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Kolapo Olapoju September 30, 2014

@DejiGbenro on #NFFElections: The man who will be president

by Deji Adegbenro After one impeachment, two congresses the same day in the same city at different venues by different sets of delegates, FIFA suspension, another congress, several 'invitation for…

Kolapo Olapoju September 29, 2014

Federal High Court to slam NFF with contempt charge over election

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been notified that the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, will commence contempt proceedings if it goes ahead to hold the 30 September…

Emmanuel Chidiogo September 10, 2014

Nigerian Football Federation saga: Maigari asked to stay away from the Glass House

by Olorunwa Lawal Amidst the pending crisis in the Glass House of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Sports Ministers, Tammy Danagogo, has asked Aminu Maigari to stay away from the federation's…

Emmanuel Chidiogo September 9, 2014

Nigeria’s football drama: CAS upturns FIFA’s directive to NFF

by Olorunwa Lawal The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has accused World Football Governing Body of interfering with the internal running of football in Nigeria. The…

Emmanuel Chidiogo September 9, 2014

Maigari-led NFF board yet to take over the office

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has written a letter to FIFA, intimating it of the latest development in the Glass House. The Secretary general of the federation,…

Kolapo Olapoju August 29, 2014

Stephen Keshi agrees new N6million contract to continue as Super Eagles’ coach

by Mark Bassey Head coach of the Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has agreed to sign a N6million contract to stay on as gaffer of the senior male national football team.…

Isime Esene August 26, 2014

It gets worse: Maigari, 2 others picked up by the SSS in Abuja

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Aminu Maigari was earlier today arrested by men of the State Security Service in Abuja. Maigari who was arrested with two…

Sola August 26, 2014

NFF President, Maigari tenders resignation letter (LOOK)

by S'ola Filani Alhaji Aminu Maigari has officially resigned as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with effect from August 26, 2014. A letter from the SA Media…

Kolapo Olapoju August 20, 2014

NFF building in Abuja is on fire [DETAILS]

by Mark Bassey Some offices of the Nigeria Football Federation offices in Wuse Zone 7, Abuja went up in flames this morning. This fire incident comes against the backdrop of the…

ifreke August 15, 2014

FIFA orders Maigari’s reinstatement as NFF president

by Mark Bassey The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has sent a letter to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), demanding for Aminu Maigari to be reinstated as president of…

Sola July 30, 2014

So, was Maigari’s red card illegal?

by Emmanuel Chidiogo The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is set to employ the expertise of police forensic experts to confirm the signature of the Nigerian Nationwide League chairman, Ahmed…

oluwatobisoyombo July 27, 2014

No bad blood: Maigari says he “wishes Nigeria football well”

by 'Ifreke Inyang Alhaji Aminu Maigari, who was this week impeached as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said he will not contest his removal and he…

Sola July 24, 2014

Maigari shown the red card at the Glass House

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Aminu Maigari, has been impeached. Maigari was sacked on allegations of “financial misappropriation, misapplication and maladministration” The impeachment was enforced after…

Sola July 24, 2014

The clock is ticking – NFF will meet today to decide the way forward

by Olorunwa Lawal The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation will meet at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja today. Among other issues, the 13-member Committee is set to review…

oluwatobisoyombo July 10, 2014

“FIFA cannot intimidate Nigeria with this suspension” – Onigbinde

by Mark Bassey Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who is a former FIFA Advisor and member of FIFA Study Group, has said that the world football governing body cannot intimidate Nigeria. FIFA…

November 19, 2013

Sad news: Golden Eaglets player, Friday Njengo, is dead (PICTURED)

Friday Njengo (pictured left) A former Golden Eaglets’ defender, Friday Njengo, who has been in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, for more than nine months, has died. Njengo, a regular…

February 14, 2013

Keshi’s resignation: A teachable moment for Nigerian football?

by Joachim MacEbong Following the intervention of the Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, Keshi reversed his decision a few hours later, but not without putting the spotlight firmly on the Nigerian…

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