The biggest sports event in Nigeria, the 19th edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled for December 6th to 16th, is just less than three months away, where home based athletes are expected to compete for glory and to represent the country in future tournaments. It is a bi-ennial event …
Read More »Eagles Will Be Victorious Against Seychelles —Akinwummi
Ahead of the Super Eagles 2019 African Cup of Nation’s qualifier against Seychelles, the first Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation and chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Barrister Seyi Akinwummi has said that he is confident that the Eagles will be victorious in match day 2 slated for …
Read More »Falconets: Coach Danjuma Debunks Unpaid Camp Allowances Claim
Head Coach of the U-20 Women National Team, Chris Danjuma, has described as complete falsehood and a cluster of esoteric jargons an online publication that an official of his team claimed players and officials were not paid their entitlements before and during the just concluded FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup …
Read More »CAF Confirms Aba Stadium For Enyimba, CARA Clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has confirmed the newly renovated Enyimba International Stadium, Aba for tomorrow’s Confederation Cup Group C encounter between Enyimba and CARA Brazzaville of Congo. The stadium which had been under renovation for the past three years was inspected by CAF officials last week. According Enyimba’s …
Read More »Giwa Lauds Buhari, Dalung, Appeals For Fund Withdrawal
Following the response of the Nigerian government to the looming threat of ban placed on Nigeria by FIFA, the Nigeria Football Federation board led by Ambassador Chris Giwa has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung for their adherence to the application of the rule of …
Read More »Dalung Reiterates Stand On Rule Of Law
The decision of the Nigerian government in the resolution of the crisis that has rocked the Nigeria Football Federation has been met with mixed reactions by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung ,as he has called for the implementation of the rule of Law in all aspects of …
Read More »Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban
The threat to ban Nigeria from participating in all football activities has been lifted by FIFA after the Nigerian government agreed to the terms of the world football governing body thus reinstating the Amaju Pinnick led board as the authentic leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation. In a statement, FIFA …
Read More »Obuh Seeks Support For Amuneke Over Tanzania Role
Former Flying Eagles coach, John Obuh has canvassed support for his Compatriot, Eammanuel Amuneke over his appointment as the head coach of Tanzania’s national team. Amuneke, who penned a two-year contract with the Eastern African nation after he parted ways with the Sudanese side, Al Khartoum SC, will now lead the …
Read More »NFF: Confusion As DSS Evicts Giwa From Glass House
The leadership crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took a new twist yesterday when officers of the Department of State security (DSS) stormed the Glass House, NFF headquarters in Abuja on orders from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice to the effect …
Read More »FRANCE 2018: Falconets Storm Tirol For Final Preparation
The delegation of Nigeria’s U20 Women National Team, Falconets, has touched down in the Austrian city of Tirol for a final training camp ahead of the 9th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals taking place in France next month. A contingent of 25 players and 11 officials, led by NFF’s …
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