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Court grants the request for Tinubu to stand trial for alleged perjury; Nigeria has inaugurated the first fiber optic cable facility in West Africa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Court grants the request for Tinubu to stand trial for alleged perjuryLagos state unveils upgraded smart multipurpose identity cardOshoala sets CAF record with 5th winJamb sets a new cut-off mark…
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FIFA is attempting a clean up of the Confederation of African Football, and ‘someone’ is answering for it
The international governing body of association football, Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), is once again forced to ban a high-ranking official over corruption. FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee handed the…
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ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners
The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a climax late Friday after a very colourful closing ceremony as Les Fennecs of Algeria were crowned champions…
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The Late 5: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari; Lawmakers say farewell to Saraki as 8th National Assembly holds valedictory session | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe central, has withdrawn from the race to head…
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Plateau United, MFM FC progress into last 32 of the CAF Champions League
Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions league, Plateau United and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM F.C.) have proved their mettle in the competition by beating Eding Sport…
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The Late 5: Emir Sanusi recommends drug test for public office holders, CAF leaves out Victor Moses from its final list and, other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has advised that public officers and traditional rulers surrender themselves to drug tests…
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CAF releases list of African Player of the Year and we can’t find Victor Moses
The top three for all the categories of the Aiteo CAF Awards 2017 was unveiled on Monday, December 18, 2017, in Accra, Ghana. The shortlists for the topmost award, African Player…
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Moses, Troost-Ekong nominated for CAF player of the year
Super Eagles' Victor Moses and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) player of the year award. They are among 30 players nominated for the award.…
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Aiteo takes over as sponsor of CAF award
Oil and gas company, Aiteo has become the new sponsor of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) award. The company took me over the sponsorship from telecommunications giant, Globacom. Benedict Peters,…
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Just In: CAF strips Kenya of 2018 CHAN hosting rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday stripped Kenya of the right to host the 2018 African Nations Championship. The decision was taken after a CAF executive committee meeting in Accra.…
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CAF appoints Amaju Pinnick into Emergency Committee
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Friday, appointed Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football, as it's 3rd Vice President. Lekjaa, who is also Chairman of the CAF…
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Opinion: Why CAF moving the African Cup of Nations to June/July makes sense
by Tim Konyehi When African football experts gathered in Rabat Wednesday and Thursday for CAF Organised Extraordinary Football Symposium, the biggest elephant in the room was the decision to leave…
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Just In: Amaju Pinnick elected into CAF Executive Committee
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has been elected into the CAF Executive Committee. Pinnick defeated his Beninoise counterpart Anjorin Ayodele Moucharafou with 32 vote to 17.…
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BREAKING: Ahmad Ahmad beats Hayatou to become CAF president
by Dolapo Adelana Ahmad Ahmad is the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, who is from Madagascar beat Cameroonian Issa Hayatou by 34 to 20 votes…
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After 28 years as CAF president, Hayatou seeks re-election
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday said its president, Issa Hayatou will be seeking another four-year term. Cameroonian Hayatou, 70, has been the organisation's president since 1988. His…
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Oshoala, Iheanacho make CAF awards nomination lists
Super Falcons and Arsenal forward, Asisat Oshola has been nominated for the African Women’s Player of the Year award. Oshoala was nominated alongside South African Janine Van Wyk, Ghanaian Elizabeth…
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AFCON winner to receive $4m – CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for the winner of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to $4m. The 2017 winner of the competition will…
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CAF reduces presidency to 12 years maximum term
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will limit its presidency to three 4-year terms taking effect from the 2017 elections. The football confirmed the new development on Monday. Before now,…
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Amaju Pinnick’s nomination for FIFA seat rejected by CAF
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has rejected the nomination of NFF President, Amaju Pinnick to contest for a FIFA council seat. CAF however announced seven other aspirants who have a…
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CAF explains why Dolphins was thrown out of Confederation Cup
by Mark Bassey Dolphins have officially been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup, after their appeal against the walk over was thrown out on Thursday. The Port Harcourt-based club, failed…
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How Didier Drogba missed out on becoming a true African legend
by Mark Bassey On Sunday night, under the starry skies of Bata in Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast's golden generation finally shone. The 120 minutes before the penalty shoot-put was devoid…
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CAF picks Equatorial Guinea new hosts of AFCON 2015
by Mark Bassey Equatorial Guinea has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the replacement-host for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco was originally…
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CAF disqualifies #Morocco from AFCON 2015 over refusal to host tourney
by Mark Bassey The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has stripped Morocco of the right to host next year's African Nations Cup, while also disqualifying the North African nation from participating…
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CAF release 25-man shortlist for African player of the year, as Enyeama and Musa make list
by Mark Bassey The Confederation of African Football has included two Nigerian players, Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa in the list of 25 persons for the 2014 African footballer of…
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NFF reports harsh Gabonese authorities to CAF
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over an alleged foul treatment on the Flamingos by Gabonese authorities in Lome, on Friday afternoon.…
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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,…
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Rwanda wants to cancel match with Nigeria because of Ebola | Read their letter
by David Cyril The African Cup of Nations (AFCON ) qualifier match scheduled for Nigeria Vs Rwanda to hold in Calabar on September 6, 2015, has been declined…
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Opinion: It’s time to challenge FIFA and CAF on footballers’ awards
by Abiodun Aremu Why do Messi, Ronaldo and other overhyped players underperformed at global competitions when they are even confronted by lesser publicised and rated teams/players? Shortly before the Eurocentric-propelled…
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‘Football’ age declaration: Golden Eaglets down to 18 players after 3 fail MRI test
by Chi Ibe Photo: PM News Three players of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria team playing in Morocco, at the African U-17 Championship who failed the MRI test conducted by the…
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AFCON 2013: NFF lied about referee suspension
by Rachel Lawal A football website is reporting that Grisha Ghead, the Egyptian referee who was purportedly punished by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was not sent home as…
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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