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Fans were injured but nobody died during Nigeria-Zambia clash – NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation has denied reports that five people died at the Uyo International Stadium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia on Saturday. The football…
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NFF opts to pay Super Eagles full match bonus
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said it would pay full match bonus to Super Eagles players and officials after playing a draw against Cameroon at the 2018 FIFA World…
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Senate passes NFF bill, legalises football body
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigerian Football Federation Bill seeking to legalise the country’s football governing body. This comes after the presentation of the report on the NFF Establishment…
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Aiteo group signs N2.5bn deal with NFF, to pay coaches salaries for 5 years
by Dolapo Adelana Aiteo Group, an indigenous oil company has reached an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay all Nigerian national football teams coaches’ salaries for the next…
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I still need Enyeama in the Super Eagles – Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said the door us still open for OSC Lille goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama to return to the squad. Rorh revealed that Enyeama has been out…
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Ahmed Musa did not assault his wife – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said reports that Super Eagles and Leicester city player, Ahmed Musa was arrested for wife battering are false. The president of NFF, Amaju Pinnick…
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NFF owing Super Eagles coach three months salary
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not paid Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr for three months, The Nation reports. A source in the glasshouse said Rohr who…
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“Wonderboy Hamilton was a perfect gentleman…” | NFF mourns ex-Eagles coach
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday paid glowing tributes to former Nigeria player and coach, Paul Hamilton, who died in Lagos after a protracted illness. Dr. Sanusi…
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We were not in charge of Super Eagles friendly match streaming – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has dissociated itself from the failure of a plan to have Thursday’s international friendly between the Super Eagles and Teranga Lions of Senegal in London streamed…
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Opinion: Super Eagles – When Nigerian fans do not matter
by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello It was a gut-wrenching Thursday night for devoted football fans in Nigeria – the match between Senegal and Nigeria played in faraway England without a single live…
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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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We are ready to take over Surulere National Stadium – Ambode
by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform…
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Pinnick appointed into FIFA organising committee
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has been appointed into the FIFA Organising Committee for Competitions. Pinnick is currently a member of the CAF Organising Committee for…
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FIFA stops $1.5m grant to NFF over corruption
World football governing body, FIFA has stopped the annual $1.5 million development grant to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over "traces of corruption", African Football reports. FIFA alleged that previous…
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PROFILE: Is Solomon Dalung the worst minister ever liveth?
by Wilfred Okiche After securing a historic mandate, President Muhammadu Buhari finally named his ministers in October of 2015, completing a five-month period in which he made Nigerians wait and…
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Nobody shortchanged Super Eagles – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has denied a report on an African football website that it shortchanged players of the Super Eagles with regards to payment of their win bonus for…
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Super Eagles players allege NFF didn’t pay total allowances
The Super Eagles have alleged that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) shortchanged their payment for a win bonus for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria. The Federal Government had…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Mutiny: Falana writes Buhari, requests pardon for 70 soldiers Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari…
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We didn’t misappropriate FIFA grant – NFF
The General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied claims by the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung that it misappropriated the FIFA grant and…
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N7.28trillion budget, 38.5 per cent | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N7.28trillion - The cost of the 2017 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. 38.5 per cent - The percentage of…
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Joachim MacEbong: Nigeria vs. goals
by Joachim MacEbong Since 2013, I have run over 400 times and covered at least 3,500 kilometres in the process. In the beginning, I never knew that running would turn…
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We have started paying Falcons their allowances – NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Friday said it has started paying the Super Falcons their allowances and bonuses. The Federal Government had promised to make the money available to…
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FG releases N471.8m for payment of Eagles, Falcons allowances’ to NFF
The Federal Government has released the funds required to pay all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed the super Eagles and the Super Falcons to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In…
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Falcons should understand that these are challenging times – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Friday said times are hard and it expected the Super Falcons to understand. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Media and…
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Timeline: #PayFalcons | This is how we got here
Nigeria has a habit of treating its heroes shabbily and with disdain. This trend has been a norm over the years, from one administration to another, and it's apparent that…
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Unpaid allowances: You’d be paid in 48 hours, Kyari assures Falcons
The issue of unpaid allowances between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Falcons will be resolved in two days, according to Abba Kyari. Kyari, who is the Chief…
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BREAKING: Super Falcons protest non-payment of allowances (PHOTOS)
Nigeria's female football team, the Super Falcons are currently at the gate of the National Assembly protesting the non-payment of their allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Falcons…
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Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest
The Super Falcons will on Wednesday storm the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to protest against the non-payment of their entitlements. According to a statement by one of the organisers…
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We’ve been treated badly for years – Asisat Oshoala
Top scorer at the just concluded African Women Championship, Asisat Oshoala says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has treated the Super Falcons badly for years. The Falcons, who won the…
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We did not expect Falcons to win AWCON – Sports Minister
Minister for Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung says no one expected the Super Falcons to lift the 2016 African Women Championship on Saturday in Cameroon. Dalung made the disclosure on Thursday while…
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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