Archives Tag: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
NFF Votes For Resumption Of Nigeria Professional Football League
April 19, 2022
While major football leagues in various parts of the globe continues considering the possibility of wrapping up the 2019/2020 season behind closed doors, as well as some countries that have already cancelled the season, the board of the Nigeria Football Federation has voted for the Nigeria Professional Football League alongside other football leagues in the … Continue reading NFF Votes For Resumption Of Nigeria Professional Football League
By ugo-chinedu
“Winning 2013 AFCON One Of The Memorable Moments Of My Life” – Emenike
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has stated that winning the 2013 Africa Cup Of Nations in South Africa with the Nigerian national team as one of the best moments in his football career so far. Read more about Football Emenike, 32, played a key role in winning Nigeria’s third AFCON title under … Continue reading “Winning 2013 AFCON One Of The Memorable Moments Of My Life” – Emenike
By ugo-chinedu
Remembering Rashidi Yekini
April 19, 2022
Wearing the Super Eagles jersey to represent the Nigerian national team is something of pride, but being the country’s centre forward is totally a different ball game owing to the pressure and burden that comes with being responsible for goals that will bring joy to the faces of citizens of the most populous black nation … Continue reading Remembering Rashidi Yekini
By ugo-chinedu
Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly
April 19, 2022
After a decent outing at the recently concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt – which saw them take home the bronze medal – the Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action cum September 10, 2019 in an international friendly against Ukraine, which will hold in the Eastern European nation’s capital, Kiev. The … Continue reading Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly
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US-Based Mbosowo Eyes Flying Eagles Spot
April 19, 2022
A US-based Nigerian striker, Ediomo Mbosowo, has said he is willing to make a return to service for his nation if he is called up by the country’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles. The young striker, who is on target for Oklahoma Energy FC 01 Boys in the United States Youth Soccer competition, is hoping … Continue reading US-Based Mbosowo Eyes Flying Eagles Spot
By achem
Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, may see himself become the next acting President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the ill that has befallen the current head of the continental football governing body in Paris. The CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, was arrested in France on charges of corruption and financial misappropriation involving … Continue reading Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
By achem
Golden Moment in Sport: When The Home Eagles Fought Back A One Goal Deficit To Qualify For CHAN Semifinal
April 19, 2022
All hopes of Nigeria making it into the semi final stage of the 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco, seemed almost lost when Angola took an early lead and maintained the goal difference until the final minutes of the quarterfinal encounter. The Home-based Eagles had tried everything they could to usurp control of the … Continue reading Golden Moment in Sport: When The Home Eagles Fought Back A One Goal Deficit To Qualify For CHAN Semifinal
By achem
NFF, FIFA Eulogize Yekini
April 19, 2022
On May 4, 2012, Nigeria lost a former super striker and the country’s all time highest goal scorer with 37 goals in 58 appearances. Rashidi Yekini passed on at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness, and his iconic performance for the Super Eagles is one the world will never forget. FIFA paid tribute … Continue reading NFF, FIFA Eulogize Yekini
By achem
Lagos FA To Hold Elections On May 27
April 19, 2022
The Electoral Committee of the Lagos State Football Association has announced May 27, as the new date for election into the state’s football governing body. The elections, which should have been held earlier, were put on hold due to a directive from the Nigeria Football Federation. All football associations of the 36 states and the … Continue reading Lagos FA To Hold Elections On May 27
By achem
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Ranked Third Best In Africa
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have experienced a dominant surge in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday, and are now the third best team on the African continent. Nigeria was formerly ranked 46th in the world, but have moved up four places in the recent ranking, now 42nd with 1435 points. The three-time African champions exercised … Continue reading FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Ranked Third Best In Africa
By achem
Falcons To Continue Pre-World Cup Tune-Up In Cyprus Today
April 19, 2022
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin another series of pre-World Cup tune-up games at the week-long annual Cyprus Women’s Cup tournament, which kicks off today and will run through Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Cyprus Women’s Cup Alongside Nigeria, 11 other countries have been invited for this year’s edition of the tournament, which will take … Continue reading Falcons To Continue Pre-World Cup Tune-Up In Cyprus Today
By achem
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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Liverpool Signs Taiwo Awoniyi
April 19, 2022
Liverpool Football Club has announced the signing of Nigerian forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, who will immediately head out on loan with FSV Frankfurt. The 18-year-old, who joins the club having previously represented Imperial Academy in Nigeria, is a Nigerian under-23 footballer. He has also played for the Super Eagles at the under-17 and under‑20 World Cups and … Continue reading Liverpool Signs Taiwo Awoniyi
By ejura
Remembering Samuel Okwaraji, Nigeria’s Most Legendary Footballer
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed that Samuel Okwaraji’s portrait should be carried round the 8 venues of the 2015 Federation Cup quarter final fixtures today in remembrance of him. The venues are Enugu, Benin City, Neros Stadium, Oleh, Lokoja, Abuja, Ilorin and Makurdi. On this day August 12, 1989, he collapsed and died of congestive heart … Continue reading Remembering Samuel Okwaraji, Nigeria’s Most Legendary Footballer
By ejura
Is Oliseh the Right Man For the Eagles?
April 19, 2022
I had predicted it a few months back whilst discussing with the Nigerian football legend and some tweeps on the social media platform twitter. Now it has come to fruition; Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh has been appointed the new coach of Super Eagles on a three-year deal. There is something refreshingly exciting about Oliseh hence he … Continue reading Is Oliseh the Right Man For the Eagles?
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