Archives Tag: Nigeria Football Federation

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April 19, 2022

The leadership of Nigeria’s football ruling body, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reiterated its commitment towards the completion of the NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Championship, despite the suspension of all football related activities in the country due to the corona virus pandemic. After a video conference meeting held over the weekend, the Executive Committee … Continue reading NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Tourney To Be Completed After Covid- 19

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has promised to add his wealth of experience as a former national team player to the team’s technical crew after assuming duties in his new role. Yobo who recently replaced Imama Amapakabo in the Eagles bench after confirmation of his appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation will … Continue reading Yobo Aims For Success With Eagles

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SPORTS throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

In the midst of the depressing situation and the political crisis which rocked the country in the 90s, Nigerians still found a way to be patriotic enough to root for the Super Eagles team when they played the final match against Argentina on 3rd August 1996. Our joy was boundless when the final whistle was … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When Nigeria Ruled Olympics Football (1996)

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

After about two years off the game, former Super Eagles goalie, Vincent Enyeama, is looking forward to making a return to club football next season. The former AFCON champion last played for Lille in April 2017 and was released in August 2018 by the club. The former Nigerian international began his professional career with Ibom … Continue reading Enyeama Seeks Return To Club Football

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SPORTS

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

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Despite the very evident goalkeeping challenge the Super Eagles are faced with and the eminent woes of Nigeria’s first choice goalie, Francis Uzoho, Gernot Rohr has no plans of making any changes to the Nigeria squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The gaffer believes that the three-time African champions have a lot a … Continue reading We don’t need a new goalkeeper, says Rohr

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Contingents from all across Africa have begun arriving for the second AITEO-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Awards, scheduled to take place today, 1st April 2019, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Amongst the delegates who have already arrived is Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of FIFA. At a small gathering of stakeholders and notable … Continue reading AITEO/NFF Awards : 2nd Edition To Hold 1st April In Lagos

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SPORTS

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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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Tuesday issued a ruling against Nigeria for fielding an ineligible player in the away match against African counterparts, Algeria. FIFA has ruled that Nigeria will forfeit their 2018 World Cup draw in an away match against Algeria, who have now been declared record winners of the matchup … Continue reading Russia 2018 Word Cup: FIFA Fines Nigeria, Deduct World Cup Qualifier Points

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News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles Head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed the possible return of goal keeper Vincent Enyeama to the national team once he is fully fit. The coach believes he has a near perfect relationship with the former captain and goal keeper of the Super Eagles. He expresses his confidence that once Enyeama clears his issue … Continue reading Vincent Enyeama May Return to Super Eagles—Gernot Rohr

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Opinion SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Since the new Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh announced on Twitter that Liverpool starlet, Jordon Ibe has declined the chance to play for Super Eagles and opted to represent Three Lions of England, there has been debate over the need for foreign-bred footballers in the national team. The Ibe situation, which is similar to Sidney … Continue reading Dele Alli: The Next Sunday Oliseh?

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-23 team has been grouped in Group B alongside Egypt, Algeria and Mali for the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2015. Group A is made up of host Senegal, Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania. According to a statement on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) website, the draw was conducted by CAF Secretary-General Hicham … Continue reading Nigeria to Face Algeria, Egypt and Mali

By ejura

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Here are English-born players who can be added to the Super Eagles to improve the quality of the team. Click here to read part 1. 6. Sammy Ameobi Sammy is the younger brother of former Super Eagles striker, Shola Ameobi. Just like his brother, he started his career with Newcastle United but is currently on … Continue reading Top 10 Anglo-Born Players Who Can Add Quality to the Super Eagles Part 2

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Personality SPORTS

April 19, 2022

After the impressive debut of 29-year-old Carl Ikeme in Super Eagles’ stalemate with Tanzania in Dar Es Salam last weekend, many have questioned why it took so long for Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to woo the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper to don the Green and White of Nigeria. Ikeme was first called up to the Super … Continue reading Top 10 Anglo-Born Players Who Can Add Quality to the Super Eagles

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Personality

April 19, 2022

Sunday Oliseh, the current coach of the Nigerian football team, is a year older today! In the midst of growing tension in the Nigeria Football Federation, his appointment as a coach was a welcome development which attracted the commendation of football fans all over the country. Today, we celebrate him not just for his super … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Sunday Oliseh

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