Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola ,has donated a new, all-silver, giant-sized Federation Cup trophy to the executive board members of the Nigeria Football Federation,when they paid him a courtesy visit in Lagos.

Fashola recollected the glamour,which is synonymous with the championship, and a competition that has produced great players in the past. Notable names like Muyiwa Oshode, Ismaila Mabo, Haruna Ilerika of blessed memory and many others.

The Governor,equally made emphasis on the low turn-out of fans,encouraging the NFF to ensure that the competition does not lose its shine as they should make it appealing in a way that the fans will come and watch the games.

“I am disturbed when I saw scanty stadium during the final of the Federation Cup,” he said.

“I want to also suggest that the tourney should not leave Lagos because it is a tournament that started in Lagos. In England, Wembley started hosting the final of the FA Cup and the only period the competition was not played at Wembley was when it was been reconstructed,“ said Fashola.

He added: “We must bring back the tradition associated with the competition by ensuring that fans return to the stadium and add value to the championship, because sports also contributes to the economy just like other sectors.”

In his own remarks, the NFF President Aminu Maigari said:“I want to thank the governor for his unalloyed support to the NFF and, Lagos being the hub of football in Nigeria, I want to assure you that the Federation Cup will not leave Lagos. This year’s final holding on August 26 will be the most colourful in the history of the championship.”