Archives Tag: NFF
NFF Crisis: FG Interference Good Or Bad?
April 19, 2022
The early hours of Monday morning was yet another time for the leadership tussle, which has been the bane of the Nigeria Football Federation, to take a rather stern turn when men of the State Security Services (DSS) stormed the NFF Secretariat to reinstate the Amaju Pinnick board dismissed by the orders of the Supreme … Continue reading NFF Crisis: FG Interference Good Or Bad?
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Super Eagles Get $8 Million From FIFA
April 19, 2022
As part of the allocated $400 million prize money for teams that participated in the just concluded 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Super Eagles have been awarded $8 million (approx. ₦2.888 billion) alongside other teams that did not make it past the group stage. memory lane Nigeria’s early exit from the World Cup … Continue reading Super Eagles Get $8 Million From FIFA
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NFF: Ban Or Not, Court Order Stands
April 19, 2022
The sports minister, Solomon Dalung, is unfazed by threats of a FIFA ban on Nigeria if the Giwa-run NFF stays in power. President of the World football governing body, Gianni Infantino, had early stated during the 2018 Russia World Cup that Nigeria risked a ban as FIFA only recognizes Amaju Pinnick as the NFF President. … Continue reading NFF: Ban Or Not, Court Order Stands
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LMC Suspends NPFL Indefinitely Due To NFF Crisis
April 19, 2022
The League Management Committee (LMC) has indefinitely suspended the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). The suspension notice was communicated to all 20 participating clubs via a letter signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar, in which he attributed the decision to the dire straits the NFF is currently faced with: “Kindly be informed that … Continue reading LMC Suspends NPFL Indefinitely Due To NFF Crisis
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AITEO Salute Super Eagles, NFF
April 19, 2022
Leading energy giants and core sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation, AITEO, showered praises on the Super Eagles and the NFF for their performance at the ongoing 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup. Aiteo maintained that despite their early exit from the competition, the Super Eagles held a united front and were not at all disgraced. … Continue reading AITEO Salute Super Eagles, NFF
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CAF Appoints Amaju Pinnick First Vice President
April 19, 2022
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed the First President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Pinnick’s appointment, according to a letter signed by CAF general secretary, Amr Fahmy, dated July 5, 2018, came as a result of the resignation of former First vice president of the Federation, Kwesi … Continue reading CAF Appoints Amaju Pinnick First Vice President
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Mikel Obi Reveals Father Was Kidnapped Before Argentina Clash
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, played a decisive game against Argentina with a heavy heart as the player’s father was in the custody of kidnappers. disconcerted Mikel revealed that the kidnappers had called him four hours before the kickoff of Nigeria’s final World Cup game against Argentina, demanding the sum of ₦10 million ($28,000 U.S.) … Continue reading Mikel Obi Reveals Father Was Kidnapped Before Argentina Clash
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Dalung Urges NFF – “Comply With Orders Of The Court, Recognize Giwa As President”
April 19, 2022
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court delivered on April 27, 2018, reinstating the orders of the Federal High Court abrogating the election into the Executive Committee of the NFF held on September 30, 2014. Dalung stated that … Continue reading Dalung Urges NFF – “Comply With Orders Of The Court, Recognize Giwa As President”
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Akinwunmi Guarantees Nigeria that the NFF Holds A United Front
April 19, 2022
The first Vice-President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the head of Nigerian delegation to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mr. Seyi Akinwumi gave a speech to dissuade the public from believing rumor making the rounds that the Nigeria football governing body has been thrown in a chaotic power tussle. Akinwunmi told journalists at Saint Petersburg, … Continue reading Akinwunmi Guarantees Nigeria that the NFF Holds A United Front
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“The Team will do us proud in Russia” – Pinnick
April 19, 2022
looking up The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick is confident that Nigerian football will, in the coming years, only get better seeing as structures that favor the game have been put in place and more are still yet to come. Pinnick gave the statement at the exhibition of Tuesday’s game which saw … Continue reading “The Team will do us proud in Russia” – Pinnick
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NFF Electoral Committee To Begin Preparation For 2018 Elections
April 19, 2022
The NFF Electoral committee has begun preparations for the 2018 NFF Election, scheduled for the 29th of September 2018. Chairman of the committee, Mohammed Sani Katu, told thenff.com that plans have already been put in motion and meetings regarding the organization of the elections have already began holding to ensure for a smooth election. He … Continue reading NFF Electoral Committee To Begin Preparation For 2018 Elections
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NFF Make Over N18b In Partnerships As Cadbury Joins Train
April 19, 2022
Cadbury and the Nigeria Football Federation signed a three-year partnership deal to make Tom Tom, the official candy of Nigeria’s national teams, on The details of the contract (including its worth in naira) was left out of public notice. Cadbury has been a fixed supporter of Nigerian football and the gesture is to reaffirm their … Continue reading NFF Make Over N18b In Partnerships As Cadbury Joins Train
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NFF Signs Five-Year Partnership Deal With Wapic Insurance
April 19, 2022
Just barely 48 hours of scoring a lucrative deal with Nigerian bottling company, Coca-Cola, the Nigerian Football Federation has announced another innovative deal. For the first time in its history, the Nigerian Football Federation would have its official insurance service provider. This was disclosed at the official signing of the partnership agreement that took place … Continue reading NFF Signs Five-Year Partnership Deal With Wapic Insurance
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Nigeria vs England: NFF Confirms Approach From England
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian senior men’s football team, the Super Eagles qualified for the final rounds of the World Cup in Russia next year after they defeated Zambia 1:0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The team would need a lot of preparations which will include playing with other international teams and bumping their training sequence … Continue reading Nigeria vs England: NFF Confirms Approach From England
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Amodu Shaibu’s Death Leaves Nigeria’s Football Community in Shock
April 19, 2022
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shaibu, died early on Saturday. His death, which was confirmed by the NFF on its Twitter page, took place at his residence in Benin city. This comes only three days after the demise of another former coach of the Nigerian national football team, Stephen Keshi. According to … Continue reading Amodu Shaibu’s Death Leaves Nigeria’s Football Community in Shock
