Archives Tag: NFF
After German Call, Efforts Doubled to Get Sidney Sam to Play for Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude German national team coach, Joachim Low has included Super Eagles’ target, Sidney Sam in his squad for upcoming friendly matches against Ecuador and United States. Sidney Sam, a midfielder who plies his trade with German club, Bayern Leverkusen, is eligible to play for both countries. Sam’s father is a Nigerian while the mother … Continue reading After German Call, Efforts Doubled to Get Sidney Sam to Play for Super Eagles
Rangers drag South African Club to FIFA over Transfer
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s only remaining representative in the 2013 African Champions League, Enugu Rangers, have dragged South African club, Chippa United to Zurich headquarters of FIFA over the transfer of James Okwuosa. The erstwhile Flying Antelopes skipper left Enugu before the end of last season to have a trial with Ajax Cape Town but … Continue reading Rangers drag South African Club to FIFA over Transfer
NFF Wants Bayern Leverkusen Star, Sam Sidney to Play for Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is intensifying efforts to get FIFA to approve Sam Sidney, 25, who played in the U-21 German international team, and plays for Bundesliga side, Bayern Leverkusen to represent Nigeria, at the Confederations cup, in Brazil – in June. He hasn’t played international football at senior level for Germany, making him … Continue reading NFF Wants Bayern Leverkusen Star, Sam Sidney to Play for Super Eagles
Heartland FC Protests Walkover
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Heartland FC has asked the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to help the club appeal to Confederation of African Football (CAF) to revisit their loss against Gabon’s US Bitam on Saturday. The Gabonese club were given the go-ahead by the match officials to walkover their Nigerian counterparts. Heartland left the shores of the … Continue reading Heartland FC Protests Walkover
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NFF sacks Sylvanus Okpala
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NFF have given the sack letter to Super Eagles coaches, Sylvanus Okpala and Valere Hounandinouo as part of their plans to cut down expenses. NFF spokesman, Emeka Inyama said the Federation lacked funds to pay these coaches and have had to cut the bonus of the players. Inyama also mentioned that seven … Continue reading NFF sacks Sylvanus Okpala
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FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude FIFA has approved Nigeria Football Federation’s request to move the dates of two 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June. FIFA had adjusted Nigeria’s qualifiers ahead of their Confederations Cup matches in June, but the NFF implored the World’s football governing body to switch other matches in Group F to the same dates, … Continue reading FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
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Furore as Coach Stephen Keshi Resigns
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Stephen Keshi stunned the Nigerian populace yesterday when he resigned a day after leading the Super Eagles to their first African Cup of Nations title in 19 years. Keshi confirmed on South Africa’s Metro FM that he has handed in his resignation after Sunday’s victory. Keshi said on air that his resignation … Continue reading Furore as Coach Stephen Keshi Resigns
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EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Face The Gunners in August!
April 19, 2022
The fixture Nigeria Vs Arsenal is not something we football audience are accustomed with. Arsenal FC and the Nigerian football Federation have concluded plans to play a friendly match on the 5th of August 2012 in Abuja.
