, inclusive, and investment-ready Football Economy in Nigeria by bridging the gap between football administration, private capital, and the passionate communities that sustain the game.
Our Vision
A Nigerian football ecosystem where clubs are self-sustaining businesses, players have structured career paths, and investors have transparent, regulated vehicles to participate in the growth of African football.
What We Stand For
The Football Economy Framework
Economic Growth
Unlock the commercial potential of Nigerian football through structured investment vehicles.
Professionalism
Elevate standards for players, clubs, administrators, and officials across all levels.
Global Integration
Connect Nigeria's football ecosystem to international markets, talent networks, and investors.
Education & Literacy
Equip all stakeholders with financial literacy, career planning, and governance knowledge.
Our Journey
Key Milestones
Founding
TNFC is established in Abuja with a mandate to modernise Nigerian football through structured engagement between government, private sector, and football bodies.
First International Partnerships
TNFC forges relationships with international football stakeholders, bringing global best practices to Nigeria's football economy.
Nigeria Football Fund Concept
The blueprint for the TNFF — a SEC-registered unit trust — is developed, offering the first structured investment vehicle linked to Nigerian football.
Virtual Expansion
TNFC goes digital, extending the annual conference to virtual audiences across Africa and the diaspora.
Record Attendance
Over 300 delegates, 30 speakers, and 200+ virtual attendees at the most successful TNFC to date.
TNFF Launch
Full public launch of the Nigeria Football Fund, enabling institutional and retail investors to participate in the Football Economy.
Our People
Leadership Team
Ahmed Rufai
Founder & Conference Chairman
Former football administrator with over 15 years of experience in sports governance across Nigeria and West Africa.
Chioma Okafor
Director of Investments
CFA charterholder and former investment banker specialising in frontier market sports-linked assets.
Emeka Obi
Head of Football Relations
Ex-NPFL club administrator and NFF representative with deep ties to Nigerian football institutions.
Amina Bello
Director of Operations
Event management specialist with extensive experience running large-scale sporting and corporate conferences.
Our Partners
Official Affiliations
Ready to Be Part of the Change?
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