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. Giwa confirmed this in a press conference on Tuesday, explaining his reasons for taking the case to the highest court in the land. “We have... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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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 as the new manager. https://twitter.com/thenff/status/755104161021263872 The French manager then spoke to L’Equipe journalist Herve Penot and said he will not become the Super Eagles manager,... Read More

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July 15, 2016

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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 Nigeria on July 23. Giwa who spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of board members of the various Nigerian leagues said that his decision was informed... Read More

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June 3, 2016

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Chris Giwa’s thugs fail in attempt to take over NFF secretariat

On Friday, some loyalists of Chris Giwa laid siege upon the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headquarters of the body in Abuja. This comes 24 hours after the sports committee of the house of representatives asserted to have sorted out the on-going crisis in the football glasshouse. According to The Cable, they came in several cars in... Read More

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May 8, 2016

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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 Giwa plans to resume work on Monday.’ In actual fact, what’s all this madness in our football, as I cannot find a better word to... Read More

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April 8, 2016

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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 replace him. In spite of the ruling, Pinnick and the NFF board have filed an appeal alongside a stay of execution according to Premium times.... Read More

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January 21, 2016

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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 President, Amaju Pinnick, were in a fight for the control of the nation’s football federation. Giwa claimed to be the duly elected President of the... Read More

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October 30, 2014

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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 told us that during a late night (Wednesday) chat with the president of the country, Goodluck Jonathan, Giwa was told to go back and withdraw... Read More

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October 30, 2014

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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 than three weeks after he was shown the door. Keshi Returns as @NGSuperEagles Coach. — Toyin Ibitoye (@ToyinIbitoye) October 30, 2014 The African Cup of... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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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 election into the association’s board, in Warri. The notice of contempt was pasted at the entrance of the football secretariat, which has the president of the... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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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 office. It was learnt that on Tuesday, Danagogo told Maigari to leave the NFF office premises as he had not been told to resume just yet.... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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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 court ordered status quo ante (the way things were before) in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership crisis until the determination of the petition filed... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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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, Musa Amadu, who made this known to journalists on Monday evening said that the letter was necessary as to inform the World Football Governing body... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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FIFA gets deadline over Giwa’s petition to CAS

by China Acheru World football ruling body, FIFA have received a deadline of noon on Tuesday, Swiss time to respond to a letter written to them by the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS. A person who should know, said that the Chris Giwa led faction in the Nigerian football crisis petitioned CAS in what... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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Nigeria dodges FIFA axe as Chris Giwa ‘steps aside’

by Olorunwa Lawal Controversial Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Chris Giwa, has stepped aside as Chief executive of the football federation, in conformity the deadline given by FIFA. Giwa, who had been asked by FIFA to step down or risk a ban for Nigeria, gave up claims as an eligible elected president this morning. World... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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I dey kampe! Giwa has no intention of leaving office despite FIFA’s looming ban on Nigeria

by Olorunwa Lawal Controversial winner of the August 26 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) election, Chris Giwa, has insisted that he will not step down as president of the federation, despite sanction threats from FIFA. FIFA has given the NFF the ultimatum of Monday, September 8, to reverse the result of the election, and reinstate Aminu... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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Again! Nigeria faces FIFA ban…have until September 8 to resolve NFF rumble

by Olorunwa Lawal World football governing body, FIFA, has given Nigeria up until Monday 8th September, to resolve issues in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), or risked being sanctioned. FIFA had ordered the NFF to quash the election which saw Chris Giwa emerge as the winner and conduct another. In response to the directive, the... Read More

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NFF power tussle: Chris Giwa drags Pinnick to Supreme court

Paul Le Guen: The NFF’s search for a manager is descending into a farce

Chris Giwa will fight Pinnick over hosting of FIFA president

Chris Giwa’s thugs fail in attempt to take over NFF secretariat

Opinion: What’s all this madness in the Nigeria Football Federation?

‘Sacked’ NFF president Amaju Pinnick fights back… files for appeal against judgement

Perhaps, Sports Minister Solomon Dalung should have let the sleeping dogs of NFF, lie in peace

Order from above? Giwa to withdraw court case after speaking with GEJ

Is Big Boss returning as @NgSuperEagles coach?

Federal High Court to slam NFF with contempt charge over election

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

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

Maigari-led NFF board yet to take over the office

FIFA gets deadline over Giwa’s petition to CAS

Nigeria dodges FIFA axe as Chris Giwa ‘steps aside’

I dey kampe! Giwa has no intention of leaving office despite FIFA’s looming ban on Nigeria

Again! Nigeria faces FIFA ban…have until September 8 to resolve NFF rumble

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