Tag: NFF
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Danladi Bako hails NFF on choice of Finidi George
Nigerian broadcasting icon, Dr. Nasir Danladi Bako has praised the Nigeria Football Federation for settling for former international and ex-Enyimba FC strategist Finidi George as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasocccernet.com reports. The Kogunan Sakwatto, 66, who created a plethora of famous TV programmes including Morning Ride, Mastersports and Second Chance, among others, and…
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Finidi George denies reports of strained relationships with players
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has refuted rumors suggesting discord between him and certain Super Eagles players. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reportedly, tensions arose between Finidi and Ademola Lookman and Sadiq Umar during the team’s friendlies against Ghana and Mali in March. Lookman appeared as a substitute in both matches, questioning Finidi’s invitation after limited playing…
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Finidi George to earn record N15 million monthly salary in a year-contract
The unveiling of the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has provided answers to some questions of the details to his one-year contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Finidi is set to receive a monthly salary of N15 million. The substantial sum solidifies his position as the highest-paid indigenous coach in Nigerian football history.…
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Enoh applauds NFF for ‘buying local’
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Monday praised the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for settling for an indigenous Head Coach for the Super Eagles, despite the plethora of foreign tacticians who applied for the job, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Enoh, who spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the Eagles’ new substantive…
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Death: Gusau, others commiserate with Babangida
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF Executive Committee member Timothy Heman Magaji and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on Sunday paid a condolence visit to former Nigeria international forward and President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, Tijani Babangida, who was involved in a ghastly auto crash along the…
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NFF President Gusau reveals Finidi’s edge over foreign coaches
President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau exuded delight with the ‘new chapter’ the Federation is opening about the Nigeria game, saying the football-governing body is determined to fully support George and his assistants to lead the Super Eagles to new heights at the unveiling of the newly appointed manager today at Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.…
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NFF to unveil Finidi George on Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday morning in Abuja stage an unveiling ceremony to formally present to the public, Mr. Finidi George, as the new substantive Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, alongside Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs…
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NFF Job: NPFL chairman denies circulating rumors
Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Chairman, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has rubbished rumors suggesting he is lobbying for the position of General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). These speculations gained traction on social media and were widely discussed on “Sports World Platform,” a prominent Nigerian football WhatsApp group led by Sunday Agunbiade. Elegbeleye, a…
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Why we appoint Finidi – NFF
Some days back, Finidi George was appointed as the headcoach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, a decicion not pleasing to some and this had led the Nigeria Football Federation to explaining the reason behind their decicon, Nigeriasoccernet.com. As gathered from Promptnewsonline, the Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire said the 53-year-old’s impressive…
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President Federation Cup: Women teams get in on the action
The women’s teams will finally commence hostilities in this year’s President Federation Cup competition at the national level on Wednesday today when the Round of 32 matches will be played in nine centres across the Federation, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Uyo, Enugu, Asaba, Lafia, Ibadan, Benin City, Akure, Auchi and Abuja will host the 16 games. Thirteen…
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NPFL 24: NFF reveal verdict on Doma United’s complaint in clash away to Enyimba
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF disciplinary committee has given a verdict following thier recent meeting on the protest lodged by Doma United against NPFL’s decision concerning the match played against Enyimba on 10th March at the Aba Stadium as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. The first finding was that the match was played for about 88 Minutes…
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau hosts Ambassador of Burundi to Nigeria
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on Monday hosted the Ambassador of Burundi to Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Edward Nduwimana in his office as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. His Excellency is a former General Secretary of the Football Federation of Burundi, aside being a one-time Head of a Regional FA and one-time Deputy Speaker…
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Gusau to committees: Formulate policies and programmes that will help Nigeria football grow
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has charged the governing body’s sub-committees to cogitate and come up with fresh ideas, policies and programmes that will drive Nigeria Football to new heights of excellence, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NFF boss made the charge at the inauguration of five of the Federation’s sub-committees in Abuja…
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Waidi Akanni call on NFF to give Amunike, Finidi, Agu Super Eagles job
The Nigeria Football Federation has been advised by former Super Eagles star player Engr. Waidi Akanni to seek within the Nigerian football ecosystem, specifically, past Nigerian players and coaches for the prestigious Super Eagles coaching position, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Speaking with reporters in Lagos recently about the controversial Super Eagles hiring, Akanni stated that the current…
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Major General Bob Chukwu backs appointment of Amunike
Major General Bob Chukwu, Rtd., the former captain of the Nigerian Army football team has urged the Nigeria Football Federation’s leadership to name Emmanuel Amunike as the Super Eagles team’s coach., Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm as gathered from Silvernews. According to the retired Army General, Amunike is a legitimate grassroots coach who has developed an eye…
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NFF to inaugurate sub-committees today
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will on Wednesday inaugurate five of the Federation’s sub-committees, viz Organizing Committee, Media Committee, Youth Football Committee, Players’ Status Committee and Protocol and Ceremonial Committee. The inauguration will take place at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja by noon, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu…
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President Federation Cup: Men’s Round of 64 games to hold next week
This year’s President Federation Cup competition at the national level will kick off with the men’s Round of 64 matches on Wednesday and Thursday next week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abuja, Kaduna, Owerri, Lafia, Awka, Enugu, Benin City, Ibadan, Asaba, Ilorin, Aba and Kano are the centres to host the 32 matches, which will then produce the…
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Nigeria Football Federation unveils monthly Football Awards
The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed plans for a groundbreaking Football Awards set to recognize and reward outstanding players and coaches within the Nigerian football sphere on a monthly basis, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Designed to stimulate positive discourse surrounding Nigerian football both domestically and internationally, the Awards will debut with seven categories, spotlighting the contributions of…
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NFF to organize monthly Football Awards
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the imminence of a Football Awards that will recognize, celebrate and reward the best players and coaches in the Nigeria game on a monthly basis, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. These Awards, meant to further generate, enable and inspire positive conversations around the Nigeria game at home and abroad, will…
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GTI/NFF, Ministry, President Federation Cup Partnership: Abubakar Lawal optimism new partnership will make Nigeria football more alluring
On Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Westwood Hotels in Ikoyi, history was made when the Ministry of Sports Development, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the well-known finance and management trust company, GTI, signed a partnership. This partnership is expected to infuse the country’s oldest football competition with a unique blend of energy, curiosity, and…