Tag: Amaju Pinnick
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Ex NFF president loses FIFA Council seat
Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick has lost his seat on the FIFA Council after losing out in the elections held during the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Pinnick, a former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, missed out by a single vote after securing 28 votes as against Ahmed Yahya…
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14th CAF EGA: Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick favored to retain FIFA Council seat
Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick is highly favoured to retain his seat as a member of the 37-person FIFA Council – the supreme governing-organ for world football – when elections are conducted at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday. The debonair football administrator is at the…
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From Football to Farming: Amaju Pinnick’s Groundbreaking Initiative Attracts Support from President Bio, Governor Makinde, and Governor Mutfwang
In a powerful testament to the intersection of sports, agriculture, and leadership, the Brown Group Innovative Greenhouse Farm, owned by former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and FIFA Council Member Amaju Pinnick, hosted an elite gathering of global leaders. Among the distinguished guests were the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Wonie…
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Amaju Pinnick to star as guest lecturer in University of Ibadan on Tuesday
The immediate-past President of Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria’s FIFA Council Member, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, OFR will add another feather to his cap when he delivers this year’s Personality Guest Lecture of the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan on Tuesday, 29th October 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Pinnick, who is also a member of the…
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Onazi: When I was young, I almost signed for Chelsea, but…
Nigeria international, Ogenyi Onazi has disclosed that he came close to joining Chelsea in the initial phase of his professional football journey, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onassis caught the eyes of the Premier League powerhouse following an impressive performance at the 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup, a tournament Nigeria finished first runner up to Switzerland. Regrettably, he…
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Fabrizio Romano: Osimhen to pen a new deal with Napoli before Christmas
European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano disclosed Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will be extending his contract before the Monday, December 25, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A champions did everything within the books to keep the Nigeria international during the January transfer window even with a massive from a club in Saudi Arabia. The possibility of…
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Paul Onuachu scores for the third consecutive time in Turkish league
Nigeria’s Paul Onuachu continued his fine scoring form as he added to his goal account in Trabzonspor ‘s draw against Sivasspor in a Turkish league game on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Onuachu, 29 scored Trabzonspor’s second in the 3-3 thrilling encounter at the New Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium. Nicholas Pepe had halved the score in the…
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Ebere Eze scores twice to condemn Onuachu’s Southampton to relegation spot
The struggles continue for Southampton as Ebere Eze got a brace to give Crystal Palace 2-0 victory away from home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Eze, for the second consecutive game for the Eagles was on target but it’s worries for Nigeria internationals, Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu who both had their time on the pitch on match day…
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Paul Onuachu confined to the bench as City spank Southampton
From being a king in Belgium to finding it difficult to get a playing time in relegation threatened Southampton, Paul Onuachu struggles in the Premier League continues as he was an unused sub as City defeated Southampton 4-1 on Saturday to further condemn them at the bottom of the log, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Joined the Saints…
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Worries: Tolu Arokodare feared injured for weeks
Genk striker, Tolu Arokodare could be out for weeks with the medics after he was to have substituted an injury in the game KV Oostende. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although there haven’t been any report from the KRC Genk camp, but the injury is suspected to be one that will rule him out of three games or…
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Vrancken defends Arokodare, claims he is more explosive than Onuachu
KRC Genk manager Wouter Vrancken, has come to the rescue Nigeria youngster Tolu Arokodare who was watered down by his previous trainer from Amiens, Philippe Hinschberger. Nigeriasocceenet.com reports. Barely a week ago, Arokodare joined the Belgian league to replace the league top scorer Paul Onuachu who left for Southampton the 22 year old scored a…
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Onuachu on helping Southampton out of relegation: ‘I will give my all.’
Southampton newly signed striker, Paul Onuachu has revealed he that he is willing to give is all to see his side stay in the English Premier League. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although, the Super Eagles striker admitted that “it’s a huge challenge,” but he is motivated to help his team. “I’m very motivated, it’s a huge challenge,”…
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Nathan Jones speaks of Onuachu’s impact despite defeat to Brentford
Southampton boss, Nathan Jones has revealed the club’s newbies made some form of difference in their match against Brentford on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. It was another loss for the Saints at the Gtech Community Stadium losing by three goals to nil in a match Jones criticised the attitude of his players. “Really poor,” he said.…
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Onuachu out of Brentford game. Southampton manager confirms
Southampton manage Nathan Jones has revealed that Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu will not be playing this weekend for the Saints at the Gtech Community Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu on the last day of the January transfer window moved to Southampton on a deal worth about €21m. Onuachu is, however, yet to be granted a…
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KRC Genk Executive sees Onuachu’s strength in Arokokode, believes he will do well in Belgium
Genk Sports Director, Dimitri De Conde who earlier revealed that the club will miss the prolific goal scorer Paul Onuachu has claimed that his replacement, Tolu Arokodare is ready for the task ahead. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu, after moving to the Belgian team in 2019 scored 84 goals in 134 matches for the Smurfs. The striker,…
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Genk: Onuachu’s departure is of a great loss
KRC Genk sport director Dimitri De Conde revealed the Belgian club could not stop Southampton’s latest signing Paul Onuachu from achieving his dream, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Onuachu left Genk for the Saints on the last day of the 2023 January transfer window for a deal worth €21m. Since the 6’6 striker moved to Belgium from…
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Paul Onuachu describes move to the Premier League as “childhood dream”
Paul Onuachu has finally made his ‘dream’ move to English Premier League side, Southampton from Belgium club, KRC Genk on transfer deadline day, Nigeirasoccernet.com can report. The Super Eagles striker, completed his deal to Southampton from Genk for €18m plus €3 million bonuses on a 3 and half year deal after medicals. The 28-year-old in…
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Southampton race against time for Paul Onuachu
English Premier league club Southampton are pushing to secure the service of KRC Genk striker Paul Onuachu. But the Saints have time to compete with. Nigeriasoccernet gathers. According to goalgetter, terms on a deal worth £18m plus add-ons has been agreed between the clubs, but the player still needs to complete a medical. Onuachu is…
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Everton throw in a late hour net for Super Eagles big fish
English premier league club, Everton are considering signing in-form KFC Genk striker Paul Onuachu before the end of the winter transfer window on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Blue half of Merseyside yesterday filled the vacant position of their club manager, announcing Sean Dyche as a replacement for Frank Lampard. Everton in the transfer window have…