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#RioOlympics2016: NFF explains reasons for Dream team’s unpaid allowances
The U-23 Nigeria football team has resumed training after Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung and NFF President, Amaju Pinnick swiftly placated the team who had planned to boycott their quarter-final game…
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NFF to pay Siasia outstanding salary
Nigeria's Under-23 coach Samson Siasia and his assistants will be paid their outstanding salaries, Africanfootball.com reports. According to the report, the Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick said the coaching crew who…
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NFF picks Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles’ coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has selected a German, Gernot Rohr as the new manager of the Super Eagles. According to the Punch, the NFF President Amaju Pinnick has confirmed the…
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YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?
20 years ago this week, Nigeria recorded one of its most remarkable sporting triumphs to win the gold medal in the Olympic football tournament, with improbable victories over first Brazil,…
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NFF power tussle: Chris Giwa drags Pinnick to Supreme court
The power tussle over the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidency between Amaju Pinnick and Chris Giwa is yet unsettled as the latter has taken the issue to the Supreme Court.…
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Infantino writes NFF, relieves ‘memorable moments’ in Nigeria
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to NFF President Amaju Pinnick, to express delight about “many memorable moments” during the recent two–day visit of himself and Secretary General, Fatma Samoura,…
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Buhari receives FIFA President, Gianni Infantino (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino. Present at the meeting was the FIFA general secretary, Fatima Samoura, Minister…
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There is need for peace and stability in Nigeria football – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday said the National Assembly was committed to restoring peace in Nigeria football. He said this while receiving FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. Saraki…
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FIFA President arrives Nigeria
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alongside Secretary General Fatma Samoura, on Sunday arrived Abuja on a planned two-day visit. Both football governing body officials were received by the President of Nigeria Football…
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NFF divided, Pinnick threatened with impeachment
The botched appointment of French coach, Le Guen seems to have divided the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) even further as Amaju Pinnick narrowly escaped impeachment. The federation's Wednesday executive committee…
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Super Eagles coach: NFF begins seven days search
Following the unsuccessful negotiations with Le Guen, the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, on Wednesday, asked the Technical and Development Sub-Committee to recommend another Super Eagles coach within…
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Why Paul Le Guen rejected Super Eagles coaching job
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has given reasons why talks between the Federation and Paul Le Guen ended. Amaju in his reaction to news making the…
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Paul Le Guen: The NFF’s search for a manager is descending into a farce
After weeks of speculation about a new Super Eagles manager, the Nigerian Football Federation appeared to have come to the end of their search when they named Paul Le Guen…
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Chris Giwa will fight Pinnick over hosting of FIFA president
The factional President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Giwa said on Thursday that he, instead of Amaju Pinnick, would receive the FIFA President Gianni Infantino when he arrives in…
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NFF pays condolence visit to Stephen Keshi’s house in Benin (PHOTOS)
The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick alongside some executive members of the football body have paid a condolence visit to the residence of the late Stephen…
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The new FIFA president wants to visit Nigeria
Gianni Infantino- the new FIFA president will be visiting Nigeria soon, Goal reports. According to the football website, the new development is as a result of the meeting between the NFF president- Amaju…
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Opinion: What’s all this madness in the Nigeria Football Federation?
One of the administrative staff of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said to me a couple of days ago, ‘Ronke we don’t even know what to do right now as…
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FIFA will ‘sanction’ Nigeria if Amaju Pinnick is suspended
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has threatened to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation if Amaju Pinnick is removed as president. A letter was released to this effect on…
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‘Sacked’ NFF president Amaju Pinnick fights back… files for appeal against judgement
Earlier today, a Federal High Court in Jos nullified the election of Amaju Pinnick as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation giving the contender, Chris Giwa the order to…
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Foreign coach: You can’t fire Siasia based on one match – Minister tells Pinnick
Contrary to the position of the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung has said Super Eagles stand-in coach, Samson Siasia cannot be judged solely on one…
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Commentary: Oh wow! NFF has chosen to blame AFCON woes on CAF
After a topsy turvy campaign which culminated in Nigeria's absence from the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017, the Nigerian Football Federation has chosen to blame its woes on the…
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Perhaps, Sports Minister Solomon Dalung should have let the sleeping dogs of NFF, lie in peace
The Minister of Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, may have inadvertently sparked a new controversy in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Between August and December 2014, Chris Giwa and the NFF…
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Majek Fashek, Abimbola Fashola, others spotted at ‘Tyme Out With Tee A’ (PHOTOS)
The Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island yesterday witnessed some of the biggest names in Government, FMCG, Sports, Telecommunications, Media and entertainment industries for the annual comedy concert, Tyme Out with Tee A.…
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NFF to return N510 million FIFA money to Federal Government
by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to return $3 million (N510 million) to the Federal Government, sometime this week. The money is part of the appearance…
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Why I returned to @NGSuperEagles – Stephen Keshi
by Olorunwa Lawal Nations Cup winning coach, Stephen Keshi, has given reasons why he returned to the team after getting the boot courtesy of the Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria Football Federation…
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Order from above? Giwa to withdraw court case after speaking with GEJ
by China Acheru Peace may finally return to Nigerian football as Chris Giwa will withdraw his case in court so the country can move forward. A person who should know…
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Is Big Boss returning as @NgSuperEagles coach?
by Olorunwa Lawal In the last hour, the Super Eagles' media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has hinted that fired Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi may be returning to his post, less…
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Nigeria is giving football world a headache – Issa Hayatou
by Ubong Nduonofit On the back of Thursday's court ruling, Nigeria football looks to be heading into a dark spell, as indications hint that world football governing body, FIFA…
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NFF admits defeat, to send refs to the UK to learn
by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded all arrangements to send the best of Nigerian referees to the United Kingdom for a special refresher course. According to the…
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Why Stephen Keshi was sacked – NFF boss
by Isi Esene New NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has given an insight into why Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi was sacked. He said the decision was made effectively in the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy