Tag: NFF
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“Ademola The King” NFF backs Lookman amid penalty backlash
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has thrown its weight behind Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta forward was criticised by his manager Gian Piero Gasperini for taking a penalty in their Champions League defeat to Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who scored after the restart, saw his penalty saved by Simon Mignolet, prompting Gasperini to describe…
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Siasia urges Eguavoen to Choose between Super Eagles and Technical Director roles
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has called on interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen to choose between his roles as coach and Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Siasia believes that Eguavoen cannot effectively hold both positions simultaneously and has advised him to resign as Super Eagles manager and focus on…
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Shehu Dikko treated to thrilling novelty match by associates to celebrate NSC appointment
Friends, associates, and enthusiasts of the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhaji Shehu Dikko on Wednesday organized a novelty match to formally welcome him to the office, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match, between Team Dikko and Team Nigeria, ended 3-1 in favor of the former, with former Nigeria internationals Brown Ideye and Garba Lawal…
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NFF felicitates with former Super Eagles captain on birthday anniversary
The Nigeria Football Federation has felicitated with former Nigeria captain, Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye as the former defender-turned-winger celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary at the weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said the former wing wizard deserves all the adulation on the occasion of his Platinum Jubilee Anniversary. given his immense contributions to…
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Official: Gusau elected 1st Vice President of WAFU B
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B zone, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The election took place in Niamey, Niger Republic, on Friday. Gusau’s election comes nearly two years after he became the President of the NFF in September 2022. He has…
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National Orientation Agency (NOA) pledge maximum support to Super Eagles
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi on Wednesday received officials of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in his office, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Mohammed Wase, Coordinator for Youth Engagement and Inclusion, and Jamil Bagu, were at the NFF Secretariat to inform the football-governing body that their officials will be in Uyo to cheer…
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“Local football tournaments are for talent discovery, not self-promotion” – Gusau
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has once more provided clarity on the essence of sponsored local football tournaments, saying the essence is to identify talents worthy of being nurtured for enhancement of their careers, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Speaking at the trophy presentation of the NFF President Football Tournament – a pre-season tournament…
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National Star nominates NFF’s Mohammed Sanusi as sports administrator of the year
The Board, Management and Staff of National Star newspaper has nominated the general secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi as the Sports Administrator of the Year. Dr Mohammed’s recommendation was based on his selfless service and contributions to sports development in Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. As the newspaper house gets set to mark its 5th year anniversary,…
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Kanu urges NFF to appoint Eguavoen as substantive Super Eagles coach
Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint Augustine Eguavoen as the substantive head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Eguavoen, who took over as caretaker coach in September, has impressed with three wins and one draw in four 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.…
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Pinnick makes clarion call for infrastructure adequacy & maintenance
Former President of Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria’s FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick OFR, has called for new methods and a re-dedication to the ethos of sports infrastructure maintenance in the country. Delivering this year’s personality guest lecture of the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan on Tuesday, the FIFA Council Member and…
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Gusau hails Lookman, encourages him for a better Ballon d’Or outing next year
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has commended Super Eagles’ forward Ademola Lookman for finishing in 14th place in this year’s Ballon d’Or race, saying he believes the petite forward has what it takes to finish much higher in the race next year. Lookman finished 14th in this year’s contest which gala was…
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Special Eagles honour NFF President, Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, has received a prestigious award from the Special Eagles, Nigeria’s esteemed amputee football team, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. This honour was bestowed upon him at the NFF Headquarters in Abuja on Friday during a courtesy visit led by the Special Eagles’ President, Mr. Paul Maduakor. The Special Eagles team, comprising…
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Gusau congratulates Shehu Dikko on appointment as NSC chairman,
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has warmly congratulated the newly-appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, saying he has no doubt that the latter’s vast experience in football administration as a marketing expert has prepared him adequately to make a success of the big job, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He…
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Gusau praises President Tinubu, commends ValueJet crew for diligence and endurance
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday expressed deep appreciation of the NFF and the Nigeria Football family for the warm words of encouragement from the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR following the Super Eagles’ return from a better-forgotten Africa Cup of Nations…
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“We were unable to celebrate properly” – NFF bemoans broadcasting crew kidnap
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with families of the three persons who were killed by kidnappers in an ambush on the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State, on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Information gathered on the incident revealed that the bandits opened fire on the bus in which the SuperSport operatives were travelling,…
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Match commissioners set for mandatory examination in bid to select best hands
All individuals presently serving as match commissioners in Nigeria football will have to undertake an examination to retain their places, as the Nigeria Football Federation moves to ensure that only capable hands are left in the vocation, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, while addressing…
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Babagana Kalli laud NFF’s board maximum support for match commissioners
Chairman of the NFF match commissioners committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli, has praised Alhaji Gusau and the NFF board for their support and encouragement of match commissioners, as well as remarkable improvements in the various leagues over the past two years, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. “The Ibrahim Musa Gusau administration has accomplished several feats in the past two…