Author: Abiaziem Olisa
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Idah Peterside reveals he had positive talks with newly elected NFF President
One of the NFF Presidential aspirant in the just concluded NFF Elections, Idah Peterside, has stated that talks held with the newly elected NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau were of a positive nature. Ibrahim Gusua became the 40th NFF President after beating former Nigeria International, Idah Peterside in a rerun by 39 votes to just 1…
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NFF ELECTIONS: Ibrahim Gusau defeats Idah Peterside to emerge new President
NFF former Chairman of Chairmen, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation’ (NFF) President, defeating Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko The Votes Cast at first saw Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusua lead the pack with 21 votes while Christain Emeruwa and David Buhari Doherty had no votes to their names…
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Leicester City Boss gives injury update on Nigeria International Midfielder
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers provided an update on the fitness of Nigeria International defender, Wilfred Ndidi, ahead of his side’s Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium on Monday evening. The Super Eagles star was forced to leave the international training camp in Constantine, Algeria after suffering a relapse of…
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Alex Iwobi beaten by Marcus Rashford to Premier League Player of the Month
Despite being in superb form in the month of September, Everton and Nigeria International midfielder Alex Iwobi couldn’t lay his hands on the prestigious Premier League Player of the Month. England International and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has beaten Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi, Kevin De Bruyne, and four others to the Premier League…
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CAF Champions League: Ghana officials selected for Plateau United class with Esperance
African soccer ruling body, CAF (Confederation of African Football) has announced the match officials that will take charge of the CAF Champions League qualifying game between Nigeria’s representative Plateau United and Esperance of Tunisia. Daniel Laryea will be the centre referee for the match which is schedule for October 9, 2022, at the MKO Abiola…
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Zanaco FC officially unveil Emmanuel Amunike
Former assistant manager of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Emmanuel Amunike has been officially unveiled by Zanaco FC of the Zambia Premier League. Amunike was announced last week by the Zambian outfit as a club consultant to render assistance to club coach Kelvin Kaindu. He was unveiled on Thursday morning at the Zanaco Bank headquarters…
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BREAKING: Appeal Court Gives NFF Go Ahead to Conduct Elections
The Elective Congress of the Nigeria Football Association is set to go according to plan tomorrow. The Appeal Court has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) the green light to conduct its elective congress scheduled for tomorrow in Benin, Edo State. The NFF had appealed a September 15 Federal High Court ruling that sought to…
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“We Need to Solve the Issue in the Goalkeeping Department”- Udeze
Former Nigeria International defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, believes that the Super Eagles of Nigeria needs to solve their goalkeeping problems as soon as possible. Nigeria lost to 2019 AFCON winners Algeria for the fourth consecutive time on Tuesday, 27 September, in Oran. The Super Eagles prior to the Desert Foxes clash locked horns with the local…
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“Enjoy your Retirement John”- Chelsea FC appreciate the services of John Obi Mikel
English Premier League side, Chelsea FC, have appreciated John Obi Mikel for his services to the club and wished him well on their official website after the former Super Eagles Captain announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday, 27 September. The Chelsea Legend was part of the Chelsea side that won the 2012 UEFA…
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FC Lorient praises Super Eagles Striker for goal against the Desert Foxes
Nigeria International striker Terem Moffi was lauded by his French Ligue 1 side, FC Lorient, for his goal against the Desert Foxes of Algeria in an International friendly on Tuesday, 27 September, in Oran. FC Lorient striker Terem Moffi opened the scoring for the Super Eagles after reacting quickest to a rebound but Manchester City…
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Victor Osimhen not to feature against Torino and possibly Ajax
Nigeria International Victor Osimhen is working hard on his fitness off the pitch to get on the pitch for his Italian Serie A side Napoli. The Super Eagles forward sustained an injury in a thrilling UEFA Champions League group stage match against the Reds of Liverpool on Wednesday, 7th September 2022. The 23 year old…
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NFF ELECTIONS: NFF Elective Congress Date still Uncertain
It is still not confirmed if The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Elective Congress slated to hold on Friday, 30th September, 2022 in Benin City, Edo State. Although the 11 aspirants to replace outgoing NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, on Tuesday evening met with the Honorable Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare in his office at the…
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“Nigeria are a good team. It was a real test”- Belmadi reflects on Clash with Super Eagles
Head coach of the Desert Foxes of Algeria, Djamel Belmadi, has credited the Super Eagles for their performance against his team in Tuesday’s international friendly in Oran. The Algerians made it four wins on the bounce over Nigeria after securing a 2-1 comeback win in Oran. Lorient FC striker Terem Moffi opened the scoring for…
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Ahmed Musa full of Joy after Successful Surgery
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, has expressed his joy and gratitude on a successful surgery on his left arm. The 29 year-old suffered an injury in his Turkish Super Lig club, Sivasspor’s, 2-1 defeat to Ankaragucu just before the international break. Due to this injury, the Super Eagles Captain was absent…
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“Our objective is to beat the Super Eagles Again”- Benayada
Algeria defender Houcine Benayada is fully aware that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be out for revenge when they meet in his place of birth, Oran, today. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will go head to head with the Desert Foxes of Algeria and will be hoping to avenge their defeat in recent meetings…
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6 man Committee set aside for Screening Exercise by Kastina United
Ahead of the proposed players screening, management of Nigeria National League side Katsina United has constituted a 6-man committee for the event. The management on Sunday announced that 120 players have been invited for the screening that is set to start on September 28th. The panel set-up will oversee the trials for the entire period…
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“We will have to show concentration to overcome Super Eagles”- Algerian Shotstopper
Desert Foxes of Algeria goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja admits that his team have to be fully concentrated to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an International friendly today, Tuesday 27 September, in Oran. The Super Eagles will be looking for their first win in four attempts when they go head to head with the North…
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BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel Retires
Former Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, John Mikel Obi, has announced his retirement from active football. The former Chelsea midfielder made this known to the public through his social media. “There is a saying that “all good things must come to an end”, and for my professional football career, that day is today,”…
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NFF ELECTIONS: Kano State Governor endorses Abba Yola for NFF Presidency
The presidential aspiration of Abba Yola, the former chairman of Kano Pillars has received a further boost as the Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has endorsed his candidature to serve as the next president of the Nigeria Football Federation from Friday, September 30. Ganduje’s lively reactions followed the formal request of Yola for the endorsement and…
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VIDEO: Super Eagles arrive Oran ahead of Desert Foxes Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived Oran on Monday Morning ahead of the international friendly against North African power house, the Desert Foxes of Algeria. 22 players accompanied by technical crew members make the trip to the costal city from Constastine. The players will have their final training session later today before the much…