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Recession behind non-payment of Falcons – Lai Mohammed
Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has blamed the non-payment of allowances of the Super Falcons to the economic situation in the country. Mohammed said this on Wednesday…
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We have no funds to pay Falcons – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it currently has no funds to pay players and officials of the Super Falcons all their entitlements for winning the Africa Women’s Cup of…
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AWCON: Buhari, Saraki hail Falcons qualification for final
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Super Falcons for qualifying for the final of the African Women Cup of Nations. The Falcons defeated South Africa's Bayana Bayana 1-0 in a…
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Nigeria’s Falconets paid N30,000 each as allowances
Players who represented Nigeria at the FIFA U20 women’s World Cup have finally been paid N30,000 each as camp allowances. They have however, been promised that their $2000 win bonus…
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Falconets defender depressed after receiving N10000 from NFF
One of the players who represented Nigeria at the U-20 Women's World Cup in Papau New Guinea has been hospitalised in the traumatic unit of a hospital in Abuja The Vanguard reports.…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Supreme court strikes out suit against NFF | Nigeria loses N127b yearly to telecoms infractions | Senate approves continuation of police recruitment
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Jonathan’s govt was not serious about defeating Boko Haram – Osinbajo - YNaija INEC excludes officials under bribery probe from elections -…
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Isaac Success snubbed Super Eagles clash against Zambia because…
Watford Striker, Isaac Success has stayed away from the clash between the Super Eagles and Zambia because the NFF asked foreign-based players to buy their own tickets, AfricanFootball reports. The…
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Present your sponsorship accounts, Senate tells ‘broke’ NFF
Folowing claims by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that it is going through financial challenges, the Senate has demanded that the football body present its sponsorship accounts from last year till…
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How Pres. Buhari approved needed funds for Nigeria, Zambia clash – Dalung
The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funds for the World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia. There had been reports that the…
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NFF lacks sufficient funds to prosecute Zambia game – Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick on Tuesday said the Federation lacks the sufficient funds for the Super Eagles' World Cup Qualifier game against Zambia in Ndola…
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We won’t miss WC qualifier against Zambia – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked claims in the online media that the Super Eagles will fail to honour their World Cup qualifying game against Zambia. In a statement…
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We are too broke to participate in World Cup qualifiers – NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation has said it cannot afford to fly the Super Eagles to Zambia for next month's third-round World Cup qualifier, CNN Africa reports. According to the media…
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Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out
Bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum over his unpaid salaries, The Vanguard reports. Siasia who is owed five months by the…
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‘I never rejected any apartment from the NFF’ – Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has denounced claims that he rejected he rejected the accommodation given to him by the Nigeria Football Federation for his stay in Nigeria. In his…
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Super Eagles new kit to be unveiled this week – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the 2016/17 Super Eagles new kits would be unveiled before the end of the week. NFF President, Amaju Pinnick while speaking at…
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Rio Olympics: Buhari appreciative of Nigeria’s performance – Dalung
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung on Tuesday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari was appreciative of the performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded 2016 Olympic Games.…
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New Eagles’ coach, Rohr may be returning to France – This is why
Super Eagles Coach, Gernort Rohr may return to France after the national team 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania this weekend. Rohr made his intention to stay in Nigeria…
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Dalung to NFF: Pay Siasia his salary
Minister of Youths and Sport Barrister Solomon Dalung has joined the campaigners over Samson Siasia/NFF saga. Dalung who spoke on Monday when Siasia visited him in his office, alongside his wife…
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Between the NFF and Siasia: 6 things you should know…
Nigeria's U-23 team returned from the 2016 Rio Olympics with a bronze medal, the only medal Nigeria was able to clinch at the games but since their arrival, controversies have…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Sheriff's actions fueled Boko Haram - Borno AG The attorney of general of Borno State has stated that the accusations…
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NFF should pay me every kobo they owe me – Siasia
Olympic bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has demanded that he be paid every kobo he is being owed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In an interview with The Punch on…
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Are you not thoroughly ashamed of Nigeria at the #RioOlympics? 5 takeaways on what this says about us
by Tolu Omoyeni The 2016 Olympics have come and gone but our problems as a country will always be here as long as we are run by the same incompetent…
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Is NFF the most ridiculous organisation on earth? These 10 tweets think so
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) reared its ugly head on Nigerian Twitter and has caught a lot of flak from tweeps when the organisation's handle tweeted a statement made by…
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This Japanese man that is just ‘dashing’ our athletes money – 5 things we found out about him
by Tolu Omoyeni More interesting than the news of the Nigerian Dream Team winning their first medal (bronze) at the Olympics since 2008 is the news of this Japanese man…
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#RioOlympics: NFF is clearly not impressed with Solomon Dalung’s conduct (READ)
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said allegations by sports minister, Solomon Dalung that the Olympics team travel hitch in Atlanta was meant to rip off Nigeria is untrue. Dalung…
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#RioOlympics2016: Two U-23 players, 3 officials sent back to Nigeria
Two U-23 alternate players - Stanley Dimgba and goalkeeper, Yusuf Mohammed who are with the Dream Team in Brazil for the Olympics games have been sent back to Nigeria by…
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Gernot Rohr solidifies Super Eagles coach appointment with 2-year deal
Gernot Rohr is now the new coach and technical adviser of the Super Eagles. The German has signed a 2-year-deal to manage the team. Rohr's appointment was confirmed by the…
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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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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