Archives Tag: NFF

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April 19, 2022

Coming after their heroics for Nigeria so far in the ongoing 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, the brilliant trio of Asisat Oshoala, Onome Ebi and goalkeeper, Tochukwu Oluehi, have been named in CAF’s group stage best 11. The CAF best 11 is a team of selected players from different countries who put up sensational … Continue reading 2018 AWCON: Oshoala, Ebi, Oluehi Make CAF Group Stage Best 11

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April 19, 2022

History has taught Cameroon quite the bitter lesson at the hands of Nigeria’s fearless Super Falcons. Each time both teams have met in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, our girls proved the stronger side and have maintained continued dominance over their geographical neighbors on the playing field. It is no secret that the Indomitable … Continue reading 2018 AWCON: Who Will Win Today’s Battle – Nigeria or Cameroon?

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April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the Semi Final of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, and will now face Cameroon for a chance at the grand finale. Nigeria progressed into the AWCON semi-final on the back of a 6-0 win against Equatorial Guinea on Saturday, at the Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana. … Continue reading Super Falcons Pummel Equatorial Guinea To Qualify For AWCON Semi-Final

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the final round of the 2019 African Cup of Nations, after missing out on the last two editions of the tournament. The three-time African champions will be looking to make their stand and stake a claim to the AFCON title when the tournament begins next year in … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: NFF Orders Eagles To Begin Training For Cameroon

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, will make a set of changes to the national team before they face Uganda in Tuesday’s international friendly, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. The Super Eagles picked their ticket to the final round of the 2019 African Cup of Nations when they played South Africa to … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: Six Changes We Will See In Nigeria Vs Uganda

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April 19, 2022

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday November 19, 2018, commissioned the 23,000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Though the stadium has before played host to several events, the commissioning ceremony marked the official opening of the facility. A bevy of the Asaba traditional council of chiefs and a large number of spectators … Continue reading Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

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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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April 19, 2022

It is a sad day for sports in Nigeria today, as the Nigeria Football Federation announced the death of former Super Falcon midfielder, Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who passed away at the age of 33. The prolific midfielder was struck with a rare muscular disease, and was fighting for her life until her untimely death on Saturday, … Continue reading Former Super Falcons Midfielder, Ameh, Dies

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April 19, 2022

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been mandated by the body to approve the 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings, and a few others to enable the 2019 season begin in earnest. Due to the leadership crisis that rocked the NFF in past months, football activities had to be suspended … Continue reading NFF Executive Committee Mandated To Approve 2018 NPFL Standings

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April 19, 2022

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Wednesday, pulled a miraculous comeback from three goals down to win Kano Pilars and take home the 2018 Aiteo Cup. It was the first football match ever played at the Steven Keshi Stadium in Asaba, and what a game it was! Some fans even dubbed it ‘the miracle of Asaba.’ … Continue reading 2018 AITEO CUP: Rangers Stun Pillars To Emerge Champions

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April 19, 2022

In one of the most endearing moments in Nigeria football, world football governing body, FIFA, on Tuesday, paid posthumous respect to late former Super Eagles top-gun Rashidi Yekini, on the occasion of his birthday. Yekini, scored Nigeria’s first ever FIFA World Cup goal at the 1994 tournament in the United States of America, and led … Continue reading Rashidi Yekini Lives On: FIFA, NFF Celebrate Legend

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April 19, 2022

Six years after the death of an icon, Nigeria still remembers Rashidi Yekini vividly for his great confidence and skill on the ball, which helped Nigeria gain world football recognition. The seasoned striker was one of the trailblazers that cleared the path for Africans to play International football with top European clubs. Yekini was no … Continue reading Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini

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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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April 19, 2022

The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup was yet another good opportunity for the Nigerian senior men’s football team to defy the odds and put Nigeria back where she belongs — where our nation’s football heroes past laboured to keep us. However, it is clear we will need another great chance. What happened to us? We … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Nigeria’s First Ever World Cup Goal

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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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