The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has extended warm Christmas greetings to the Christian faithful and the entire football community across the state, using the occasion to reflect on a year of collaborative growth and to reinforce the unifying power of sports.
In a formal Christmas message issued on Thursday, December 25, 2025, the association’s Chairman, Hajji Gafar Liameed, conveyed heartfelt felicitations. The message, disseminated by the LSFA Secretary, Vera Jatto Okechukwu, emphasized the dual spirit of the season: celebration and reflection.
“The LSFA recognizes that there are profound reasons to celebrate this season of peace and goodwill,” the statement noted. It went beyond mere seasonal greetings to provide a substantive update on the state of football in Lagos, attributing the documented “growth, peace, and progress” to a year of sustained cooperation.
The association pinpointed this success as a direct result of synergistic partnerships with key stakeholders. Specifically, the LSFA acknowledged the instrumental support from the Lagos State Sports Commission and the visionary leadership of the state government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This context transforms a simple greeting into a report on governance, highlighting how administrative stability and investment are foundational to sporting development at the grassroots and professional levels.
In a thoughtful conclusion, the LSFA’s message elevated its purpose. While praying for a peaceful celebration for all, it urged the football family and citizens to use the period for sober reflection. The association championed the embodiment of the virtues exemplified by Jesus Christ—such as love, sacrifice, and unity—suggesting that these principles are not only central to the festive season but are also essential for fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a harmonious community both on and off the pitch.
This annual gesture by the LSFA, therefore, serves a greater function: it reinforces the social role of a sports governing body, connects athletic endeavor with broader societal values, and strengthens the bond between the association, its players, clubs, fans, and government partners as it looks toward the challenges and opportunities of the new year.
Source: NAN News. Edited by Sandra Umeh.
