Nigerian Football Federation

January 5, 2019

The Late 5: Amaechi reportedly caught in leaked audio criticising Buhari; February Polls: Ooni of Ife warns politicians against violence | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today Amaechi criticises Buhari in leaked audio Transportation minister and the Director-General of the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation Rotimi Amaechi was caught on tape reportedly criticising President Buhari. In a ten seconds audio clip posted on Twitter by Reno Omokiri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Amaechi can... Read More

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September 28, 2016

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 platform, the NFF said it is pleading to Globacom for aid. “As we speak, we don’t have any kobo (a denomination of Nigeria’s naira currency)... Read More

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August 21, 2016

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 its president concerning “our Japanese money”. Apparently, the NFF President Pinnick Amaju said the donation made by Japanese doctor, Katsuya Takasu to the Nigerian Dream... Read More

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Opinion: The burden of running a professional football league in Nigeria

by Chidi Arua Both the clubs and the LMC have roles to play inorder to make our league great. We shouldn’t blame the clubs for the role the LMC has refused to play. Likewise, the LMC shouldn’t be blamed if the clubs have refused to do what they should. My attention was drawn to an... Read More

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October 27, 2014

Nigeria is giving football world a headache – Issa Hayatou

by Ubong Nduonofit On the back of Thursday’s court ruling, Nigeria football looks to be heading into a dark spell, as indications hint that world football governing body, FIFA is set to wield its axe on Nigeria’s football governing body. The Federal High Court, Jos gave a ruling nullifying the FIFA-endorsed elections of 30 September,... Read More

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October 16, 2014

Pricewaterhouse to audit accounts of Nigerian Football Federation

by Mark Bassey The new Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation has employed the services of interantionally renowned audit firm, Pricewaterhouse to audit the accounts of the Federation. The federation says the appointment was made because of its aim “to start on a clean slate and do things differently.” The decision to audit the account of the NFF was... Read More

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September 12, 2014

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. A team of 18 players and six officials, led by NFF Chief Technical Officer, Siji Lagunju, were said to have been disembarked by Gabonese authorities... Read More

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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 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

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 4, 2014

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

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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September 2, 2014

Crisis in Nigerian football goes deeper as NFF axes league managers

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has suspended organisers of the Nigerian Premier League, League Management Company (LMC), over an alleged sabotage. The decision was taken on Monday night after an executive committee meeting held at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja. In a statement released late on Monday, the Executive Committee of the NFF stated... Read More

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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 current leadership tussle within the football body, and as the embattled Aminu Maigari-led board is trying to return to work. Although, the cause of the... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Here is the Super Eagles list for Congo and South Africa qualifiers

by Mark Bassey The Nigerian Football Federation has called up 23 players for next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Red Devils of Congo and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The Federation released a list on Tuesday, 18 August, which included Super Eagles regulars, captain, Vincent Enyeama, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi and John... Read More

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Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi to get new contract worth N7 million per month

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has been reportedly offered a new contract which will see him earn N7 million a month. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to finalise the new deal next week. A top official in the NFF, who confirmed the pay increase, said... Read More

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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 Kawu on the impeachment notice served to former president, Aminu Maigari. Maigari was last week served a vote-of-no-confidence notice by 8 of the 13 board... Read More

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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 a vote of no confidence was passed on him by members of the executive committee of the NFF at a meeting where he was called... Read More

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