Tag: NFF
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Vincent Enyeama: Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper open to National Team return
Vincent Enyeama, the esteemed former Nigeria goalkeeper, has expressed his willingness to make a comeback to the national team fold if given the opportunity, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Renowned as one of Nigeria’s finest goalkeepers, Enyeama, now 41, boasts a remarkable record of 101 appearances for the Super Eagles. His retirement in 2015 amid controversy stemming from…
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Osogbo, lwo Other centres to host Osun FA Cup as Igbajo Utd, Hammola lnt’l renew rivalry
Plans have been concluded by Osun State Football Associations to host 2024 edition of the oldest football competitions in the land dubbed, ‘Federations Cup’ starting from March 11. Following the draw which held at Late Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi Football House, teams that met the the registrations requirements in line with NFF guidelines were drawn…
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Be diligent, aspire to greater heights – Gusau charges grassroots coaches
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has called on aspiring coaches across the Federation to elect diligence and ambition as their watchwords, as the NFF is ready to select the very best among them to discover and nurture talents for the U15 and U16 National Teams. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at…
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NFF mourns former Falconets’ goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as “very sad” the death at the weekend of former Nigeria U20 Women National Team goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, Nigeriasoccernet.com. Aluko-Olaseni, who had been battling with cancer for about eight years, gave up the battle on Friday evening. “We are very sad to hear of the demise of Bidemi…
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NFF hold D-License coaching course in Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded all arrangements to organize a seven-day D-License coaching course in the Federal Capital, Abuja from Monday, 4th March 2024. Continental football-governing body CAF has given approval for the course, at which a total of 40 coaches from across the length and breadth of the Federation will take part. The practical…
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Breaking News: Jose Peseiro departs as Head Coach of Super Eagles
Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro has announced his departure as the head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro’s contract expired after the African Cup of Nations last month and the Nigeria Football Federation have been trying to engage the tactician in a renewal. However, the Portuguese seems to have his mind made up. Yesterday,…
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Endeavour to change the narratives about Nigerian referees – Gusau advises FIFA referees
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has charged Nigerian referees to make conscious, deliberate efforts to change the running narratives of sheer incompetence, flagrant disregard of the rules by some and blatant roguery by a few, through saying the truth to themselves and resolving to uphold their professional tenets while committing…
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Captain Ekong and compatriots eager for Peseiro contract extension but…
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has disclosed the team’s desire for Jose Peseiro is to continue leading the national team, although the player remain in the dark of the gaffer’s decision, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, whose contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired after the Africa Cup of Nations, has garnered interest from the Algeria…
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NFF General Secretary, Sanusi becomes Legend’s Ryde Ambassador
Rave-making e-hailing ride company, Legend’s Ryde has appointed the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, MON as its Ambassador. At a modest but colourful ceremony inside the NFF Secretariat, Abuja on Monday, vice chairman of Legend’s Ryde, Hajia Raolah Usman said the company opted for Dr. Sanusi based on the NFF scribe’s…
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FIFA referee’s first-quarter fitness test and badging hold in Abuja
The first-quarter FIFA fitness test for Nigerian international referees will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday, 20th February 2024. Medical tests were conducted on the referees on Monday, 19th February 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Special Assistant to the NFF General Secretary and Coordinator of Refereeing Development in Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed…
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‘Let’s Do It Again’ team praises Super Eagles, thanks Nigerians
Organizers of the ‘Let’s Do It Again’ campaign that mobilized and galvanized Nigerians from all walks of life to support the Super Eagles’ participation at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire have commended the team’s efforts that resulted in a second-place finish, and also heaped praises on Nigerians who gave the campaign…
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NFF decries online attacks on Alex Iwobi
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost…
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NFF set to decide Jose Peseiro’s contract situation in an emergency meeting
After the 34th Africa Cup of Nations concludes, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have an emergency meeting to decide whether to extend Jose Peseiro’s contract with the Super Eagles or permit him to depart. This was revealed by a board member who asked to remain anonymous claimed that Peseiro is not the proper coach…
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Nigeria in line for $7M windfall if Super Eagles secure the AFCON
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stands to gain a significant windfall of Seven Million dollars ($7M) from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) should the Super Eagles emerge victorious in today’s final clash against hosts Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The prestigious 2023 AFCON final will see the three-time African champions lock horns with the formidable…
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AFCON 2023: Odegbami counsels against distractions ahead ‘very important’ final match
Africa Cup of Nations winner, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation weave some protective net around the Super Eagles to allow for maximum concentration of players and officials on Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations Final against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “There is this interesting story of one triathlon…
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AFCON 2023: “AFCON triumph will underscore the significance of the Nigerian Spirit”- Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau believes that Super Eagles’ victory over the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the 34th Africa Cup of Nations Final on Sunday will once more confirm to Nigerians at home and abroad the ultra-potency of the much-talked-about Nigerian Spirit. “We have always been talking about the Nigerian…
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NFF mourns demise of Coach Izilein, Kayode Tijani
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed sadness and sorrow following the deaths on Wednesday of former Super Falcons’ and U17 Boys’ National Team Coach, Godwin Izilein and renowned football journalist, diarist and analyst Kayode Tijani. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed shock at the passing of the two respected figures in the Nigeria game,…
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AFCON 2023: Gusau receives special award as Eagles set to fly over Bafana
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been conferred with the AFCON Leadership Excellence Award by Project Fly With Us Africa, during the unveiling of the Africa Sports and Tourism Awards at the Hotel Sofitel, Abidjan at the weekend. The Convener of the Awards, Ambassador Peace Onuiri explained that the NFF President has changed…
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AFCON 2023: Gusau lauds President Tinubu, Akpabio, Pinnick as Super Eagles progress
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the contributions of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio and Nigeria’s FIFA Member Amaju Melvin Pinnick as the Super Eagles wended elegantly and unapologetically into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Cote d’Ivoire. Gusau, ever modest…
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NPFL 24: League second stanza set to resume on 14th February
The Nigeria Premier Football League Board(NPFL) has announced a new kick-off date for the second stanza of the 2023/2024 campaign as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. As communicated by the league body, the season will now resume on 14th February as against the earlier announced 3rd February. The 2023/24 NPFL mid-season commenced on January 19, 2024. Meanwhile, Davidson…