Governance - Football In Nigeria

CAF elections: Pinnick makes FIFA Council final list, Eto’o out

By Kelechi / Governance / January 30, 2025

As the Confederation of African Football CAF elections draw closer, the official list of candidates for various leadership positions has been released. Among the high profile names confirmed for the FIFA Council is former Nigeria Football Federation NFF president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick. Pinnick will be contesting for a seat alongside other notable African football administrators, […]

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President Tinubu’s grassroots sports aide ‘Zulu’ joins Evolution Cup

By Kelechi / Governance / January 17, 2025

Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu and the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Tinubu, has pledged his full support for the 2025 Evolution Cup. The Pan African Invitational Football Tournament, now in its third edition, aims to promote grassroots football and provide a platform for young African talents. Zulu’s commitment came

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NFF Technical Committee Meets on New Foreign Coach for Super Eagles

By Kelechi / Governance / January 2, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF technical committee has begun deliberations on appointing a new foreign coach for the Super Eagles. The meeting, which took place on Thursday afternoon in Abuja, is focused on identifying a coach to lead Nigeria’s campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles currently face an uphill battle

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Victor Apugo Appointed Chairman of Abia State Minifootball Association

By Kelechi / Governance / December 22, 2024

Victor Apugo, a renowned football administrator and proprietor of Superstars Academy Nigeria, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Technical Committee, of Abia State Minifootball Association. This development was confirmed through a letter signed by David A. Adewoye, Secretary of the Nigeria National Minifootball Association. The association expressed confidence in Apugo’s ability to enhance

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NFF Holds Northern Conference Match Commissioners’ Seminar in Kaduna

By Kelechi / Governance / December 12, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF recently organized a seminar for Northern Conference Match Commissioners in Kaduna, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and professionalism of football officiating in the region. The seminar focused on equipping participants with the latest updates on match regulations, officiating standards, and effective match management techniques. The event brought together seasoned football

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Maduakor Reinstated as Nigeria Amputee Football Federation President

By Kelechi / Governance / November 29, 2024

The National Sports Commission of Nigeria has announced the reinstatement of Ambassador Paul Maduakor as President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation NAFF. This decision comes following a rejection of his recent resignation, emphasizing the critical role of his leadership in the sport’s ongoing growth and transformation. The Commission’s statement highlighted Ambassador Maduakor’s passion and

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NFF Pledges to Boost Lower Leagues – Gusau

By Kelechi / Governance / November 24, 2024

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged significant improvements to Nigeria’s lower football leagues for the 2025/26 season. Gusau’s commitment was conveyed by Mallam Rabiu Shara Ahlan, Chairman of the Kano State Football Association, during the Asaba 2024 Seminar for Match Commissioners, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on November

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Tinubu plans NPFL revamp with IMG partnership

By Kelechi / Governance / November 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revamp Nigerian football through a strategic partnership with global sports broadcasting giant IMG. This collaboration aligns with his administration’s goal to elevate the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL to international standards and restore its past glory. Following Nigeria’s loss in the AFCON 2023 final, Tinubu engaged

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FIFA’s Infantino Supports Dikko’ as Nigeria’s Sports Commission Chair

By Kelechi / Governance / November 2, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has voiced strong support for Malam Shehu Dikko’s appointment as Chairman of Nigeria’s newly reestablished National Sports Commission NSC. Infantino’s endorsement, conveyed on October 31, underscored Dikko’s extensive experience and passion for sports as essential assets for leading Nigeria’s sports sector. The announcement came as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration overhauled

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Dikko Assumes Role as National Sports Commission Chairman

By Kelechi / Governance / October 30, 2024

Mallam Sheu Dikko officially took over as the Chairman of the newly reinstated National Sports Commission NSC after Senator Joseph Enoh stepped down in a formal handover ceremony in Abuja. President Tinubu’s administration recently dissolved the Ministry of Sports Development to restore the NSC, with Dikko highlighting the need to focus on sports as a

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