Abstract
This study assessed the macro-level football management practices in Nigeria giving references to best international practices with a goal to determining areas for improvement. A questionnaire was developed for the following elements of the model: Partnerships with supporting agencies, balanced and integrated funding and structures of mass and elite sport. Survey questions were validated by six experts including academicians, executives from sport governing bodies, football coaches and administrators. To determine the areas for improvement, the copies of questionnaire were completed by 116 coaches. Possible advancements were identified through semi-structured discussions with 10 football administrators and experts. Results suggested possible enhancements at macro level (socio-economic, cultural, legislative and organizational). Identified were best international macro football management practices. Detailed were ways to improve partnerships with supporting agencies and balanced and integrated funding and structures of mass and elite sport, therefore improving national health, education, crime control and social harmony in Nigeria.
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