For Oba Odeniran, the contest is not simply about occupying a position on the NFF Board. Rather than viewing the NFF South-West position as an individual appointment, his approach is centred on making the seat a genuine voice for the football stakeholders across the six South-West states. The agenda is expected to place emphasis on grassroots football development, improved welfare for football stakeholders, stronger youth development structures, referee development, women’s football and increased opportunities for the discovery and development of emerging talents. For supporters of the Oyo FA Chairman, the South-West NFF Board contest represents more than an electoral battle. The former FIFA badged referee brings experience, integrity and grassroots vision to NFF board contest.