Archives Tag: NFF
“I Want To Represent Nigeria” – Sheyi Ojo
April 19, 2022
“It’s starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.” — Sheyi Ojo England U20 World Cup winner, Sheyi Ojo, is open to playing for the Super Eagles if he is called to represent … Continue reading “I Want To Represent Nigeria” – Sheyi Ojo
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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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Did You Know: 6 Shocking Facts About Jay Jay Okocha
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles skipper and Nigerian legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, is arguable one of the greatest football players of all time. Having proved his skills home and abroad, the two-time BBC African Footballer of the Year can be remembered for his great dribble and crossing skills that set him leagues apart from other players … Continue reading Did You Know: 6 Shocking Facts About Jay Jay Okocha
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Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has responded to rumors that skipper Mikel Obi will be making an early exit from the national team. The German coach assured that though Mikel opted out of Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier game against Seychelles, this was not an indication that the seasoned midfielder was pulling … Continue reading Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
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Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is confident that Nigeria can defeat Seychelles on Saturday. He yet believes it would be in the team’s best interests not to look down on their East African opponents. 2019 African Cup of Nations The Super Eagles lost their first game of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!
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Did You Know? Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalists
April 19, 2022
Nigeria made her first Olympic appearance in 1952 in Helsinki, Finland, and the country has participated in every Summer Olympic Games (except for the boycotted 1976 Olympics) ever since. Nojim Maiyegun A total of 25 medals have been won by Nigerians at the Olympics with our nation’s first by veteran boxer Nojim Maiyegun, who won … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalists
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Players and Fans Bemoan Jampacked NPFL Fixtures
April 19, 2022
In light of the recent developments that have returned calm and normalcy to the nation’s football governing body, football activities that were placed on an indefinite hold pending the resolution of the conflict have been scheduled to begin in earnest. The leadership of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the League Management Company, made the announcement … Continue reading Players and Fans Bemoan Jampacked NPFL Fixtures
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Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles skipper John Mikel Obi has opted out of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles in September. This decision according to the player is to help aid his recovery from a recent injury he picked up with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. Mikel, who captained the Nigeria senior men’s’ football team to … Continue reading Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
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NFF Not Ready to Lose Moses
April 19, 2022
From all indications, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is not ready to let go of ace forward Victor Moses as talks to convince him to rescind his decision have begun. After a thrilling six-year run with the Nigeria senior men’s football team, Victor Moses announced his retirement from international football to focus on his club … Continue reading NFF Not Ready to Lose Moses
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Ndidi: Why I Committed My Future To Leicester City
April 19, 2022
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, just recently signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Foxes for another six years (2024). Ndidi who joined Leicester City (LCFC) from Belgian side KRC Genk in January 2017 has been quite remarkable on the ball for LCFC, completing more tackles than any other player in the … Continue reading Ndidi: Why I Committed My Future To Leicester City
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Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”
April 19, 2022
Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme, has opened up concerning his choice to reject big money offers from China for a place with Turkish club, Trabzonspor. The player had a very successful three-year run with former club HapoelBe’er Sheva, scoring 43 goals with 24 assists in 120 appearances. He won three successive league titles and the Isreali … Continue reading Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”
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Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) escaped FIFA’s big gun on Monday, following the resolution of an internal conflict that rocked the country’s football governing body in the past months. An ultimatum was given to the NFF to succumb to FIFA’s ruling or face a ban by 12 noon on Monday, and many stakeholders and citizens … Continue reading Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban
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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Unlucky Falconets Crash Out
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will be flying back home with their feathers clipped after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Spaniards in France on Thursday. The match, which was to determine which team would make it into the semifinal round of the competition saw, Spain dominate the Falconets from … Continue reading FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Unlucky Falconets Crash Out
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France 2018 W/C: Falconets To Get $10,000 On Qualification
April 19, 2022
Following a very timely visit to the Nigeria women’s U-20 football team’s campsite before their match against Haiti, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has pledged $10,000 to the Falconets if they make it into the quarter final round of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France. U-20 Women’s World … Continue reading France 2018 W/C: Falconets To Get $10,000 On Qualification
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