Archives Tag: Amaju Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick Is Only The Third Nigeria To Become Part Of FIFA Executive Council
April 19, 2022
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, made history on Friday, March 12, 2021, after beating Malawian FA president Walter Nyamilandu to claim a seat in the FIFA Executive Council. Read more about Sports The elections which were held during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Rabat, Morocco, saw … Continue reading Amaju Pinnick Is Only The Third Nigeria To Become Part Of FIFA Executive Council
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Ighalo Hints At Eagles Return
April 19, 2022
On-loan Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has hinted that he is open to a return to the Nigerian national team. Ighalo who recently extended his loan deal with the English Premier League giants hung up his international boot after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he emerged highest goal scorer, as the Super Eagles … Continue reading Ighalo Hints At Eagles Return
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Coronavirus: Football Will Not Be Same Again: Pinnick
April 19, 2022
While the whole world continues the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that world football will not remain same after the end of the pandemic. The Nigerian football chief admitted that the round leather game has suffered major hits and setbacks due to … Continue reading Coronavirus: Football Will Not Be Same Again: Pinnick
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Gernot Rohr Set To Get New Eagles Contract
April 19, 2022
President of Nigeria’s ruling football body, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that Super Eagles chief coach, Gernot Rohr will be given a new contract in one week time. Pinnick went further to note that renewing the German tactician’s contract will only be possible if he accepts terms attached to his new contract. Read more … Continue reading Gernot Rohr Set To Get New Eagles Contract
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Nigerians In Sports: Ebere Eze Will Improve Eagles Squad
April 19, 2022
President of Nigeria’s Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has noted that persuading Queen Park Rangers midfielder, Ebere Eze, to play for the Super Eagles will improve the Nigerian national team squad. Pinnick who held a private meeting with the midfielder in London last month hopes to convince Eze to play for Nigeria at the senior level … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ebere Eze Will Improve Eagles Squad
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FIFA Takes Over CAF
April 19, 2022
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino unveiled an 11-point plan at the Confederation of Africa’s Football executive committee meeting held in Egypt on Wednesday, to jointly administer African football. Infantino explained that the plan is not to overrun African football, but to “significantly improve” sport on the continent. Among the suggestions made by the FIFA boss include … Continue reading FIFA Takes Over CAF
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Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, may see himself become the next acting President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the ill that has befallen the current head of the continental football governing body in Paris. The CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, was arrested in France on charges of corruption and financial misappropriation involving … Continue reading Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
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‘Preparations are going as planned’, says Pinnick
April 19, 2022
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Pinnick, who is also the first Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football, said he received daily reports from the several sub-committees in Egypt preparing for the continental event, and … Continue reading ‘Preparations are going as planned’, says Pinnick
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Abuja Court Annuls Arrest Warrant against Pinnick
April 19, 2022
An Abuja Chief Magistrate District Court 11, held at Wuse Zone 2, has annulled its previous arrest warrant, issued to the Special Presidential Investigative Panel (SPIP), headed by Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, against the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick and four others. According to the directive, the NFF President, alongside his two … Continue reading Abuja Court Annuls Arrest Warrant against Pinnick
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Pinnick Congratulates Super Falcons On Making History
April 19, 2022
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, on Saturday defeated South Africa to become Africa’s champions for the ninth time. In over 20 years since the inception of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, the Falcons have dominated the continent every edition, save in 2008 and 2012, when Equatorial Guinea won. The President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju … Continue reading Pinnick Congratulates Super Falcons On Making History
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Pinnick Praises FIFA For Approving Stephen Keshi Stadium For International Matches
April 19, 2022
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has lauded the world football governing body, FIFA, for approving the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba for international football matches. Pinnick made this statement on Sunday, at the Asaba International Airport, where the Super Eagles were received by Delta’s Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, following their ticket clinching … Continue reading Pinnick Praises FIFA For Approving Stephen Keshi Stadium For International Matches
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Pinnick Revives Amputee Footballers Dreams With Huge Donation
April 19, 2022
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has restored hope to the amputee national team, with a promise of ₦2.5 million and $5,000 to enable them attend this year’s Amputee World Cup in Mexico. Pinnick made the donation at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Bet9ja Lagos SWAN Cup, at the Legacy Pitch … Continue reading Pinnick Revives Amputee Footballers Dreams With Huge Donation
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FIFA Awards: Why Pinnick Invited Dangote, Otedola
April 19, 2022
Barely one week since his re-election as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has begun making and strengthening connections with the country’s top business tycoons, as he moves to fulfill his promise to Nigerians for a financially independent NFF. Pinnick invited Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola to the most prestigious events in … Continue reading FIFA Awards: Why Pinnick Invited Dangote, Otedola
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Amaju Pinnick Reelected NFF President
April 19, 2022
Amaju Pinnick was on Thursday victorious in the four-way race for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation, and has been reelected President of the Nigeria football governing body. Results The result was declared by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the election, Muhammed Katu. Pinnick won the election by a landslide, pulling a … Continue reading Amaju Pinnick Reelected NFF President
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“I Can Do More For Nigeria” – Pinnick
April 19, 2022
Tomorrow, the election into a new board of the Nigeria Football Federation will take place in Katsina, and incumbent president of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has said that if re-elected, he will surpass his administration’s achievements in the past years. Pinnick will face ex-NFA scribe Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, proprietor of Bimo FC, Chinedu Okoye, and … Continue reading “I Can Do More For Nigeria” – Pinnick
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