Tag: NFF
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FIFA instructors rate Nigeria’s intermediate referees high, charges NFF encouragement
Instructors from world football-ruling body, FIFA have expressed admiration for the high level of intellect, and adaptation capacity, of Nigeria’s intermediate referees who gathered for a five-day Member Association course in the Federal Capital, Abuja this week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. At the closing ceremony of the program inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday,…
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Congratulations – NFF celebrate Lookman’s success
The Nigeria Football Federation has felicitated with Super Eagles winger; Ademola Lookman for winning Atalanta’s Player of the Season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. For the second year in a roll, Lookman was bestowed the gong following his incomparable contribution to Le Dea’s success in the 2023/24 season. The 26 year-old contributed 11 goals and eight assists in 31…
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Mobolaji Johnson Arena now to host President Fed. Cup grand finale
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that the grand finale of the country’s oldest Cup competition will now take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Saturday, 29th June, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Earlier scheduled for the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (which would have seen the city host the final for the first time in…
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“She’s a role model” – NFF celebrate Rasheedat Ajibade’s historic season
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated the captain of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, Rasheedat Ajibade on her emergence as the Player of the Season for her Spanish top division club, Atlético Madrid de Femenino, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The elegant midfielder practically qualified her club to next season’s UEFA Champions League, when she scored…
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Gusau to present NPFL trophy to Enugu Rangers in Jos on Sunday
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will on Sunday, at the New Zaria Road Stadium, Jos, present the Nigeria Premier Football League winner’s trophy to champions-elect Rangers International FC of Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The NFF supremo headlines a choice list of eminent guests expected at the occasion, which will see the champions,…
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NFF will treat Supersand Eagles like other National Teams – Gusau
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Thursday disclosed that the Federation is committed to ensuring that the Beach Soccer National Team, otherwise known as Supersand Eagles, enjoys the same attention as other national teams, when restored to international competitions, nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NFF boss made the pledge at the inauguration of…
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NFF to inaugurate beach soccer & futsal committee
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is taking steps to revitalizing the futsal and beach soccer in the country after they announced that will be inaugurating a dedicated committee on Thursday at their headquarters in Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This committee, led by Chairman Otuekong Nse Essien and Vice-Chairman Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh), will be responsible for…
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President Fed. Cup: MKO Abiola National Stadium to host grand finale on 29 June
The grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competitions will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 29th June, Nigeriasoccernet.com NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said that the date has been agreed by both the NFF and GTI in view of the fact that Nigeria have…
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Shocking: Finidi walks away from Super Eagles’ job
Barely a month after his appointment Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has resigned, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Finidi following his disappointing outing as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic has been under immersed pressure from several stakeholders in the country. The ex-international on his debut played a 1-1 draw again…
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Drama as NFF claim to be unaware of Finidi’s resignation
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has stated that he is not aware of any resignation by Super Eagles coach, Finidi George. This comes despite reports that Finidi has stepped down from his position following the NFF’s announcement to appoint an “expatriate technical adviser” for the team. The Eagles have had…
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WCQ: Gusau remains optimistic despite Super Eagles’ struggles
Despite a dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau is confident that the Super Eagles will still secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “This is a very sad moment for Nigerian football and we can not run away from that,” Gusau said.…
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Federation Cup: NFF approve venues for Semi final fixtures
The Nigeria Football Federation have chosen to Lagos City Stadium and Ahmadu Bello Stadium as the venues for the Semi final fixtures for the 2024 President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The semi-final match between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars will take place at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. For the second…
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NFF search for Finidi’s replacement Abroad
Aftermath of Nigeria’s poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic last week, the Nigeria Football Federation has resolved to hire a foreign coach in place of the current gaffer, Finidi George, Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Executive Committee apologised to Nigerians over the abysmal performances of the Super Eagles in…
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2026 FWCQ: NFF commends Governor Eno, board members for support
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and good people of Akwa Ibom State for their support, hospitality and magnanimity before, during and after Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. President of the NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau stated that…
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Ibrahim Gusau lauds Gov. Sanwo-Olu, Diri, Aiyedatiwa Super Eagles support in Uyo
President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has also hailed the Executive Governors of Lagos, Bayelsa and Ondo States who turned up physically at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday to support the Super Eagles, Nigeriasccernet.com reports. “Our deep appreciation goes to Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and Lucky…
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Confusion as Amokachi walks away from NFF’s contract offer
Ex-Nigeria international, Daniel Amokachi will stayed the Super Eagles as a member of the technical crew following his refusal to accent the Nigeria Football Federation’s offer as an assistant coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. The federation according to OgaNla media, have revealed that Amokachi turned down the contract agreement the offered to him. This has left a…
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NFF educates Gara Gombe on essence of its warm relationship with Sports Minister
The Nigeria Football Federation considers recent insinuations by a football stakeholder and one-time Chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, that the cordial relationship between the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh and the Federation is untoward, to be entirely baseless as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. Since…
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WAFU B U-17: “Our boys have what it takes to achieve victory” NFF
The Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi, has expressed confidence in the Golden Eaglets’ chances of defeating Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Manu Garba’s team is set to face the hosts in the third-place match at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Tuesday. The Golden Eaglets, who are five-time world champions, will look…
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WAFU B U-17′ Nigeria-Cote d’Ivoire gets new kickoff time
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a revised kick-off time for the WAFU B U -17 semi-final match between Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets and Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NFF via it X handle revealed that the has been moved by two hours “The Golden Eaglets clash with Ivory Coast has been moved by two hours.…
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CAFCC Final: Shehu Dikko appointed as match commissioner
The vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko has been appointed as the match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup final between Zamalek of Egypt and Morocco’s RS Berkane. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former chairman of the League Management Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League champions will on Sunday ensure the encounter on and…